Dr. Jason & Nicole Green

There are chapters in marriage that catch you off guard—ones no manual truly prepares you to face. It doesn’t matter how many premarital counseling sessions you attend. Wedding vows aren’t enough to shield you from life’s surprises. Even the most insightful books leave gaps no one expects. And when you step into a second marriage or blended family , suddenly the climb feels even steeper, with a whole new set of unexpected twists. Here’s what our path has taught us. 1. Love Is Real — But So...

It’s a question many couples quietly wrestle with: Is it appropriate to have friends of the opposite sex once you’re married?  The short answer is yes, but with wisdom, boundaries, and mutual agreement. Marriage is a covenant, not just a relationship. In Ephesians 5:25, husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, sacrificially and selflessly. That kind of love prioritizes protection, trust, and unity above personal preferences. So the real question isn’t can you  —...

Marcus and Alisha sat on opposite ends of the couch every night. Not angry. Not fighting. Just… existing. Their conversations revolved around work schedules, their children’s activities, and what needed fixing around the house. They loved each other deeply, but their marriage felt like a house with the lights on and no warmth inside. They weren’t in crisis. They were in a drift. What they were experiencing is something many couples quietly endure: unmet intimacy needs in marriage. And this is...