Marriage: It’s one of those seasons of life when you start out saying, “I got this.” And somehow, you end up signaling SOS.

But could emotional safety in a relationship really be the kind of thing that makes or breaks your marriage? Is it worth the hype?

Can a new year bring a “new” marriage? With a little shift in perspective, we can create a marriage with a lasting impact.

Whether you’ve noticed friends struggling or you want to share the change you’ve seen in your own marriage, it can be awkward to talk about marriage.

“Will you forgive me?” A phrase that is included at the end of almost all apologies in my marriage.

When most of communication becomes functional (schedules, what needs to done, fixed, etc.), connection takes a backseat. Here are six questions to help you reconnect.

Strengthen your connection—emotionally, spiritually, and yes, even playfully—through meaningful conversations, shared prayers, and the kind of fun that reminds you you’re best friends, too.

As a newly blended family, they didn’t have the funds to pay for a marriage cruise. But they saw the value in a week away to focus on their marriage.

For those of us who have to say something to know if we think it, to pause and consider whether to say what came to our mind can be especially tricky.

When couples are at their best, they love and serve each other from the best of themselves. But when at their worst, couples inadvertently trigger one another’s pain.

Tim and Kathy Bush’s marriage was far from ideal—alcohol, affairs, and isolation were rooted deep. Until one day.

Now that you’re engaged, are you wondering how to find a mentor couple that guide you through the unknown of married life? We’ve got tips on what to look for.

I learned a lot from my NFL days; I even became a Christian thanks to a teammate. But some things—especially in marriage—can’t be learned on the field.

You’re not alone in wondering if the struggles you have in marriage are normal; or even if you’re asking, “Do I have a healthy marriage?”

Marriage is challenging. And yet, through each trial, we discover the resilience to overcome and grow together.

If you find the intensity of love fading, look at the direction you’re walking. Sometimes, redirection is all you need to fall back in love.

A few easy games to play as a couple can challenge you to better know what makes your favorite person tick.

Can’t wait for the wedding because you’re sick of planning? In the meantime, grab fun date-night ideas to make memories and ditch stress.