Date Night Archives - Marriage Revolution

4 Communication Skills You Can’t Ignore

by David Lord | Apr 26, 2022 | Communication | 0 |

When I began marriage counseling with Marriage Revolution a few years ago, I knew I had to quickly...

How To Hit The Reset Button In Your Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Jan 13, 2022 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Covenant Marriage | 0 |

In the tech world, if a device isn’t working properly or living up to its expected...

5 Things I’ve Learned In 10 Years As a Marriage Counselor

by Hans Molegraaf | Nov 22, 2021 | Communication | 1 |

I’ve learned a lot about marriage over the past 10 years of counseling couples. Of course this...

The Trifecta Of Love

by Hans Molegraaf | Nov 4, 2021 | Communication | 0 |

There is power and significance in the number 3. Some even say it is the perfect number. Have you...

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage

by Star Molegraaf | Oct 13, 2021 | Communication | 0 |

2 years into my marriage, I had an affair. I didn’t seek it out. I didn’t want...

How To Confront Your Spouse

by Hans Molegraaf | Sep 21, 2021 | Conflict Resolution | 0 |

I was recently at a leadership event where a very well-known speaker was talking about the...

The Most Important Step When Resolving Conflict

by Hans Molegraaf | Sep 3, 2021 | Conflict Resolution | 0 |

News flash: Marriage is hard. Have you ever thought about why? Think about it from a...

Better together

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 25, 2021 | Communication | 0 |

One of God’s goals for your marriage is for you and your spouse to be better together than you...

How To Love Your Spouse

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 9, 2021 | Communication | 0 |

How to love your spouse can be confusing. One of the reasons it’s challenging at times is...

Love and Respect

by David Lord | Jul 20, 2021 | Communication | 0 |

No matter what the stated trouble is between a couple, usually the unstated offense is that the...

Why Your Marriage Needs Easter

by Hans Molegraaf | Mar 29, 2021 | Marriageology | 0 |

Communication techniques can help you get along with your spouse. Conflict resolution tips...

Can You Handle The Truth?

by Hans Molegraaf | Jul 1, 2020 | Conflict Resolution | 0 |

Receiving the truth in love is one of the most important skills you can learn to turn your...

The Art Of Empathy

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 17, 2020 | Communication | 4 |

I learned the art of empathy the hard way. When I left the house for work the other day, my wife...

The Real Problem With Your Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | May 27, 2020 | Marriageology | 0 |

If you had an apple tree in your back yard and the apples started to turn grey and pulpy, how...

Is Online Marriage Counseling Right For You?

by David Lord | May 12, 2020 | Conflict Resolution | 0 |

To counsel online, or not to counsel online—that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the car...

3 Phrases That Choke out Anxiety

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 29, 2020 | Hope | 1 |

I’d be willing to bet you’ve experienced some level of anxiety over the past several weeks. I know...

3 Critical Rhythms That Vaccinate Your Marriage Against Corona

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 20, 2020 | Communication | 0 |

You’ve probably developed some different ways of living over the past several weeks. Your...

How To Protect And Provide For Your Marriage During COVID-19

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 2, 2020 | Communication | 0 |

In our team meeting this past week I asked each counselor to share 1 way they would instruct...

3 Things To Remember During This CoronaVirus Crisis

by Mary Larmoyeux | Mar 24, 2020 | Hope | 0 |

As the coronavirus has reached a pandemic level, the situation can seem overwhelming. But before...

How to Prevent The Corona Virus From Infecting Your Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Mar 17, 2020 | Hope | 2 |

The Corona virus is impacting almost every area of our lives: our schedule, our relationships, our...

DO YOU HAVE ANY BITTERNESS IN YOUR HEART TOWARD YOUR MATE?

by Bill Elliff | Dec 17, 2019 | Forgiveness | 0 |

“Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.” Colossians 3:19 It...

25 Ways to Respect Your Husband

by Star Molegraaf | Dec 11, 2019 | Roles | 0 |

Learning how to respect your husband might be one of the most important skills you can develop in...

25 Ways to Lead Your Wife

by Hans Molegraaf | Nov 19, 2019 | Roles | 0 |

Leading your wife is more than setting goals and giving instruction. It isn’t less than...

Equal Value + Right Roles = Healthy Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Nov 12, 2019 | Roles | 0 |

Who does the dishes? Who makes the decisions? Who pays the bills? Who bathes the kids? Who brings...

10 Things to Remember When You’re in Conflict

by Hans Molegraaf | Nov 5, 2019 | Conflict Resolution | 0 |

If you’ve been married for any time at all, you know that conflict happens. But, that...

The Ten Commandments of Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Oct 29, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

The Ten commandments from Deuteronomy 5:7-21 are an invitation from God to live a life free from...

How To Measure Your Love For God

by David Lord | Oct 22, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

How can we measure our love for God? The amount of Bible study we do? The number of times we go to...

Baby, It’s Time for a Bath

by Janel Breitenstein | Oct 8, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

Husbands, I want to tell you a story because I want to communicate an experience that can be...

Are You Blind To Your Blindness?

by Janel Breitenstein | Oct 1, 2019 | Hope | 0 |

I was fuming. Legitimately angry. Boiling, you might say. After praying for days about it, I...

This Counseling Exercise Changed My Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Sep 17, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

When you go to counseling, lets face it. You do some some cheesy stuff on the comfy couch. Feeling...

6 Bad Habits to Break For a Better Marriage

by Janel Breitenstein | Aug 27, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

1. One thing your spouse really dislikes. You know what it is. Or do you? (I’m thinking your...

7 Easy Habits to Improve your Marriage this Fall

by Janel Breitenstein | Aug 20, 2019 | Communication | 1 |

Praying together. It takes minutes—but the effects of your prayers may very well be eternal. Even...

4 Ways to Pursue Teamwork with Your Spouse

by Janel Breitenstein | Aug 13, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

Bring it. My husband and I stood at a makeshift starting line with other couples from our Bible...

Is It Old School To Be Your Husband’s Helper?

by Janel Breitenstein | Aug 6, 2019 | Roles | 0 |

There has been plenty of scoffing, snorting, eye-rolling, and outright anger in the last few...

25 Questions Your Wife Might Be Glad You Asked

by Janel Breitenstein | Jul 30, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

Maybe you’re looking for a few questions to bump things up a notch: to really make your wife feel...

Is There Trouble On The Horizon Of Your Marriage?

by George Booth | Jul 23, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

A few nights ago while mindlessly channel hopping I stumbled across the 1980’s cult vampire movie,...

Did You Marry Your Mother-in-Law?

by Janel Breitenstein | Jul 16, 2019 | Communication, Family Matters | 0 |

“Honey, I don’t know how to tell you this, but—I’m not your dad.” Well. Duh. And yet–that...

How Do You Show Your Spouse You Care?

by Mary Larmoyeux | Jul 9, 2019 | Communication | 1 |

My husband loves to tinker with vintage automobiles. In fact, he’s restoring an old car right now....

4 Steps To Suffocating The Biggest Problem In Your Marriage

by Glen Solberg | Jul 2, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

Because of the Fall, each of us has a “default setting” when we wake up each morning. The default...

I Know What the Problem Is in Your Marriage

by Glen Solberg | Jun 25, 2019 | Conflict Resolution | 2 |

It’s a gripping scene for me, even though I’ve seen it a dozen times: You see a young...

There is hope for your marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | May 28, 2019 | Hope | 0 |

I get to see some of the worst marriage situations in my counseling office. As challenging and...

5 Myths That Make Marriage Messy

by Rob Thorpe | May 21, 2019 | Marriageology | 2 |

We have all heard lies, half-truths and inaccuracies our entire lives. They started when we...

10 Habits for a Lifelong Marriage

by Mary Larmoyeux | May 6, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

Years ago, when my parents were celebrating their golden anniversary, I asked them for their...

I never thought I would be one of those guys

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 30, 2019 | Communication, Conflict Resolution | 0 |

If you would have met me in my younger years you would have never pegged me as an angry man. I...

The Abiding Marriage

by Bill Elliff | Apr 11, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

The bookstores are filled with marriage counsel. Conferences abound. Social media is flooded with...

I didn’t mean to say that!

by Heather Rule | Apr 9, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

Thank goodness for the editing features on our computers that help our words to be just right! How...

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

by George Booth | Mar 19, 2019 | Conflict Resolution | 1 |

Elton John was spot on. That simple 5 letter word can be buried pretty deep and even when we try...

Can It Really Be That Simple?

by Glen Solberg | Feb 9, 2019 | Communication | 1 |

Marriage is simple. But, simple isn’t always easy. Let’s start with defining...

The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Marriage

by David Lord | Jan 29, 2019 | Communication | 0 |

I know the most important thing you can do for your marriage. I have worked with a wide variety of...

Don’t be a WENI

by David Lord | Nov 12, 2018 | Conflict Resolution | 0 |

Conflict is normal in marriage. The thing I work on with my clients is not necessarily how to...

How To Love Your Wife

by David Lord | Jun 21, 2018 | Leadership | 0 |

By David Lord: I have a 3 X 5 card on the cork board above my desk. It contains just 7 words. But...

Help! My Husband Won’t Lead

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 11, 2018 | Conflict Resolution, Roles | 7 |

One of the most important roles a husband has is that of a leader. John Maxwell has said,...

5 Habits Of A Healthy Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Feb 27, 2018 | Communication | 0 |

I’ve heard it said that success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out. I...

Sex is the Foundation to a Perfect Valentines Day

by Hans Molegraaf | Feb 12, 2018 | Communication, Sex | 2 |

Valentines Day is all about sex. The flowers, the chocolate, the special gifts, the memorable...

Top 10 Ways To Love Your Spouse

by Hans Molegraaf | Feb 12, 2018 | Communication | 0 |

The below list was originally compiled by David Ferguson and we have been using it in counseling...

Is there a wall in your marriage?

by Hans Molegraaf | Jan 29, 2018 | Conflict Resolution | 1 |

I used to think conflict in marriage was a bad thing. So much so, that I used to do whatever it...

54 Reasons Not To Get A Divorce

by Hans Molegraaf | Sep 26, 2017 | Covenant Marriage, Hope | 0 |

Whatever way you slice it, divorce sucks. Although I haven’t personally experienced it, I...

The Secret To Good Communication

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 1, 2017 | Communication | 0 |

95% of the couples that come to my office for counseling admit they need at least some degree of...

Is this standing in the way of your dream marriage?

by Janel Breitenstein | Jul 6, 2017 | Communication, Covenant Marriage, Forgiveness, Guest Post, Hope | 0 |

Maybe you already know what it is. You know: that one thing. It’s one thing that, like an arm in a...

How to Respect a Husband Who Isn’t Respectable

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 28, 2017 | Communication, Roles | 0 |

RESPECT – Valuing and regarding another highly. Treating someone as important or with honor....

10 Reasons Marriage Is Hard

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 21, 2017 | Communication, Marriageology | 0 |

If I’ve learned 1 thing about marriage over the past 23 years, its this truth…...

25 Questions to Spark Authentic Communication

by Hans Molegraaf | Feb 14, 2017 | Communication | 0 |

When was the last time you had meaningful conversation with your spouse? Not just cliche...

Every Marriage Needs CPR

by Hans Molegraaf | Feb 8, 2017 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Forgiveness, Hope | 0 |

My first job at 16 was a lifeguard at a local waterpark. I thought it would be the perfect summer...

How to see your spouse with new eyes

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 31, 2016 | Communication, Guest Post | 0 |

Guest Post: Janel Breitenstein is a married mother of 4 who writes frequently for...

25 Easy Ideas To Add A Little Romance

by Janel Breitenstein | Aug 23, 2016 | Sex | 0 |

Romance (n): 1. a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.[1] Scent your bed...

6 Secrets To Building a Marriage That Lasts

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 9, 2016 | Communication, Forgiveness, Hope | 1 |

The following post was written by Glen Solberg. Glen is a marriage counselor in our Little Rock,...

How Not To Change Your Spouse

by Hans Molegraaf | May 11, 2016 | Communication, Guest Post | 0 |

The following post was written by Scott Credeur. If you went to Sunday school as a kid, its very...

22 Phrases To Turn Your Love Around

by Hans Molegraaf | May 3, 2016 | Communication | 0 |

One of my favorite authors and speakers, Paul Tripp, is famous for saying, “Change...

5 Years Is Just The Beginning

by Hans Molegraaf | Dec 3, 2015 | Changed Life Stories, Video Blog | 0 |

It all started on a 7 hour drive from Little Rock to Houston. 5 years later, Marriage Revolution is a thriving marriage ministry that has impacted hundreds of thousands of couples around the world (Watch the video above to get a...

How to Confess A Sexual Sin To Your Spouse

by Hans Molegraaf | Oct 20, 2015 | Conflict Resolution, Forgiveness, Sex | 0 |

When I confessed my sin of pornography to Star about 15 years ago it was one of the most difficult...

Why You Need To Confess Sexual Sin To Your Spouse Now

by Hans Molegraaf | Oct 13, 2015 | Conflict Resolution, Forgiveness, Hope | 0 |

I went to Cambodia a couple weeks ago with Tim and Stephanie Broersma. I love this couple. One of...

12 Ways To Stay Close When The Going Gets Rough

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 11, 2015 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Covenant Marriage, Guest Post | 0 |

Guest Post: Janel Breitenstein is a married mother of 4 who writes frequently for FamilyLife....

An Open Letter To A Spouse Who Wants Out

by Hans Molegraaf | Jul 21, 2015 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Covenant Marriage, Forgiveness, Hope | 2 |

It usually starts with a phone call. Maybe an e-mail.And this is the part where I feel my gut...

Did You Marry The Wrong Person?

by Hans Molegraaf | Jul 14, 2015 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Covenant Marriage, Guest Post, Hope | 0 |

Guest Post: Janel Breitenstein is a married mother of 4 who writes frequently for FamilyLife....

Help! I Can’t Find Time For My Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Jul 7, 2015 | Communication, Date Night, Video Blog | 1 |

Everyone’s busy. Too busy. One of the most common denominators amongst struggling couples...

How To Stop Small Fights From Turning Into Explosions

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 30, 2015 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Hope | 0 |

My lovely wife and I were talking pleasantly the other day in the car, enjoying its quiet freedom...

3 Ways to Keep Your Marriage “HOT”

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 25, 2015 | Communication, Covenant Marriage, Hope, Sex | 0 |

Have you noticed how hard it is to extinguish a healthy fire? It’s difficult. Not...

I’m Tired of Great Weddings!

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 18, 2015 | Communication, Covenant Marriage, Date Night, Guest Post, Sex | 0 |

George Booth and I collaborated on this post together. I’ve been to some great weddings! We once...

Lost That Lovin’ Feeling?

by Hans Molegraaf | Jun 10, 2015 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Hope | 0 |

One of my favorite parts of my job is doing pre-marital counseling. I’m so encouraged when...

Please don’t do it…

by Janel Breitenstein | May 14, 2015 | Communication, Covenant Marriage, Guest Post, Hope | 0 |

Last Friday, Fox news reported that Ashley Madison—the self-proclaimed “original extramarital...

Submission isn’t Silent

by Janel Breitenstein | May 5, 2015 | Communication, Guest Post, Roles, Submission | 0 |

A friend and I were out for a rare breakfast, our hands curled around ceramic mugs of decaf....

What To Do When Your Spouse Wants A Divorce

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 30, 2015 | Communication, Covenant Marriage, Hope | 4 |

I’ll never forget that day. I had been out of town for about a week and I couldn’t...

How to Forgive After an Affair

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 22, 2015 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Forgiveness, Hope | 0 |

When I discovered Star was having an affair just 18 months into our marriage I was distraught. I...

4 Keys to Finishing Strong in Your Marriage

by Hans Molegraaf | Apr 15, 2015 | Communication, Covenant Marriage, Leadership | 0 |

I recently heard the story of a Godly leader I respected that fell into sexual immorality. When I...

20 Ways To Protect Your Marriage

by Janel Breitenstein | Mar 3, 2015 | Communication, Guest Post, Hope, Leadership, Roles, Sex | 1 |

You’ve probably got insurance on your car—which you lock pretty much everywhere, maybe with the...

Want a better sex life?

by Hans Molegraaf | Feb 17, 2015 | Communication, Date Night, Sex | 0 |

Do you want a better sex life? Believe it or not, the Bible has something to say starting in the...

Should you renew your wedding vows?

by Hans Molegraaf | Dec 4, 2014 | Covenant Marriage, Guest Post | 1 |

By: George Booth I recently had the privilege of attending a Marriage Vows Renewal Ceremony in...

Is your marriage TOO important?

by Hans Molegraaf | Nov 14, 2014 | Marriageology | 4 |

After being married for just 18 short months, Star and I separated and were in the process of...

5 Ways Gratitude Can Rev up Your Sex Life

by Janel Breitenstein | Oct 28, 2014 | Guest Post, Sex | 0 |

It was nearly a decade and a half ago that I read, “Intimate Issues: Twenty-One Questions...

Are you clueless?

by Hans Molegraaf | Oct 9, 2014 | Communication, Conflict Resolution | 0 |

I’m sorry to be offensive, but if you’re a guy reading this there’s a good...

Is God ALL we need in marriage?

by Hans Molegraaf | Oct 8, 2014 | Marriageology, Roles | 0 |

Can I talk out of both sides of my mouth for a second? In a previous post, I explained...

You Complete Me

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 26, 2014 | Marriageology, Roles | 1 |

I’ve written a good amount of anniversary and birthday cards over the past 20 years of being...

Goals Date Night

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 21, 2014 | Communication, Date Night, Leadership | 0 |

This year has the potential to be the best year yet in your marriage. You probably have good intentions for this to happen, but unless you are already moving in this direction it probably won’t come to be. Andy Stanley says it...

Working through conflict Date Night

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 21, 2014 | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Date Night | 0 |

Tonight is about conflict. Since every marriage deals with it, we need to address it. But don’t worry, it won’t be that bad. What better time to talk about conflict than outside of an argument and with a clear head! Throughout...

Companionship Date Night

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 21, 2014 | Communication, Date Night | 1 |

When you first got married what were you expecting from your relationship? It’s likely one of the things on your list was companionship. Although many marry for this reason, the distractions of career, kids, and to-do lists...

Communication Date Night

by Hans Molegraaf | Aug 21, 2014 | Communication, Date Night | 0 |

Communication is an essential part of any relationship, especially marriage! Maybe you’ve heard the cliché’, “You have 2 ears and 1 mouth, use proportionately.” I couldn’t agree more. Tedd Tripp puts it like this: “The finest...