https://marriagehelper.com/ Marriage crisis education that helps people save marriages most people would walk away from, including when only one spouse is willing to try. en-us https://marriagehelper.com/infidelity-3-types-of-affairs/ https://marriagehelper.com/infidelity-3-types-of-affairs/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The three types of infidelity, sexual, emotional (limerence), and combined, plus pornography. Why the type matters and the right next step for each. https://marriagehelper.com/my-childs-marriage-is-falling-apart-2/ https://marriagehelper.com/my-childs-marriage-is-falling-apart-2/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Your adult child's marriage is falling apart and you want to help without making it worse. Three things not to do, and three things you should, as a parent. https://marriagehelper.com/porn-addiction-affected-my-wife/ https://marriagehelper.com/porn-addiction-affected-my-wife/ Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT Years after his wife found porn in his history, she still won't be intimate. Dr. Joe Beam on why the porn is rarely the real issue, and how to get unstuck. https://marriagehelper.com/how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-without-fighting/ https://marriagehelper.com/how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-without-fighting/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your conversations keep going in circles and ending in a fight. Here is the loop method: build communication with your spouse one layer at a time. https://marriagehelper.com/porn-sabotaging-your-sex-life/ https://marriagehelper.com/porn-sabotaging-your-sex-life/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Porn quietly sabotages your sex life through unrealistic expectations, dysfunction, and lost intimacy. Here's what's happening, and how to get it back. https://marriagehelper.com/save-your-marriage-when-youre-the-only-one-trying/ https://marriagehelper.com/save-your-marriage-when-youre-the-only-one-trying/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Even if your spouse has filed or checked out, your marriage may not be over. The real question, the LovePath, the PIES, push and pull, and where to start. https://marriagehelper.com/spouse-wants-to-leave-let-them/ https://marriagehelper.com/spouse-wants-to-leave-let-them/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT If your spouse wants to leave, the most powerful move is to become your best self with the PIES: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction. https://marriagehelper.com/married-to-a-controlling-wife/ https://marriagehelper.com/married-to-a-controlling-wife/ Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Being controlled by anyone is terrible, but it’s especially painful when the person controlling you is the person who should be the most accepting of you… https://marriagehelper.com/lazy-husband-and-what-to-do-about-it/ https://marriagehelper.com/lazy-husband-and-what-to-do-about-it/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT “My husband won’t do anything. He is so lazy. Everything ends up on my plate, and I am drowning in responsibility. https://marriagehelper.com/living-with-limerence-3-dos-donts-for-coping/ https://marriagehelper.com/living-with-limerence-3-dos-donts-for-coping/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The good news is that limerence ALWAYS ends. In the meantime, let’s see what we can do about living with limerence and, eventually, ending limerence. https://marriagehelper.com/should-i-have-sex-with-my-spouse-after-they-cheated-podcast/ https://marriagehelper.com/should-i-have-sex-with-my-spouse-after-they-cheated-podcast/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT One of the most common statements I’ve heard over the years is, “Well, we’re having marital problems, but my spouse still wants to sleep with me.” Now… https://marriagehelper.com/save-your-marriage-while-separated-dln/ https://marriagehelper.com/save-your-marriage-while-separated-dln/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Here at Marriage Helper, we have helped thousands of people who have been in a situation just like yours. https://marriagehelper.com/what-happens-after-an-affair-ends/ https://marriagehelper.com/what-happens-after-an-affair-ends/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Join us in celebrating a woman who ended her affair: “I don’t want praise or congratulations. I just want to share. https://marriagehelper.com/7-ways-to-save-your-marriage/ https://marriagehelper.com/7-ways-to-save-your-marriage/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Rebuild trust by being transparent, consistent, and honest. Communicate openly, show empathy, and follow through on your promises. https://marriagehelper.com/a-prayer-for-a-troubled-marriage/ https://marriagehelper.com/a-prayer-for-a-troubled-marriage/ Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT Ask God to remove anger/hurt, fill you with His Spirit, pour love into your marriage, and give you strength to wait while trusting He’s working. Yes. https://marriagehelper.com/can-you-push-your-spouse-to-have-an-affair/ https://marriagehelper.com/can-you-push-your-spouse-to-have-an-affair/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT We often receive questions like this: “Do all the faithful spouses play a part? I don’t think that we do. https://marriagehelper.com/cant-get-along-with-spouse-at-home-cmm/ https://marriagehelper.com/cant-get-along-with-spouse-at-home-cmm/ Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Let me ask you a question… When you think of your home, what is the feeling that comes to mind? Is it a feeling of peace, calmness, of excitement? https://marriagehelper.com/choosing-lover-spouse/ https://marriagehelper.com/choosing-lover-spouse/ Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT Your spouse doesn’t see sexual rejection as being unattracted. Though inconsiderate, it’s likely coming from a lack of understanding on their part. https://marriagehelper.com/confess-affair-without-losing-marriage/ https://marriagehelper.com/confess-affair-without-losing-marriage/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Confess in three steps: (1) Preparation: end the affair completely, anticipate questions, and understand your vulnerabilities; (2) Telling: choose a private… https://marriagehelper.com/controlling-husband-and-how-to-stop-it/ https://marriagehelper.com/controlling-husband-and-how-to-stop-it/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT If you have a dominating and controlling husband, then this article is for you. https://marriagehelper.com/difference-between-love-limerence-lmc/ https://marriagehelper.com/difference-between-love-limerence-lmc/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Limerence vs love: Love and limerence differ in intensity and duration. Love is characterized by mutual respect and concern, while limerence is often… https://marriagehelper.com/how-long-do-affairs-last/ https://marriagehelper.com/how-long-do-affairs-last/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT If you want to know how long affairs last, we must first establish what kind of affair it is. There are 3 different types of affairs. https://marriagehelper.com/how-to-confront-a-cheating-spouse-intervention-2/ https://marriagehelper.com/how-to-confront-a-cheating-spouse-intervention-2/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Join Dr. Joe as he answers a question on how to confront a cheating spouse: My Husband filed for divorce in Feb 2013 in response to me filing for legal… https://marriagehelper.com/how-to-get-over-limerence-cure/ https://marriagehelper.com/how-to-get-over-limerence-cure/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Join us as Dr. Beam answers a woman’s question on how to get over limerence after ending an affair. https://marriagehelper.com/husband-cheating-heres-talk/ https://marriagehelper.com/husband-cheating-heres-talk/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT “I would like your wise opinion about how to deal with my cheating husband who is involved with another woman. https://marriagehelper.com/i-hate-my-wife/ https://marriagehelper.com/i-hate-my-wife/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT You never thought you’d get to this place. Your bride, your best friend, the woman you fell in love with, has become someone you despise. https://marriagehelper.com/i-love-you-but-im-not-in-love-with-you/ https://marriagehelper.com/i-love-you-but-im-not-in-love-with-you/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have emotions for you, but it’s not what I want. It doesn’t always mean the end of love, it signals emotional disconnection, unmet needs, or the search for… https://marriagehelper.com/im-not-attracted-to-my-husband/ https://marriagehelper.com/im-not-attracted-to-my-husband/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Try to rediscover common interests, engage in new activities together, communicate openly about desires and needs, and prioritize quality time alone. https://marriagehelper.com/im-married-but-in-love-with-someone-else/ https://marriagehelper.com/im-married-but-in-love-with-someone-else/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Falling in love with someone other than your spouse is usually a result of feeling seen and validated by someone. https://marriagehelper.com/limerence-overcoming-an-affair/ https://marriagehelper.com/limerence-overcoming-an-affair/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Overcoming an affair, whether physical or emotional, is one of the hardest challenges a marriage can face. https://marriagehelper.com/loved-one-in-crisis-intervention-strategies-support/ https://marriagehelper.com/loved-one-in-crisis-intervention-strategies-support/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Want to help save a marriage? This two part audio and ebook can be a powerful tool for those who care enough to intervene. https://marriagehelper.com/marriage-separation-with-children-involved-kids/ https://marriagehelper.com/marriage-separation-with-children-involved-kids/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Children take on parents’ emotions. Find your emotional support outside of the home to minimize emotional impact on your children. https://marriagehelper.com/marital-satisfaction-gen-x-gray-divorce/ https://marriagehelper.com/marital-satisfaction-gen-x-gray-divorce/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 59% of married US adults are very satisfied with their marriage, while practicing Christians show 73% satisfaction. https://marriagehelper.com/my-spouse-is-in-love-with-someone-else-what-now-byd/ https://marriagehelper.com/my-spouse-is-in-love-with-someone-else-what-now-byd/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Recognize that 1. You’re not in a competition with the affair partner; 2. This isn’t love, it’s limerence, and it will end; and 3. https://marriagehelper.com/sexless-marriage-do-this-if-your-wife-rejects-you/ https://marriagehelper.com/sexless-marriage-do-this-if-your-wife-rejects-you/ Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Age, health factors, and stress events can all lead to sexual rejection. Lack of satisfaction in the marriage or the bedroom can also be the culprit. https://marriagehelper.com/should-we-have-sex-if-we-are-separated/ https://marriagehelper.com/should-we-have-sex-if-we-are-separated/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT It depends on intent. Sex can aid bonding but risks false hope or mixed signals. https://marriagehelper.com/sexual-rejections-effect-marriage/ https://marriagehelper.com/sexual-rejections-effect-marriage/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT Your spouse doesn’t see sexual rejection as being unattracted. Though inconsiderate, it’s likely coming Answered by Dr. Joe Beam and Dr. Kimberly Beam Holmes. https://marriagehelper.com/the-lover-i-left-my-marriage-for-left-me/ https://marriagehelper.com/the-lover-i-left-my-marriage-for-left-me/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Lover I Left My Marriage For Left Me: A Conversation With Dr. Joe Beam It was so powerful that you gave up your marriage for it… This feeling you have… https://marriagehelper.com/three-stages-madly-love-limerence-dr-joe-show-podcast/ https://marriagehelper.com/three-stages-madly-love-limerence-dr-joe-show-podcast/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT You’re not alone. 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