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Since every married couple has different thoughts and feelings, there will be barriers to good communication. The best way to break down those barriers is to Listen!
Couples that live together before getting married are no better prepared for marriage than those who did not. In fact, their divorce rate is even higher.
Having a growing marriage is extremely difficult when their work requires being separated for long periods of time.
How important is it to know all the secrets of your spouse's past? Be sensitive and don't force him to share thing he doesn't want to share. If God has forgiven him, allow him to choose the things about which he's willing to share.
The boomerang generation - it's when your older children leave but then move back home. This can be very challenging for the parents. Don't be afraid to talk to other parents who can share with you how they were able to handle it.
A military couple's love language is quality time. How can they express their love while one spouse is deployed? Today's technology enables them to communicate electronically. So call often!
We often connect past relationships to the music of that era. If you're married now, it's probably wise not to listen to that music any more. Then you probably won't relive those memories and be drawn away from your spouse.
Most of us are self-centered. We strive to achieve our goals but often lose our marriages in the process. If we aim to build our marriages while at the same time building our careers, both spouses win.
At the heart of the Christian marriage is the idea of Unity. God said the two should become one. Marriage is designed to satisfy that deep desire for intimacy.
As your spouse is preparing for deployment, ask them if there are some specific things you can do to make them feel loved.