A Love Language Minute

Marriage is an exclusive relationship. But you need to let your spouse spend some time with friends. However, if they are friends with people of the opposite sex, that can lead to marital strife. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the parent's responsibility to prepare their children for adulthood. Moving out of the house is a major step in that direction. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apologizing is the best way to restore a relationship. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone has wronged you, it's easy to become angry and let it fester in your soul. If they don't repent, release them to God. He will deal with them. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn the secret of how you can love your spouse while they're deployed in the military. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's normal for young couples to have issues with adjustment when they first get married. Dr. Gary Chapman recommends that couples set aside time each week to bring issues out in the open. This presents each of them with the opportunity to bring up one thing that's bothering them, and commit themselves to focus on solving that one particular issue. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are two ways to respond to negative anger - explosion or implosion. Those who might deplore explosive anger fail to understand that implosive anger is just as destructive. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If someone has wronged you and won't apologize, the Biblical pattern is for you to lovingly confront them. This approach may open up the opportunity for them to apologize and reconcile with you. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you find yourself becoming angry in an explosive way, you need to ask yourself why you become angry. If someone has offended you, it's your job so seek reconciliation. If you become angry because you didn't get your way, your anger is never appropriate and must be confessed. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with your spouse who's cheating on you with someone on the internet? Firmly confront them and make them choose between you or that other person. Their choice will determine the outcome of you marriage. Seek good Christian counseling. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second marriages are often difficult, especially if the person you married has children from their first marriage. If children are involved, that means your new spouse will most likely have some contact with their former spouse. You may find this hard to deal with. Seek wisdom from your friends who might be in the same situation you are. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explosive anger is never constructive. Anger not only hurts the person to whom it's directed, but it also destroys the person who is out of control. Undisciplined anger will ultimately destroy relationships. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some wives might be able to forgive their unfaithful husband, but struggle with trusting them again. Forgiveness opens the door for the possibility of rebuilding trust. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us have never learned how to handle anger positively. This will often lead to broken relationships. Seek out a godly counselor to help you before it's too late to salvage your broken relationship. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wouldn't it be easier if you and your spouse had the same love language? Yes, but each of you might speak different dialects within the same language. Most of the time, however, couples speak different love languages. As the adage goes, opposites attract. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've dated several nice girls. How do you choose which one to marry? God is certainly involved in that decision, and He will lead you in the right direction to the right person at the right time. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many couples complain that they don't have enough money for marital enrichment. To have more money you need to make more or spend less. In his book, Happily Ever After, Dr. Gary Chapman provides some creative ideas on how to make more money. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you forgive your spouse who has deserted you and your children for a long period of time? Yes, but there's no way to make up for the time that was lost. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saving money is good stewardship. One way to save money is to spend less. One way to do that is to do seasonal shopping when items are discounted to make room for new merchandise. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible to have a happy marriage without there being a spiritual component? Many non-Christians have good marriages; but dealing with the stresses of life can be a whole lot easier if you look to God's Word for His wisdom and guidance. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.