The silent destroyer lurking in countless marriages has a name—pride. It's that stubborn refusal to bend, that self-focused certainty that you're right and your spouse is wrong, and that resistance to outside help that keeps so many couples locked in cycles of conflict.

Our conversation picks up from our previous discussion, diving deeper into the specific ways pride sabotages marriages. We explore how pride manifests as an unwillingness to seek marriage "tune-ups" or mediators who could provide neutral perspectives when conflicts arise. These outside voices aren't about taking sides but rather about creating space where both partners can truly express themselves and be heard without defensive reactions. Pride whispers that seeking help is unnecessary or a sign of weakness, when in reality, it demonstrates commitment to your relationship's health.

We discuss how pride makes apologizing nearly impossible, even when you know you're wrong. This refusal to acknowledge mistakes creates emotional barriers that grow with each unresolved conflict. Similarly, pride creates an unwillingness to compromise—insisting on "my way or the highway" regardless of the cost to the relationship. The culmination of these pride-driven behaviors is emotional disconnection, where you remain physically present but emotionally checked out of your marriage. After nearly 33 years together, we've discovered that humility—the opposite of pride—creates the foundation for lasting love. We share how choosing humility invites God's grace into your marriage, providing the strength needed to overcome challenges together rather than facing them divided.

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