In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace explore bids for attention—small interactions that can significantly impact the strength of a relationship. They discuss how recognizing and responding to these bids can prevent couples from drifting apart, drawing on research from Drs. John and Julie Gottman. The Grace's provide practical insights and tips to help you stay connected with your partner, emphasizing the power of intentional time together. Whether you're navigating life with a significant other, friends, or even colleagues, this episode offers valuable advice to improve your relationships.

Relationships can be complicated, but having a "map" for navigating them makes a world of difference. This article explores three foundational principles—being kind, descriptive, and curious—that are essential for building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships. By focusing on these, you can better understand and connect with others while minimizing conflict

Can one well-timed word change a life? In this week's video, Alisa Grace describes how God enables us to edify others and gives three easy steps to give a meaningful compliment.

In this week's episode, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss how personality impacts our relationships, and offer practical ways we can use personality tools to better understand ourselves and others.

Being vulnerable is an important part of relationships but that doesn't mean it is easy. How do you know when it is safe to share personal, vulnerable parts of you with someone else? Take a look at this video!

In this week's blog post, Pam Farrel, relationship specialist and bestselling author, gives effective and practical tips to help you build upon the life-changing Biblical hope that will revolutionize your relationship!

In this week's episode CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss the role of intent in communication and offer practical ways to assess and adapt not only what we say but why we say it and the impact it has on our relationships.

How do you prepare for a healthy, vibrant relationship with your spouse before getting married?

In this week's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by marriage ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss the importance of mentorship and the practical ways everyone can make a difference.

In this week's video, CMR consulting therapist Willa Williams explains how to decipher when it's ok to pause important conversations and when to engage in these discussions after having time to cool down.