As marriage and relationship coaches, we have learned a lot over the years and have seen firsthand how important it is to have a strong foundation in your marriage. So, let’s dive in and explore these building blocks together, and hopefully, you’ll find some actionable advice that you can apply in your own lives. Remember to share this post with someone you know who could use this information!

1. Start with a Solid Foundation: Your Relationship with God

Before you can build a successful relationship with your spouse, you need to have a strong foundation individually. For us, this meant getting right with God and living our lives based on the principles of His Word. When you have a personal relationship with God, you become a better spouse and are able to navigate the challenges of marriage with wisdom and grace. So, make yourself a willing vessel to be led by the Spirit through this thing we call life.

2. Teamwork: Working Together as a United Front

The first building block of a successful relationship is teamwork. A strong marriage requires two people who are willing and diligent to work together as a unit. This means communicating openly and honestly, supporting each other through thick and thin, and always considering your spouse’s needs and feelings in every decision you make. When you focus on “we” instead of “me,” you create a strong bond that can withstand any challenge life throws your way.

3. Kindness: Showing Love and Compassion to Your Spouse

Kindness is a crucial aspect of any successful relationship. This means not only performing kind acts but also thinking with kindness, listening to your spouse, surprising them with their favorites, sharing information that you know they need, praying for them, and showing love and compassion in every interaction. Remember, sometimes your spouse may need you to be there for them in times of sorrow or loss, so be willing to stop what you’re doing and offer them the support they need.

4. Making More Deposits than Withdrawals: Embracing the Journey Together

Marriage is a journey, and it’s essential to make more deposits than withdrawals in your relationship account. This means consistently showing love, kindness, and support to your spouse, even when times are tough. Embrace the journey together, and remember that even when your relationship is strained, you still want to go through this life with your spouse and figure things out as a team.

5. Multiplying Goodness: Creating a Fruitful Marriage

God intended marriage to be fruitful, and we should always look for ways to multiply goodness in our relationship. This means increasing in love, kindness, joy, and creating more of our kind through love and kindness. When we focus on multiplying goodness, our marriages become stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling.

6. Communication and Connection: The Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship

Finally, communication and connection are essential for a successful marriage. This means expressing your feelings of affection and admiration, focusing on making more deposits than withdrawals, and embracing the journey together. Remember, a healthy relationship starts with a solid foundation in God, so make sure to prioritize your spiritual growth as well.

Conclusion

We hope that you have found value in this exploration of the building blocks of a successful relationship. Our prayer is that these insights will encourage you, convict you, and help you self-correct any areas that need improvement. Remember, reconnecting with your spouse is crucial, so take the time to think about how you respond to them and be brave enough to address any issues that may be holding you back.

As always, we’re here to support you and your marriage journey. Stay strong, keep building, and remember that with God at the center, your marriage can thrive and flourish. Blessings!