Every marriage goes through hard seasons. Maybe you're in one right now, where
conversations are sharp, silence is loud, and the connection you once felt feels
distant and strained. Maybe the stress of life, work, parenting, or past wounds has
crept in and started building walls between you. If that's where you are, hear
this. You are not alone. Marriage isn't easy. It's sacred, yes, but also messy,
layered, and complex. Hard doesn't mean hopeless. Conflict doesn't mean failure.
Struggles don't signal the end. They point to places that need attention, not
abandonment. Healing starts with the smallest choices. Choosing to pause
instead of react. Choosing to ask instead of assume. Choosing to lean in instead of
shut down. If resentment has built up, begin here. Ask yourself, what am I
feeling that I haven't said out loud? How can I soften instead of harden? And
what do I love about this person that I've stopped noticing? Love isn't just a
feeling. It's a daily decision to show up, even when it's hard, especially when it's
hard. You don't need to have all the answers today, but you can take one step
toward each other. One kind word, one act of grace, one honest conversation. You are
stronger together than this struggle is, and the best stories are those that
include redemption. Keep going, keep choosing, and keep showing up.