A husband in our KHS Community recently asked about staying hopeful through the sexual ups and downs in marriage. J and Chris share some ideas that can help you maintain hope.

Resources

• Are You Bitter in Your Marriage? So Was I.
• How Having Friends Is Good for Your Sex Life
• Work on Yourself (Even if Your Husband Is the Problem) | Honeycomb & Spice
• He Doesn't Care About Progress. He Just Wants Results. | The Forgiven Wife
• Slow Progress: A Good Thing | The Forgiven Wife
• How Growth Looks | The Forgiven Wife
• Healthy Marriages Start with Healthy People - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• Give Him the Gift of Happiness - Hot, Holy & Humorous (or give her)
• Dealing with Discouragement | The Forgiven Wife
• Get Rid of All Bitterness | The Forgiven Wife
• The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science (gottman.com)
• When My Marriage Seemed Hopeless, What Made Me Stay? - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• "Treat people the same way you want them to treat you." Luke 6:31 (NASB)

This Week's Takeaway

Keep a gratitude journal. Every day make note of a few things you're thankful for with your wife.