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Relationships and Religion

2013-09-30T15:19:36-05:00

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5 Rules for every disagreement in your marriage

Last updated on: September 30, 2013 at 3:19 pm By Dave Willis

Have you ever had an argument with your spouse and then both of you walked away feeling angry, misunderstood and confused? Even the healthiest marriages face disagreements, but if we’re not careful, those differences of opinion can escalate into something destructive. A secret of healthy and happy couples seems to be found in working through disagreements in a productive way. I’m convinced that if you will follow a few simple guidelines, the tone of your arguments and consequently the tone of... Read more

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2017-11-08T10:50:52-05:00

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5 rules for every disagreement in your marriage that will ever come up

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:50 am By Dave Willis

Sometimes it's hard to see eye to eye. Here's help. Read more

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2013-09-25T21:43:09-05:00

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The 7-Day Marriage Makeover

Last updated on: September 25, 2013 at 9:43 pm By Dave Willis

If someone offered you a way to take your marriage to a new level in one week without having to spend a dime to make it happen, would you be willing to give it a shot? Literally, you’ve got nothing to lose! It obviously takes more than seven days to fully transform a marriage, but I’m convinced that it’s just enough time to completely change the course and climate of your relationship in a positive way. Here’s how… Admit... Read more

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2024-01-24T12:48:11-05:00

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4 Lies that lead to Divorce

Last updated on: January 24, 2024 at 12:48 pm By Dave Willis

Have you ever wondered why some couples who at one time seemed so happy and in love end up divorcing? Currently in America, nearly 50% of all couples who make a vow to love each other “til death do us part” end up calling it quits, so some people believe that the success of failure of their marriage is just a “coin toss” left to chance and completely out of their hands. I firmly believe that the keys to success... Read more

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2018-11-15T15:49:49-05:00

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21 Date Night Questions

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 3:49 pm By Dave Willis

Just when you think you’ve come to know all there is to know about someone, you’ll find out that you’re just getting started! Marriage is a lifelong journey of discovery and communication is the only way to continue growing in your discovery of one another. Below are some questions that should start some great conversations! Turn off your phones and TV and ask your spouse these questions. I guarantee that you’ll both end up discovering something new! For ongoing tools... Read more

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2013-09-08T14:20:48-05:00

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How to build (or rebuild) trust in your marriage.

Last updated on: September 8, 2013 at 2:20 pm By Dave Willis

Trust is a tricky thing. It is the foundation of every healthy relationship. It is the security that makes intimacy possible. It can be simultaneously strong and yet very fragile. It takes great effort and time to build, but it can be broken quickly. Almost every relationship has encountered difficulties over broken trust. I would even argue that most difficulties in relationships stem directly from a breach of trust. Strong relationships (especially marriages) require strong trust, so here are a... Read more

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2018-08-10T14:07:14-05:00

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5 things every married couple needs to know about SEX.

Last updated on: August 10, 2018 at 2:07 pm By Dave Willis

You can Get a free sneak peak of our new video series “Best Sex Life Now” by clicking here. Sexual intimacy is one of the most powerful gifts God ever created. It was designed to bring a man and woman together in a physical, emotional and spiritual bond that would create, pleasure, intimacy and also procreation. Marriages that neglect or misuse this gift are headed for frustration and most likely, divorce. Most marriages that don’t prioritize what happens in the bedroom will... Read more

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2013-09-05T19:38:13-05:00

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5 common mistakes that can wreck your marriage

Last updated on: September 5, 2013 at 7:38 pm By Dave Willis

I have the great privilege of getting to communicate with married couples all over the world through my facebook marriage page (www.StrongerMarriages.org) and in-person counseling through my church. As I talk with couples, I’ve seen a pattern of some common mistakes that many couples make. I’m convinced that if you work to avoid these dangerous pitfalls, your marriage will be much better off! In no particular order… 1. Putting your marriage on hold for the sake of your kids. I... Read more

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2015-05-23T13:42:20-05:00

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7 Secrets of Happy Couples

Last updated on: May 23, 2015 at 1:42 pm By Dave Willis

Have you ever looked at a couple who seemed completely happy and in love and wondered, “What’s their secret?” I’ve had the privilege of learning from couples all over the world and I’ve found a consistent pattern of some “secrets” that happy couples seem to share. This isn’t meant to be a complete list, but I’m convinced that if you’ll apply these “secrets” to your own marriage, your relationship and your life will become happier and healthier. In no particular... Read more

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2013-08-16T14:06:45-05:00

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5 things to do in your first 5 years of marriage

Last updated on: August 16, 2013 at 2:06 pm By Dave Willis

When Ashley and I walked down the aisle on May 19, 2001, we were madly in love (and we still are), but we had no idea what we were getting into! I had just graduated from college the week before and she was still in school. Most of our friends thought we were crazy, but we didn’t care! We knew we wanted to be together and that was all that mattered. Now, twelve years, three kids and a few pounds... Read more

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