Before committing to marry someone, it's wise to look into that person's past. You may discover that there are things in their past that you'll find impossible to live with.

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If you find it impossible to forgive someone who's hurt you, remember how much you have been forgiven by God.

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Would you like to have an intimate marriage? If so, be intentional about carving out time in your busy schedule to talk and listen to your spouse.

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How do you bring up the subject of marriage while dating? When a couple has been dating for at least a year, it's quite appropriate to being up the subject. If the response is negative, it probably makes sense to stop dating that person and move on.

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If a couple discovers that they both have the same love language, it's easier on their relationship. However, they may have a preferred way of expressing their love within that shared love language.

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One reason why couples struggle in their marriage is that their parents might not have been good role models in how to have a healthy marriage.

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Instead of continually reminding your spouse about how much they hurt you, take those hurt feelings to the Lord and ask Him to help you forgive. Consider how much you've offended God, and how graciously He has forgiven you.

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What is a desperate marriage? It's one in which one of the individuals is involved in a lifestyle that is extremely detrimental to the relationship. If this sounds like your marriage, you can find help in Dr. Gary Chapman's book Desperate Marriages.

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