Christian marriage, without the theory.
Ricardo Martins and Vanessa Lima write every day about restoration, betrayal and forgiveness, communication and keeping Christ at the center of the home — as people who hit the bottom and came back.
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Marriage in crisis: the 5 silent signs before a separation
Almost no separation actually starts on the day of the separation. Ricardo Martins walks through the five silent signs that show up months earlier — and one practical move for each, this week.
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Can you forgive an affair? What nobody tells you about forgiveness
Vanessa Lima, who forgave her husband Ricardo Martins after betrayal, explains the difference between forgiving, trusting and reconciling — and why nobody is required to do all three at once.
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Indifference kills more marriages than affairs do
Most marriages don't end with a scandal — they end with an "I'm fine" repeated for years. Ricardo Martins on what John Gottman's research reveals and what to do about it today.
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Only one of you wants to save the marriage. Now what?
What to do when you want to fight for your marriage and your spouse has already given up — the 5 steps Ricardo Martins teaches couples in crisis, with Christ at the center.
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Three reads, in the right order — from a couple who has been there.