There is something almost magical that only you can give your spouse. You are the person uniquely positioned to encourage them.

Our world is full of hopeless, dying marriages. Let every conversation be full of grace, seasoned with salt.

For us, the only private place in our home that we could discuss things without little ears overhearing, was our bathroom. It was like our battle headquarters. It was the place where we discussed tough subjects and made decisions before bringing in the rest of the family.

Communicate to each other about affection; about what you desire and what you enjoy – and what you don't. We're not necessarily talking about sex here. Affection is what draws you toward each other, what expresses desire for each other.

Words are like seeds. They are small things, yet it takes just one to grow an entire apple tree. 

Jay's favorite room in the house is the kitchen, and it's not because he likes to eat. While that is true, it is because his love language is acts of service. In a family, the kitchen is the center of serving one another.

You can establish trivial communication by initiating some device-free time, whether it's at your dinner table or another place.

If you're missing the play in your marriage, you're missing an important form of connection and communication that you both need!

The more you communicate up front about a plan, the more frustration you will save yourself down the road.

Every marriage thrives on communication. Yet it is still a huge struggle. This is one of the biggest complaints we hear.