XO Marriage

10/06/2025

Bills, budgets, and big decisions. 💸🥴 Here are 7 ways to stay united! ❤️
1. Your spouse is more important than your money.
2. Fight for unity, not control.
3. Get serious about paying off debt.
4. Make a plan and stick to it.
5. Communicate about all financial matters.
6. Avoid financial secrecy.
7. Focus on partnership, not perfection.

If you're currently in a season of financial pressure, these principles can help build resilience and unity in your relationship:

05/06/2025

A shared vision answers the big question: Why are we together, and what are we building? When couples have a clear vision for their marriage, they gain:
1. Clarity
2. Energy
3. Purity
4. Unity
5. Progress

Every thriving marriage needs a clear vision. When you understand the purpose of your relationship, you gain direction, motivation, and unity. A shared vision answers the essential question: Why are we together, and what are we building together?

03/06/2025

10 Habits of Emotionally Healthy Couples:

1. Show affection often
2. Practice empathy
3. Communicate openly
4. Address issues kindly
5. Accept feedback without getting defensive
6. Own mistakes and apologize
7. Give without keeping score
8. Handle conflict with maturity
9. Be vulnerable and honest
10. Stay hopeful, even in hard times

Which one are you working on right now? 🫶🏼

Emotional health allows couples to communicate with grace and grow closer through both the highs and lows of life together. Here are ten habits that emotionally healthy couples tend to practice:

29/05/2025

Romance goes both ways! 😉
Here are 3 ways to show your husband love: seduce him, surprise him, and support him. 💌

When a wife makes it her mission to bring her husband’s style of romance into their relationship, the results can be transformative. Not only strengthening the relationship but also inspiring him to become more attentive to her romantic needs.

27/05/2025

Sometimes it’s not what she says, but what she means. Understanding her starts with listening. Here’s a helpful place to begin. 💬❤️

Here are six common phrases women say that often mean something else, and what might actually be going on beneath the surface.

23/05/2025

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22/05/2025

You can’t control them, but you can protect your relationship. Here’s how:
1. Model what you'll allow
2. Make the boundary clear
3. Stay united as a couple
4. Be kind, not passive
5. Choose peace, even if alone

One of the most overlooked challenges in marriage is navigating the influence of difficult or overbearing people outside the relationship. While most think of threats like infidelity or emotional distance, interference from a controlling parent, toxic relative, or manipulative outsider can be just a

20/05/2025

He might not say it out loud, but he needs all 7. 🫶🏼
1. He needs to feel respected
2. He needs friendships with other men
3. He needs to do work that challenges and inspires him
4. He needs to know his wife is happy
5. He needs space for quiet and reflection
6. He needs to let go of his anger
7. He needs to believe he's worthy of a fresh start

There’s often talk about a man’s desire for physical intimacy, but there are deeper emotional needs that are just as essential, if not more. Every man is different, but many share similar longings. The problem is, they don’t always know how to express them or even recognize them.

13/05/2025

It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it. Learn the difference between complaining and criticizing. 🤔

One of the biggest communication pitfalls is confusing complaining with criticizing . Understanding the difference can dramatically improve how you and your spouse work through problems.

08/05/2025

A deeper connection starts with a few intentional practices. Here are 4 worth focusing on.👇🏼
1. Commit to meeting your spouse’s needs.
2. Communicate openly about each other’s needs.
3. Protect the integrity of your relationship.
4. Talk about your sexual challenges.

S*x is a vital part of a healthy, fulfilling marriage. To create an atmosphere where you and your spouse can experience deep sexual satisfaction and emotional connection, there are a few essential ingredients every couple needs to cultivate.

06/05/2025

From eye rolls 🥴 to real love ❤️ —read this. 👇🏼
1. Focus on the positives.
2. Learn each other's emotional needs.
3. Strengthen your friendship.
4. Show daily affection.
5. Shift your self-talk.

It’s that sudden wave of repulsion or disinterest toward a current or potential partner, often triggered by something small, like the way they chew, an awkward laugh, a bad outfit, an unusual sneeze, or even a quirky interest. For some, the ick is immediate and irreversible.

02/05/2025

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Our mission is bold:

1) Increase the marriage rate — because commitment is worth celebrating.
2) Decrease the divorce rate — because happily ever after is possible.
3) Strengthen two-parent households — because kids (and communities) thrive with stability.

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