What Makes a WellCouple?
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WellCouples Pray
Jesus says that whoever believes in me, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ A marriage built on faith taps into this Well through regular prayer. WellCouples regularly go to the true source of life for wisdom, guidance, and worship. "Commitment to one's faith appears strongly correlated to commitment to one's spouse." - Institute of Family Studies (2020)
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WellCouples Dream
Just like the Samaritan woman, we all need an encounter with Jesus at the Well to give us a fresh vision of what a life lived with purpose, adventure, and joy could look like. WellCouples take time to dream big dreams together that draw them closer to each other and closer to God. “Talking about your shared vision can foster attunement." - The Gottman Institute
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WellCouples Act
When the Hebrews were thirsty, God told Moses to throw a log into the Well at Marah to make the bitter waters sweet. Just like Moses took action after prayer, WellCouples take intentional action to move them forward toward the sweetness of life lived in their vision. “Implementing your shared goals can help you be a stronger couple with a purpose.” -Terry Gaspard, The Gottman Institute
Your sanctification is not a rowboat where you provide all of the power, nor is it a powerboat where you sit back and provide zero power. It is more like a sailboat where God provides the power, but you must catch the wind in your sails for any impact to be made.
-Dr. Joshua Mauldin
“Protect your marriage by regularly trying new things and sharing new experiences with your spouse.”
— For Better: How the Surprising Science of Happy Couples Can Help Your Marriage Succeed, Tara Parker-Pope
A recent study tracked couples for ten weeks to assess marriage satisfaction. The study found that couples who engaged in exciting dates had a significantly greater growth in marriage satisfaction than the couples who had “pleasant” dates.