Avoiding conflict and emotional discomfort may seem like the easiest route, but it often leads to greater loneliness, bitterness, and regret. In this article, we explore why there is no pain-free option in relationships and how choosing the right kind of pain—like confronting tough conversations or seeking reconciliation—can lead to deeper connection, freedom, and personal growth.

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

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 today's Valentine's special, Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss their book, Red Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle, and uncover the T.I.M.E. needed to invest in marital intimacy. Listen along to hear what long-lasting intimacy looks like and how their acronym can best help you cultivate red hot monogamy.

In this week's video, CMR staff therapist, Willa Williams, addresses the common habit of negative self-talk and its damaging impact on our daily lives.

In this week's blog, best-selling author and marriage ministry leader, Pam Farrel, addresses the daily conflicts faced in marriage, offering an "AHA" inspired method for marriage meetups, empowering couples with practical steps to help revolutionize their marriage.

In this week's podcast, Dr. Anna Sinclair shares her inspiring journey of embracing her disability. Listen along as she offers a unique hope for how to live in light of our scars, whether they are seen or unseen, and the unexpected joy that comes along the way.

In this week's blog, Dr. Jana Anderson reveals how to speak up for yourself in a way that will not only keep you from belittling your partner but actually help your partner feel known and cared for by you.

In part two of this two-part series, New Testament expert Dr. Jon Lunde joins Chris and Alisa Grace as they discuss why culture has drifted away from Scriptural values, and offer a Biblical alternative to the three most common (but not the best) options for sex in relationships today.

In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace explains how we tend to work against ourselves in relationships, and offers practical steps to combat these internal threats.