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Are You and Your Spouse Best Friends?

Day 3 - Mar 25, 2026

Believing in Each Other is a Key Foundation of Friendship

You can’t truly be best friends with someone who doesn’t believe in you. That’s why God uses our relationship with our spouse to help us reach our full potential. As spouses, our role is to uplift one another and encourage each other to become who God created us to be. We should strive to be our spouse's biggest cheerleader and supporter, consistently reminding them of their worth and the truth of what the Lord says about them, rather than focusing on their failures.

Check Your Words!

  • Have you been speaking words of encouragement to your spouse?
  • Have you unintentionally used discouraging words?
  • How do you think your spouse would respond to these questions?


Take Action

Research shows that positive communication significantly impacts marital satisfaction. According to a study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, couples who express gratitude and appreciation for each other report higher levels of happiness and stability in their relationships.

  • Before the day is over, take a moment to look your spouse in the eyes and compliment them on something they did well or a great effort they made.
  • Make an effort to express this, even if you don’t receive an encouraging word in return. You’ll be glad you did, and it will strengthen the bond of belief and support in your marriage.

Day 5 - Mar 28, 2025

Emotional Intimacy

Welcome to our final segment on "The Secrets to a Successful Marriage!" Are you ready to dive deeper into emotional intimacy with your spouse? Let’s make this fun and enlightening!

A Quick Emotional Intimacy Test

Grab your spouse and sit down together for a heart-to-heart. Here are a few questions to explore together:

  1. Are your emotional needs being met?
  2. Do I make you feel valued?
  3. Is there anything I do that frustrates you?
  4. How do you think I can improve?

Now, write down your answers and then trade papers to read each other's responses. This exercise may feel vulnerable, but it’s a powerful step toward deeper connection!

Why It Matters

Yes, these questions might make you cringe a bit—selfish pride and insecurity can often hold us back from open conversations. But remember, this is about growth! Vulnerable discussions pave the way for insight and understanding.

Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” This scripture highlights the importance of honest communication in strengthening your relationship.



Take Action

Creating a Safe Space

Establishing a “safe place” for these conversations is crucial. You want to ensure that both of you can share openly without fear of judgment. When we first started asking these questions, we felt a bit squirmy, but over time, we learned to embrace it.

Now, we regularly check in with each other—asking and answering these questions keeps our emotional intimacy alive. We’ve learned to say, “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize my words/actions made you feel that way.” This willingness to forgive and grow together is key to a happy marriage.

Make It Fun!

Why not mark your calendar for a little getaway? Take time to reconnect and enjoy fun activities together. Use this time to ask each other, “How am I doing?” This can turn into a joyful tradition that strengthens your bond!

Thought-Provoking Questions

  • How can you create a safe environment for open communication in your marriage?
  • What steps will you take to ensure emotional intimacy remains a priority in your relationship?