5 Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Marriage Right Now

Last Updated on February 27, 2025 by Andrea

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Remember When?

Just a few years ago you married the love of your life. Everything was perfect. You couldn’t be happier with the union you two created, and the commitment you both made to one another. You had regular date nights and set aside time to focus on your relationship.

But now, only a few short years later, something has happened. It’s hard to describe — it’s like you’ve grown apart somehow — you feel something is off. You try not to think about it because you tell yourself that everything is fine, but that nagging feeling persists: in fact it gets worse every day.

Let’s face it — as we all know, marriage is difficult; it takes work to make a marriage last. After all, the odds are rather against us: the marriage rate in America is at a 50-year low, and the number of divorces in America is skyrocketing.

Marriage can be difficult

Everyone wants a strong marriage. But sometimes it can be difficult to maintain a happy marriage. It seems the world conspires against married people. Between demands on our time, finances, and attention, it’s an all-out war to fight for our marriage. We know that Scripture says we should keep no record of wrongs and love as God does, with a sacrificial love. But it’s difficult to implement biblical principles to our marriage when the world seems to be conspiring against us.

You can strengthen your marriage

Here are some practical tips to help you strengthen your marriage, your faith, and yourself:

1. Don’t take your partner for granted. Make sure you acknowledge all the things they do for you, even if it’s just putting a load of laundry in the dryer or making dinner for the family. A grateful relationship is a healthy relationship.
2. Be honest about your feelings with each other—it’s okay if that means arguing sometimes! Just make sure you’re listening to each other and trying to understand where they’re coming from before responding. There’s some idea floating around that Christian couples shouldn’t have conflict, but that’s not true at all. Tough times happen and honest communication can help us navigate those seasons when we have conflict.
3. Do something together every week that’s just for fun, like going out to eat or taking a walk around town together (this one is especially important if you have kids). This regular time together will help remind both of you why you love each other so much! Then remember what you did – those activities become future stories! Look for new ways to connect – try a new hobby or study love languages and find all the ways you can speak your spouse’s love language. Identify each of your favorite things and try to make them a reality!
4. Pray together every day—even if it’s only in passing while driving somewhere with the kids screaming in the backseat! It’ll help keep things grounded when everything else seems crazy outside of your relationship. Prayer also helps deepen your intimate relationship. Prayer together for your daily lives, work needs, and family life can help you to strengthen the foundation of your marriage. Spiritual growth inevitably leads to a stronger marriage.
5. Remember that God will meet all of your needs. It may not always seem like it, but He really will. Focus on what’s in front of you and don’t stress too much about the future. Marriages are made up of imperfect people focusing on their own needs. Make TODAY a great day by appreciating the needs God has met for your marriage today. God’s love is bigger than we can even imagine and He delights in giving us the desires of our heart.

I’m here for you…

This is a blog about how to strengthen your marriage, particularly through effective communication. I share my experiences, give you advice and tips to improve your marriage, and provide resources for you as well. I’ve been happily married for over 30 years now and I am passionate about helping others build strong relationships.

This site is a place where we can all come together and share our stories, struggles and victories. I’m happy to be here, and I hope you’ll join me on this journey. I’m here to help you improve your marriage.

If you’d like me to come speak to your group about how to have a successful marriage and family, I’m available for you. Contact me here.

❓ What strategy will you begin today? Scroll to the bottom to leave a comment and let us know!

With love,

🌸 Andrea

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