christina likes the idea of her children growing up in a traditional family, while james is concerned about possible marital problems down the road and negative consequences for the children should that occur. the relationship between marriage and family is an interesting topic of study to sociologists. the question of what constitutes a family is a prime area of debate in family sociology, as well as in politics and religion. census categories aside, sociologists would argue that the general concept …

“it turns out that the amount of fun couples have and the strength of their friendships are a strong predictor of their future.” research shows that couples who regularly celebrate the good times have higher levels of commitment, intimacy, trust, and relationship satisfaction… it’s not enough that your partner knows that you take pride in his or her accomplishments. making a fuss over the small, good things that happen every day can boost the health of your marriage. in real …

the first 8 principles are for both the husband and wife. notice that the last two principles are where a lot of couples and a lot of counselors start—with biblical roles in marriage. with these 10 principles, i’ve sought to do the same—laying out a gospel-centered foundation for marriages and marriage counseling. you can send it to others using this shortened link: /marriagemc10  love god most with your most: with all your heart, soul, mind, and spirit. put jesus before …

gary chapman, phd, is the author of the bestselling 5 love languages® series, which has sold more than 8 million worldwide and has been translated into over 40 languages. he lives in north carolina with his wife, karolyn. q: we haven’t even been married 2yrs yet and my husband is telling his friends he wants a divorce after every fight. a (gary chapman): he probably is very discouraged because fighting is discouraging. even if you win the… q: does the …

note here that a bad fight is one that seriously alienates husband and wife but never resolves the cause of the problem. it is with this in mind that we are calling on you to note that the evil world presents many dangers that will damage your marriage if you are not careful. it is wrong to deny that alcohol and drug abuse are sins thinking that it absolves the person of responsibility for his actions. and if you were …