All Articles for Troubled Marriage

We'd been sufficiently warned. We were working against all the odds to stay together: divorced homes. Demanding careers. And now, a chronically-ill child. 

My wife refused all my attempts to reconcile, keeping her distance both physically and emotionally.That scared me. And I had a choice to make.

It’s your billionth fight about the same thing. Your go-to conversations throw out divorce as a threat. What should you do if your marriage is dying?

Meghan McCain's version of marriage counseling is "drinking Jack Daniels, shooting some guns and hanging out." Is that what you should expect?

Meet Dave and Ann Wilson, the new cohosts of FamilyLife Today® who bring the authentic voice of a couple who has struggled greatly in their marriage—yet found hope and help in Christ.

Suffering from Alzheimer's, lifestyle guru B. Smith hardly seems to recognize the other woman now living in her home. Should we sympathize with her husband?

The core issue regarding sexual temptation is the condition of our hearts.

The counterfeit pleasure of an affair can never overcome the ways infidelity can destroy a life and marriage.

Four lessons from my journey of regaining trust in my husband.

A marriage can't be restored if only one person wants reconciliation, but don't give up hope. God can give you the strength and wisdom you need.

In a culture of self-sufficiency, seeking help may seem shameful or weak, but teachable followers of Christ know better.

The best way to protect yourself from an affair is to water your own marriage.

The purpose and objectives of this list of state and local counseling organizations are strictly informative and educational.

Mary Murray felt betrayed, and Mike felt desperate and suicidal. That's when God stepped in.

When Gerald Varlack lost his job, he was involved with several women—at the same time.

Alberto and Debbie Rodriguez were two strangers living in the same house. One was getting lonelier and lonelier … while the other was clueless.

If you drink deeply from the well of God’s love, you will inevitably pour that love into each other.

Constructing "zones" or "hedges" around marriage can help protect against temptation and appearances of impropriety.

We should be alert for the initial warning signs of unfaithfulness.

During the early years of their marriage, Jim and Nina Roesner made some life-changing decisions at Weekend to Remember getaways.

There was an invisible barrier between Marc and Lisa Lavalas.

Less than 12 months after Tim and Teena Hoover married, their vows to God and to one another were shattered.

Troy and Sara Groves once said divorce was not an option. But they didn’t anticipate the struggles they’d face with weaknesses, expectations, and bitterness.

Instead of focusing on treating the symptoms, identify the underlying "disease" in your marriage with these six suggestions.

Five issues that warrant outside intervention.

Trusting my husband was not an option, but I wondered if I could trust God.

He wasn’t looking for love… but love found him.

When Brad left a note saying he was moving out for good, I wondered where God was.

If your name is on the Ashley Madison list, or if you have some other secret infidelity like pornography or strip clubs, here are some steps to take right now.

Alex and Jill Averitt learned that nothing is impossible for God.

Tom Flippin resisted God nearly all his life. But in the end, God answered his wife’s prayers.

A story of impossible forgiveness and amazing grace.

Protect your marriage by watching how you talk with the opposite sex, even in jest.

These suggestions will help you stand firm in the battle for a strong marriage.

The true story of a husband, a wife, and an online affair.

Can a Christian marriage survive an affair? Mine did.

As I began to delve once again into God's Word, I recognized three steps I should have taken when faced with the temptation.

Strange as it may seem, it was a relief when I realized my husband knew my secret.

Be on guard for your spouse … and yourself.

As I read through several articles about an MSNBC.com/iVillage survey “Lust, Love & Loyalty," I was struck by the fact that I was reading a lot more about lust and love than I was about loyalty.

Our marriage was a mess, and we needed to break a lot of bad habits in how we related to each other.

Some women would feel comfortable taking a four-hour drive to the airport with a trusted male friend. I didn’t.

Your affair may have ended in the past, but unless it's dealt with, it will continue to impact the present and threaten the future.

I was so trapped in my sin that I didn't know how to break free.

Roger and Tonya Haskin had no clue about marriage.

Tracey Penrod refused to give up when she learned her husband was having an affair with his ex-wife.

A Weekend to Remember prayer team volunteer tells his story.

Jim and Penny Nally's barn was once a sore spot in their troubled marriage, but now is a place of hope.

No matter what your situation, I'm confident that there is hope for any marriage.

Here are four biblical reminders when you face serious family problems.

Evaluate the issue you're facing to determine the level of help you need.

National Counseling and Conflict Resolution Organizations

Learning God's principles for marriage the hard way.

Bill and Jerrie Barnett have seen God transform their lives and their marriage.

How a Weekend to Remember marriage conference strengthened our marriage.

It's important to make an informed decision about each counselor you consider.

It is hard work, but someone must be willing to be the first to break the cycle if a relationship is to be restored.

One of the favorite letters FamilyLife has received over the years was from a grown daughter who expressed her amazement at the changes in her parents after they attended a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway.

Four steps to save your marriage when things go wrong.

A pastor says it's essential to help couples learn how to build a true Christ-centered marriage.

If life was a dream to Barry Abell, it was a nightmare to his wife, Pam.

Is it possible to love someone whom you hate?

Jerry and Nancy Foster's finances and marriage were caught in a downward spiral.

People thought I was crazy. Why in the world would I hold on to someone who obviously did not want to be with me?

Had I been physically unfaithful to my husband? No. Had I committed adultery in my heart? Yes.

Unbelievable things can happen when you partner with God.

List of conflict coaches that have been trained and certified by the Institute for Christian Conciliation (ICC), part of Peacemaker Ministries.

Many factors can influence a counselor's rates.

Don’t give up on your spouse, but don’t let your spouse’s resistance control you.

A few options for where to look next.

A focus of biblical counseling is to help others develop a biblical worldview of their life and recognize the core truth that guides right thinking and actions.

Sometimes a teen will talk to a counselor and share problems or frustrations that they don't feel free to share initially with a parent.

Most people would have called this a marriage without hope.