Wounds

Today, we're talking about people who are not willing to do what it takes to deal with past emotional pain that is messing up their marriage.

Oftentimes, dealing with emotional pain in marriage means recognizing there's even a problem in the first place, and seeking God to heal it.

Jesus said He wants to heal our pain. We're giving you a helpful tool in understanding why we over-react with our spouse and how to heal from that pain.

Ask God if you are guilty of poisoning your marriage by placing a wrong emphasis on things, by being afraid to reveal who you really are, or by being unfaithful to your spouse.

We all bring prior experiences and beliefs into our marriages that "prime the pump". Learn how to deal with the priming that leads to misunderstandings between you and your spouse.

Emotional intimacy isn't about fixing your spouse. Avoid trying to fix problems or get defensive and your marriage will be a safe place for your spouse to share.

When we feel our mate pushing us away, it may be a result of past hurts. Our response can be like Jesus: Don’t push, but keep reaching out to them.

While there are many things a man can do to make his wife feel loved, he should also be careful not to walk into landmines.

Do you think the number of divorces would drop if couples went out of their way to be good to each other? Perhaps affection and love would take root again.

Marriage presents many opportunities for disagreement. But how do we get back on track when we feel hurt or the discussion is no longer civil? A little humility can go a long way.