Healing Marriage

Wife and mother Cindy Beall's world was shattered when her beloved husband of nine years confessed his pornography addiction, numerous affairs, and the stunning news that another woman was pregnant with his child. What could have been the end of a marriage instead became a testament to God's miraculous ability to restore broken hearts and damaged bonds. With the wisdom and healing she's gained in the twenty years that have passed since her husband's devastating revelation, Cindy shares her own experience as well as those of couples she's counselled.

Read by the authors with Becky Allender and Lisa Call. What if you could experience a marriage that is not just good, but truly life-giving? Therapists Dan Allender and Steve Call show how deeper intimacy can bring more healing and delight. Every relationship has its highs and lows, but we often...

You've made a commitment to see your marriage healed, so now what? Whether your relationship is recovering from an affair, pornography addiction, or just years of coasting, Cindy Beall shares from her redeemed-marriage journey to help you heal deeply by restoring faith in a future, build wisely from the foundation up, invest generously in your marriage and in other people, and much more.

“If you want to know why Harriet Lerner is one of my great heroes, Why Won’t You Apologize? is the answer. This book is a game changer.” —Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rising Strong “Harriet Lerner is one hell of a wise woman. She draws you in with...

Within every community, toxic people can be found hiding in families, couples, companies, and places of worship. The cryptic nature of psychological abuse involves repetitious mind games played by one individual or a group of people. Psychological abuse leaves no bruises. There are no broken bones. There are no holes in the walls. The bruises, brokenness, and holes are held tightly within the target of the abuse.

Every person today knows someone who has been impacted by the devastating effects of sexual brokenness in one of its various manifestations—porn addiction, affairs, sexual compulsivity, and sex addiction. The individuals and couples who have been affected by sexual brokenness in the form of sexual betrayal universally report that it is one of the most emotionally gut-wrenching experiences anyone can endure. They will often describe it as feeling “worse than death”, and many say they would rather die.

It is always difficult to deal with problems that occur constantly in our relationships, and people find it hard to overcome these problems in order to rebuild their relations with their partners. It is even harder when these problems arise because your partner cheats on you. This is one of the situations where it seems as if it is virtually impossible for you both to get back to how you were before. Many of these stories end with broken-hearted and angry breakups or divorces.

Men are right. The "relationship talk" does not help. Dr. Patricia Love’s and Dr. Steven Stosny’s How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It reveals the stunning truth about marital happiness: Love is not about better communication. It's about connection.

Unlock the secrets to healing after infidelity. Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to truly rebuild trust and find peace after the devastating experience of being cheated on?Are you reeling from the pain of betrayal? Discover a path to healing and reclaim your life with our exclusive bonus guide. Infidelity can shatter your world, leaving you engulfed in confusion, anger, and heartache. The whirlwind of emotions may make it feel impossible to envision a future free from pain. But you’re not alone—many have walked this path and emerged stronger, more self-aware, and ready to ...

Are you or your spouse intrigued by the possibilities of domestic discipline, but not interested in nerdy, complicated BDSM contracts or patriarchal fundamentalist practices that try to pretend that we still live in the 1950s? This book takes a 21st century approach to spanking and domestic discipline in heterosexual relationships, offering no-nonsense tips on how to leverage your current relationship dynamics to make both partners happier and more secure in their marriage. The Well-Spanked Wife presents concepts, case studies and techniques to introduce spanking into your relationship in ...

When obedience costs everything, will faith still be enough? Lailah Moore thought the hardest part was over. The divorce filed, the café thriving, the second chance finally within reach. But when her ex-husband contests the settlement and his pregnant fiancée sets her sights on the café, everything she’s built teeters on the edge of collapse. While rumors swirl and one-star reviews flood in, Lailah refuses to close her doors. The Sunset Café has become holy ground, a refuge for women like Alyssa, a young wife running from control and fear; Chanel, the fierce friend who keeps laughter ...

"An invaluable resource . . . For Christians dealing with the challenges of mental illness in their spouse, this is a must-read.” — BlueInk Reviews, starred review Many books exist to help the mentally ill or addicted. But this book is here to help you. Struggling spouses may abandon their relationships from sheer exhaustion. This book helps you regain strength and find healthy ways to move forward with a unique blend of Christian perspectives and research-based insights. Each chapter speaks to a common frustration or question, including: Can I survive this? How can I start feeling like...

Little compares to the devastation people feel upon discovering their spouse has been unfaithful. Shocked, devastated and overwhelmed, couples often hit stalemates as they struggle to get past intense emotional pain, mistrust, resentment and never-ending arguments about the betrayal. From the bestselling author of DIVORCE BUSTING and THE SEX-STARVED MARRIAGE, renowned therapist, and TEDx speaker, Michele Weiner-Davis, comes a powerful blueprint for helping couples rebuild trust and mend their marriages following the crisis of discovery of an affair through forgiveness and beyond.

A couple on the verge of divorce gives their marriage one last try. Will they be able to get past the issues holding them back? "A heart-warming romance," Jamie Brook Thompson. Candice is through with married life and all it entailed: infertility, an adoption gone wrong, and the death of her husband’s twin brother. Now that they’ve been separated for nearly a year, Candice is finally ready to set Logan free. But when he steps back into her life, Candice begins to have second thoughts. Even though she hasn’t fully healed from the heartache she endured over their married years, she ...

If you have an anxious attachment style, you may struggle to believe you will ever be worthy enough for potential partners, and you may doubt that relationships will ever work out. While it takes hard work to change an insecure attachment style, research shows that people can create secure attachment by doing work on themselves and facilitating better communication with partners. All you need is to learn the tools that this book provides and begin to apply them to your life.

Vivienne Rourke has always known the comforts of wealth, but the one thing her father never gave her was love. When he forces her into a marriage with his ruthless partner, she flees west with a hidden identity, taking a governess role at a ranch—unaware that this choice will change everything… Levi Holloway is a widowed rancher, left alone to raise his young daughter after his wife’s death. After being abandoned by another woman, he hires a governess, never expecting the one who arrives to steal both his daughter’s heart and his own… As Vivienne and Levi grow closer, their bond ...

What if lasting love isn’t about luck—it’s about learning the laws that make it work? Every couple dreams of forever. But between daily stress, emotional distance, and the weight of expectations, even good relationships can lose their spark. The 10 Laws of an Amazing Marriage reveals the timeless principles that turn ordinary partnerships into extraordinary bonds.In these pages, you’ll discover: The foundation of mutual respect — how to keep admiration and equality alive, even during conflict. How to rebuild emotional safety so both partners feel seen, valued, and secure. The ...

Three bad dragon Alphas force me into marriage, saying I’m theirs. I got used to the bullying and the taunting. But my visions say something worse is coming. That’s when three Alphas track down my scent and say I’m their Omega. And when I resist, they kidnap me and force me to be their mate. I’ve been in hiding, finally savoring my freedom from the torments of the pack. But the bad Alphas have other plans for me. They say the dragons are becoming extinct, that they need to mate with me. They say I’ve always been theirs. That they’ll kill and die for me. They always get what they...

REVISED October 2023 From award-winning author and Adult ADHD expert Gina Pera, the first guide to understanding how unrecognized or poorly managed ADHD could be interfering with sexual intimacy. Newly revised. "Gina, sex is difficult for people with ADHD; it's tough to stay focused!" says a female friend who has ADHD. Staying focused during intimacy is only one issue that challenges couples affected by adult ADHD. Yet, strangely enough, even many mental-healthcare professionals assume that sex constitutes an “ADHD Free” zone where brain-based challenges with attention, organization, ...

Nothing destroys trust like sexual betrayal. Beyond broken vows, a woman who discovers that her husband has been viewing pornography or having an affair must deal with devastating blows to her self-image and self-worth. She must grapple with the fact that the man she thought she knew has lied and deceived her. She may even bear the brunt of shame and judgment when the people around her find out.