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How to Deal with Addiction in a Relationship
by Anonymous This anonymous author shares her battle to save her marriage. What began with overworking led to family problems, drugs, guns, cheating, and zero quality time. This author didn’t give up. Both she and her husband put in an extraordinary effort to save their marriage… My husband and I have been married for almost 13 years and we have 3 kids. As of right now our marriage is still a little rocky but we are learning as we go. Every hour. Every day. Every month. Every year. I will try and sum up what we went through, and are STILL going through. When Your Husband is Addicted to Work…
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6 Successful Marriage Tips
by Lizbeth Today we celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary I love you babe! Here are 6 things I’ve learned about marriage side note – I am not perfect at any of these things, I try my best 1. It takes conscious daily effort to strengthen your marriage. It’s like a plant – it requires water, nutrients, and care. 2. The most venomous substance to any marriage is selfishness. 3. Marriage is not easy. There will be hardships along the way. The #1 thing to remember is that these hardships will help you and your spouse grow closer together. So! Don’t give up! Push forward with FAITH!!! 4. Apologize and…
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Can a Marriage Work if You Have Nothing in Common?
by Marie It can be difficult if you feel like you have nothing in common with your husband or wife. When it comes to hobbies, opinions, and perspectives, it’s nice to have similarities… but that’s not always the case in marriage. Whether you and/or your spouse have changed over time, or you didn’t have much in common to begin with, you’re committed to each other. So, can a marriage work if you have nothing in common? Here’s what Marie has to say on the subject. My husband and I have 4 things in common: Love of God, family, concerts and laughter. Everything else is slim to none. He loves sports…
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What Makes a Marriage Great
by Mardrease Here at Wives’ Tribe, we believe that marriage makes us better people. So, here’s Mardrease’s experience with what makes a marriage great. What makes a marriage great? My husband served almost 10 years in prison. When he got out, he had a room in the basement when we met. He felt he couldn’t do certain things because of his record and I felt I couldn’t do things because of my bad credit. I lived a life of absolute STRUGGLE by choice. I went homeless chasing a dream, ruined my credit before 19. Became a mother at 19. Had my cars repossessed. Lost everything to my name. We both…
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Involving God in Your Marriage
by Alison What is God’s role in your marriage? Alison shares her story about saving her marriage with God’s help. Involving God in your marriage can truly help you and your partner thrive. God came into my life 3.5 years ago, and my life and marriage has never been the same. I’m almost 49. The road wasn’t for the weak….but God made the walk easier following him vs thinking I had to make the path myself. Letting God Lead Your Marriage My grandparents pretty much raised me. They were married for almost 70 years, but they also just learned to live with one another, even in some unhealthy ways. Sometimes,…
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Pray for Your Marriage!
by Jacqueline My hubby and I have been married 32 years in June. It feels like 32 weeks. We keep it fresh by always staying best friends and lots of laughter. I mean tear jerking laughter, because we really enjoy and listen to each other. I know and treasure the intimacies of who he is as a man, father, pilot and my lover/hubby. We still value and respect each other deeply. When we have conflict, we seek ways to work through it yet maintain a spirit of love, respect and peace. To this day, never an unkind word has ever been spoken to each other. When I get very upset,…
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Feeling Alone in Marriage? Here’s How to Rekindle the Connection
Photo by msbritt on Pixabay It’s a feeling many married couples are familiar with – feeling alone in marriage. Whether you’ve been together for a few years or decades, loneliness in marriage can be a difficult experience. But what does it mean to feel alone in marriage? And how can couples work together to rekindle their connection? In this blog article, we’ll explore what it means to feel alone in marriage, how to recognize the signs of loneliness in marriage, and the best strategies for rekindling the connection. What does it mean to feel alone in marriage? To feel alone in marriage is a feeling of disconnection and isolation…
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The Best Marriage Advice
by April My husband and I have had points in our relationship where we have struggled. Somedays he can be my best friend, and others, my nemesis. Neither one of us is perfect by any means. It seems like a lot of marriages don’t seem to last as long nowadays. Marriage is wonderful. I am so grateful and thankful for being a wife and mother. Unconditional love is important. Love your spouse when they are unlovable, so they will do the same for you when you are. Our kids are adults now. I can’t wait to retire and have adventures with my BFF. But I had good role models, that’s…
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Is Marriage Outdated?
In 2023, you’ll hear plenty of people who argue that marriage doesn’t make sense anymore. They’ll say that marriage is just a piece of paper. They’ll say that humans, particularly males, aren’t “naturally” monogamous. They’ll say that you’ll be happier with lots of different thriving relationships… Or better off committing to someone without all of the legal complications. So… is it true? Is marriage outdated? Is it a thing of the past? Here at Wives’ Tribe, we are fiercely combatting the idea that marriage is outdated. We believe it’s needed now more than ever. First and foremost, MARRIAGE MAKES BETTER HUMANS. This lifelong commitment makes each of us a better,…
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New Video: Can High School Sweethearts Reunite?
In this video, Jamie shares her real-life answer to the question: Can high school sweethearts reunite? Her true story about marriage, divorce, death, and new beginnings is both riveting and relatable. Thank you for sharing your experience with marriage with us. What do you think based on your experience? Can high school sweethearts reunite successfully? If you’re happily married to your high school sweetheart, drop a comment below!