Dear ,

Last week I sent you an email about Marriage Momentum, our monthly resource designed to help you build a stronger, more loving relationship.

Today I want to tell you about a couple that was rocked recently when the wife found pictures and comments on her husband's phone. She had a hunch something was going on, and had been asking him about it.

She was hurt that he had the pictures, and was livid that he lied about it for months.

In the aftermath, the wife put the husband out of the house for two days, which means he didn't see her nor his young child.

After some thought, she let him back in the house, but now things are awkward. Here's part of what she sent me:

I feel like just like I needed to forgive him to move forward, he has to forgive himself so we can move forward or else it’s going to continue to be this ongoing weirdness that it’s been since Saturday night.

I can relate to where the husband is right now -- not forgiving himself.

I recall the days when the story I told myself about what Cetelia (my wife) was thinking about me was more damaging than reality. That seems to be the case with this husband.

Sure, his wife is still upset about what happened.

At the same time, she has forgiven him, and let him come back home. That means something.

Part of what it means is that she's looking for him to live with her in a way that is not more damaging than what he did. More positively, she's looking for him to live in a way that empowers their relationship.

It's not easy and may not happen over night, but it is possible.

The wife understands that she needs to be patient with.

What the husband needs to understand is that he's got to forgive himself.

How about you?

Do you need to forgive...you?

Forgiving yourself is a crucial step in creating momentum in your marriage. When we hold onto grudges and don't forgive ourselves, it creates a barrier that prevents us from fully moving forward and growing together.

Forgiveness is one of the topics we'll cover in great details as a part of Marriage Momentum. We'll encourage couples to take a step back and reflect on the love and commitment that brought them together. By extending grace and forgiveness to each other and themselves, they can work towards creating a strong and healthy relationship.

Marriage Momentum includes 10 expertly crafted audio lessons each month, an exclusive Facebook community of supportive couples, and a live, monthly group coaching call where you will get personalized advice from experts and connect with other couples.

And perhaps the best part is that it is pay what you want, meaning you can choose the amount that works best for you and your budget.

If you sign up for Marriage Momentum before February 7th, you'll also receive these exclusive bonuses free of charge:

• EBook: The Blessed Marriage devotion ($15 value)
• Audio & Study Guide: How Happy Couples Handle Conflict ($19 value)
• Video & Study Guide: The Five Love Languages ($19 value)

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to chat with you more about how Marriage Momentum can benefit you and your spouse.

Best,

Kevin

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