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Encouragement for your marriage

Scripture, honest reflection, and small practical steps to help two become one — and hold fast.

A married couple in midlife sitting at their kitchen table, talking quietly over mugs of tea
Christian Marriage

Different Desire Levels: Talking About Sex Without Shame or Pressure

One of you wants more, the other feels put upon, so neither of you says anything. Here is wording to open the subject kindly this week, and what to do when it lands badly.

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Christian Marriage

What would change in your marriage if you truly had nothing to fear, nothing to hide, and nothing to prove?

The Cleave Team · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
Christian Marriage

Keeping God at the Centre of Your Marriage (in Ordinary Weeks)

Most weeks aren't dramatic — they're logistics. Here's how to build a marriage on shared faith when you're mostly just tired and busy.

The Cleave Team · 9 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
A married couple listening carefully to one another at their kitchen table
Christian Marriage

How to Listen When You Both Feel Misunderstood

When you both feel unheard, the fix is not a better argument. It is a slower one. Here are words to use tonight, plus what to do when it goes badly.

The Cleave Team · 8 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
A married couple reconnecting during a quiet walk after a difficult conversation
Christian Marriage

How to Repair After an Argument

The row is over, but the flat still feels cold. Here is what to say, what to skip, and a five-minute repair you can do tonight.

The Cleave Team · 4 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
A married couple beginning a quiet prayer together at home
Christian Marriage

How to Pray Together When It Feels Awkward

Praying together as a couple does not need polished words or a spiritual performance. Here is a short, honest way to start tonight, even if you feel self-conscious.

The Cleave Team · 30 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Christian Marriage

How to Keep God at the Centre of Your Marriage When Life Gets Busy

Most weeks are admin, not romance. Here's how to build a marriage on shared faith when your conversations are mostly about the school run and the shopping.

The Cleave Team · 23 Aug 2026 · 8 min read
Christian Marriage

Communication Skills That Draw a Marriage Closer

Practical, do-this-today habits for listening and speaking well — grounded in patience and honour, not perfect words.

The Cleave Team · 19 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Christian Marriage

Resolving Conflict Without Winning or Losing

When every argument feels like a contest, someone always loses — usually both of you. Here's how to stop competing and start repairing.

The Cleave Team · 12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
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