What Makes a Good Marriage? The 3 Ingredients that Matter

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Sep 6, 2019 | Marriage

What actually makes a good marriage? What traits do good marriages share? I got thinking about this, and could easily rhyme off close to 20 criteria for a good marriage–things like “you laugh together”, or “you forgive quickly”, or...

10 Reasons My Readers Think Marriage is Great

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 5, 2019 | Marriage

Sometimes we just need to hear why people love marriage! This year has been a heavy one for the Church. So many things have been unearthed and there is a real reckoning happening. I’m beyond grateful that abuse that happened in the dark is being dragged out into...

Top 10 Reasons to Get Married

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 10, 2017 | Marriage, Preparing for Marriage

Why get married? Are there good reasons for marriage? Or is marriage just an outdated institution? Yesterday we were talking about some of the troubles people can get in when they first marry because we marry thinking that marriage will meet all our needs, and we have...

Wifey Wednesday: Why My Husband Doesn’t Make Me Happy

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 5, 2016 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

Have you ever thought “I’m really unhappy in my marriage?” You’re not alone. Every Wednesday on To Love, Honor and Vacuum we talk marriage, because I love sharing things that will build up your relationship. Today Esther from Wellness Mom...

10 Happy Marriage Things I Love!

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jan 26, 2016 | Marriage

I want my blog to be all about having a happy marriage! But sometimes I deal with really HEAVY topics. And last week a commenter said that she was hoping that I’d cover more happy topics. I get it. I really do! It’s just that the vast majority of emails...

Wifey Wednesday: The Happiness Reality Check

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Aug 26, 2015 | Emotional Connection

Does the pursuit of happiness work in marriage? Can you find a husband who can complete you, who can be your best friend, who can make you happy for the rest of your life? That’s one of the questions I ask in my new book, 9 Thoughts That Can Change Your...

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