A Love Language Minute

Being intimate before marriage is wrong. Ultimately, it's the man who should show leadership by setting boundaries. If he doesn't show leadership in this area, it's probably an indication as to his thinking about other Biblical standards. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does your spouse get angry with you about the smallest things? Take notice of each instance and see if something you do or say sets her off. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money doesn't destroy marriages - people do. If you and your spouse argue about money, it's because each of you are blaming the other rather than joining forces to find a solution. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long should you wait to remarry after the death of your spouse? Research has shown that it takes about two years for you to get back on level ground emotionally. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you and your spouse had an argument about money? Couples who argue about the same thing over and over again need help. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you and your spouse have taken the 5 Love Languages quiz but have very different scores for Physical Touch? Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if your wife isn't a talker? Instead of saying "I wish you'd talk more", ask her specific questions that illicit detailed answers. It's easier for her to talk if she's asked a question. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is money an asset or liability to your marriage? It depends on your attitude toward money. If you look to money for the things that money can buy to make you happy, then money will be a source of conflict in your marriage. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fundamental concepts to solving conflict is to recognize that you're both human. If you don't think or feel the same way, you still have to respect each other's humanity. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money can be a big contributor to conflict in marriage; but the biggest problem is a poor relationship. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're separated, is there any hope for your marriage? Dr. Gary Chapman says that if your husband has not remarried, there's still hope. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if your wife jokes about all the crushes she's had on other guys? Be open about how that makes you feel, and ask her to stop saying those things. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a guy says, "I don't love her any more", it usually means he's lost that euphoric feel of being "in love" when he first got married. Love isn't a feeling, it's an attitude and an action. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with an angry spouse? It requires tough love. Tell your spouse that what they are doing is unacceptable, and you're going to seek out counseling. Invite your spouse to join you. If things don't change, separation might be necessary for a while. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does love look like in a marriage? Turn to I Corinthians 13:4-7 to see how God describes love! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel you're emotionally unstable, it may be due to living in a loveless and dysfunctional family. As an adult, seek out a counselor that is trained to provide help in this area. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people think that physical intimacy before marriage is acceptable because marriage is "just a formality". Marriage isn't just a formality, it's a public declaration of the covenant you're making. Statistics bear out that those who have sex before marriage are far more likely to divorce. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is not a feeling. It's a way of life. It's a choice you make in how to express it. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You as a parent need to acknowledge that you cannot control your adult children, but you can influence them in a positive way. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is love? Some might think it's the feeling you have when you're "in love". But those feelings are temporary. True love is an attitude and action. Read I Corinthians 13:4-7 to see how the Bible defines love. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.