Christian Marriage Counseling Arizona

It's easy to take your partner for granted, especially if you've been together for a long time. But it's important to remember that showing each other love and affection is an important part of keeping your relationship strong. 

Whether it's telling your partner how much you appreciate them or simply taking the time to cuddle on the couch, small acts of affection can make a big difference in the health of your marriage. 

When working with couples it has become clear that affection can take on many different forms. It is important for both individuals to know, understand, and act in ways that their spouse feels love and affection.  If you don't know how your spouse feels affection ask questions and learn more about each other. Also, keep in mind that people can change.  What someone may have wanted when they were younger may have changed.  Keep the dialogue open, and share regularly.

In today's busy world, it's all too easy to neglect your relationship in favor of work, family, or other obligations. But if you want your marriage to thrive, it's important to make time for each other on a regular basis. This means setting aside time every week or month to go on dates, take walks together, or just spend some quality time together without distractions. 

When you prioritize spending time together as a couple, it sends the message that your relationship is a priority in your life.  If you have kids this is a powerful and important lesson to teach your kids.  The Bible speaks about the covenant of marriage. Date nights are an example of prioritizing a relationship.  Children feel comfort when they know mom and dad love each other.

More importantly, date nights communicate to your spouse that they are important to you and that the relationship is a priority in your life. Part of marriage counseling is finding a rhythm that will allow for consistent time together.

It's not enough just to invest in your relationship. You also need to invest in yourself as an individual. This means taking time for hobbies, interests, and activities outside of your marriage. In a Christian marriage, personal growth is related to growing and maturing in our faith.

It is incredibly hard for two unhealthy people to enjoy a healthy relationship.  On the flip side, when two individuals invest in their personal life and build healthy habits, it becomes easier for them to build a life together.  In Christian Counseling, individual spiritual health is a key foundation to the overall health of the relationship.

In counseling sessions, we will discuss your faith and look for ways to grow in your personal relationship with God.  As each person grows in their faith and experiences the love, forgiveness, and purpose of God, the marriage will be strengthened.

Finally, one of the best things you can do for your marriage is to pray together regularly. Praying together gives you an opportunity to share both the good and the bad in your relationship with God and ask for His wisdom and guidance. It also helps you remain focused on what's truly important in your marriage: glorifying God through everything that you do.

"Couples who pray together stay together."

This is a simple but powerful statement.  Throughout marriage counseling, we will be designing and building new patterns.  Pray is one of the patterns that can serve as a powerful foundation for a Christian marriage.  Prayer helps us to feel connected both to our spouse and to God.