05/27/2026
WHY MY 13-YEAR MARRIAGE FAILED (AND WHAT I’VE LEARNED SINCE) Ladies, this one’s for the wives — not the girlfriends. I was married for 13 years, and I did it all wrong. We weren’t aligned. That was the core issue. But I got two beautiful children from that marriage, so it was worth it. Still, if I ever get married again, I won’t make the same mistakes. At church today, the message was spot on — and I knew I had to share this. Here are 3 keys to a strong, aligned marriage: 1️⃣ Encourage his leadership. Let him lead. In dating, women want a man to lead — but once they’re married, they often try to take over. And you might say, “He’s not leading.” Maybe he’s not leading because you’ve walked all over him. Give him space to lead again. 2️⃣ Be his teammate. You can’t win at marriage if you’re living separate lives. Ask him: “How can I help? What can I do to lighten your load?” And men — let her help. Think of it like baseball: if the pitcher and catcher aren’t in sync, the team falls apart. You have to strategize, cheer for each other, and play to win together. 3️⃣ Give him space to work and reset. You have to know your husband — what brings him life, what refreshes his soul. Encourage it, don’t resist it. This doesn’t mean he disappears for days. It means you support his reset — so he can come back more grounded, loving, and present. A healthy marriage takes humility, alignment, and teamwork — not control, resentment, or pride. 💬 Comment if you’re married and needed this reminder today. 📲 Follow for more truth on love, faith, and relationships. ✨💬🕊