Christian Marriage Articles

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?

What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?

Sadly, many a man will not include his wife in decisions because he fears her input as an attempt to control him rather than as her desire to be his helpful teammate. Not only is this man extremely insecure (which calls into question his manhood), but some would call him imprudent.

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Over the years, I have heard from many women who feel they have more of a right to speak harshly and disrespectfully to their husband than he does to speak unlovingly toward her.

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

A minor unannounced U-turn after church escalates into hours of tears and despair for one wife, revealing how everyday preferences quickly spiral into the Crazy Cycle of missing love and respect.

Profiling a Spouse: The Invitation to Unearth New Insights Explaining Their Behaviors

Profiling a Spouse: The Invitation to Unearth New Insights Explaining Their Behaviors

Most of us long for a better marriage, and that longing is to be applauded. However, how might some go about improving the relationship?

He Desires to Be First Among Equals, She Desires to Be First in Importance

He Desires to Be First Among Equals, She Desires to Be First in Importance

A husband has a need to be respected by his wife. That is what Paul teaches in Ephesians 5:33. As well, a wife has a need to be honored (respected) by her husband.

Profiling a Spouse: The Invitation to Unearth New Insights Explaining Their Behaviors

He Desires to Be First Among Equals, She Desires to Be First in Importance

Money Talks (Part 3): The Two Paths Couples Tend to Take

Money Talks (Part 3): The Two Paths Couples Tend to Take

Money conversations in marriage quickly reveal deeper issues of the heart, trust, and respect—often turning identical financial pressures into vastly different relational outcomes.

Money Talks (Part 2): If We Just Didn't Have Money Problems...

Money Talks (Part 2): If We Just Didn't Have Money Problems...

In Part 2 of the Money Talks webinar series, Emerson Eggerichs reveals the two hidden realities behind financial stress (unresolved relational pain or the simple lack of a practical plan), and shows couples how to create emotional safety and shared structure so they can face money together instead of against each other.

When Money Talks: What Is It Saying About Your Marriage?

When Money Talks: What Is It Saying About Your Marriage?

What if money isn’t the problem in your marriage, but the revealer?

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 3: Our Inner Competencies

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Part 3: Our Inner Competencies

Emerson reveals how self-awareness, authenticity, forgiveness, and personal responsibility can break the Crazy Cycle of conflict, shift defensive reactions into empowering responses, and unlock lasting freedom, deeper connection, and mutual love and respect—even when feelings say otherwise.