A sudden breakup can leave you heartbroken and searching for answers. In this Ask the Expert, Dr. Chris Grace shares how to approach a conversation with your ex, honor their boundaries, and find peace in Christ amid unanswered questions.

When you share how you feel and your spouse dismisses it, shutting down can feel like the safest response. How can you keep the conversation open while standing up for yourself? In this Ask the Expert, learn five ways to respond with honesty, empathy, and care.

When trust has been broken by repeated lies, rebuilding it takes more than an apology. Willa Williams shares practical steps for both partners to begin restoring honesty, emotional safety, and connection through consistent actions, healthy boundaries, forgiveness, prayer, and intentional trust-building over time.

Is saying “I’m sorry” enough, or should we always ask for forgiveness? Alisa Grace explores the wisdom of apologizing well—honoring genuine repentance while allowing space for forgiveness to unfold in its own time.

“Do we have to be financially stable before we get married?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from couples—and the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In this honest and practical post, Dr. Chris Grace shares what really matters more than a padded bank account: a plan, a support system, and a deep commitment to face the future together. Whether you're weighing wisdom or just wondering if love can survive on a student budget and a returned grill, this one's for you.

Many parents find that after having children, their marriage slowly takes a backseat. The once-strong connection between husband and wife is replaced by endless to-do lists, school activities, and bedtime routines. Before they know it, their relationship feels more like a business partnership than a loving marriage.

Our families shape so much of who we are—our values, beliefs, and even the way we expect relationships to function. But when we get married, those ingrained expectations don’t always align with our spouse’s background. So, what does leaving and cleaving really mean in this context?

The question "How do you come to an agreement on your teenager's dating when you and your spouse grew up so differently?" is addressed by Alisa Grace with four thoughtful steps. She emphasizes starting with prayer for wisdom and unity, listening to understand each other’s perspectives without judgment, and working together as a team to brainstorm and implement solutions. By fostering open communication and mutual respect, parents can align their approaches and create a unified plan for navigating their teenager’s dating journey.

What do I do when a good friend is hurting but pushes me away when I try to be there for her?

Unsure you can trust them? In today's Ask the Expert CMR Co-director Alisa Grace addresses the issue of mistrust and offers a practical formula to answer the question: "How can a spouse support another spouse that struggles with trust issues?"