The Character Method
Equipping Couples To Love & Last
By Felice and Retta Mathieu • Married As One LLC
Is Poor Communication Slowly Destroying Your Marriage?
Discover the 20 hidden character barriers that sabotage even the most loving Christian couples...
And learn the biblical method that transforms hearts, heals wounds, and creates the deep connection you've been longing for.
The Character Method
20 Barriers
4 Foundations
Biblical Truth
Lasting Change
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
Conversations Turn Into Arguments
You try to talk, but somehow every discussion becomes a fight. You both want to connect, but you keep hurting each other instead.
Walking on Eggshells
You've learned to avoid certain topics because they always lead to conflict. The silence feels safer, but the distance is growing.
Same Problems, Different Day
You've had the same argument 100 times. Nothing changes. You're both tired of going in circles.
Feeling Unheard and Misunderstood
You try to share your heart, but your spouse doesn't seem to get it. They get defensive or dismiss your concerns.
Growing Apart Instead of Together
You love each other, but you're living like roommates. The emotional intimacy you once had feels like a distant memory.
"This Isn't What I Expected"
Marriage was supposed to be your safe haven, but sometimes it feels like a battlefield. You wonder if you're the only ones struggling.
Maybe You've Even Thought...
- "We just don't communicate well"
- "My spouse never listens to me"
- "We always fight about the same things"
- "I feel so alone in my marriage"
- "Maybe we're just not compatible"
- "I don't know how to fix this"
- "We need help, but don't know where to start"
- "I'm tired of pretending everything's fine"
What If The Problem Isn't Your Communication Skills?
After years of marriage ministry and biblical counseling, we've discovered something powerful: most communication problems aren't actually communication problems—they're character problems.
The techniques you've tried fail because they don't address the heart issues underneath. But when you transform your character, your communication naturally becomes more loving, truthful, and grace-filled.
Part 1: Foundation of Self
Address selfishness, pride, denial, insecurity, and defensiveness that block authentic connection.
Part 2: Heart of Forgiveness
Heal wounds from unforgiveness, negativity, silence, revenge, and unfaithfulness.
Part 3: Practice of Truth
Build transparency by overcoming lies, secrecy, manipulation, and lack of growth.
Part 4: Expression of Love
Show active care through attention, investment, support, empathy, and respect.
Imagine Your Marriage When...
Conversations Flow Naturally
You can discuss anything—even difficult topics—with grace, understanding, and love. Conflict becomes a pathway to deeper intimacy.
You Feel Truly Known
Your spouse sees your heart, understands your needs, and makes you feel valued and cherished every day.
Your Marriage Is Your Safe Haven
Home becomes the place where you can be completely yourself—loved, accepted, and supported unconditionally.
You Grow Together
Instead of growing apart, you become each other's biggest supporter, helping one another become who God created you to be.
Your Love Deepens Over Time
Rather than just surviving, your marriage becomes a beautiful testimony of God's transforming love that inspires others.
God Is Glorified
Your relationship reflects Christ's love for the church, becoming a powerful witness to your children and community.
What You'll Discover Inside
The Barrier Assessment
Identify your top growth areas with our comprehensive evaluation tool
Foundation Issues
Overcome selfishness, pride, denial, insecurity, and defensiveness
Forgiveness Practices
Heal from unforgiveness, negativity, silence, revenge, and betrayal
Truth & Transparency
Eliminate lies, secrecy, manipulation, and commit to growth
Active Love
Express love through attention, investment, support, empathy, and respect
Practical Exercises
Hands-on activities for each barrier with step-by-step implementation
Biblical Foundation
Scripture-based insights for lasting transformation rooted in God's truth
Ongoing Practices
Daily, weekly, and monthly habits to maintain and grow your progress
"Marriage is a major vehicle for the gospel's remaking of your heart from the inside out and your life from the ground up."— Pastor Tim Keller
Meet Your Guides
Felice & Retta Mathieu
Founders of Married As One LLC, Felice and Retta bring a unique combination of personal experience, clinical research, and deep biblical study to marriage ministry.
Felice's Journey: Growing up as an orphan created an intense hunger to understand what makes relationships not just survive, but truly thrive. This personal experience led to years of studying relationship science and biblical truth.
Retta's Foundation: As a pastor's kid, Retta witnessed firsthand how biblical principles, when lived authentically, create marriages that weather every storm.
Together, they've helped countless couples build marriages that don't just endure—they become sources of healing, joy, and witness to God's redemptive love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Let Another Year Go By Struggling
Your marriage is worth fighting for. The tools you need for transformation are right here, waiting for you to take the first step.
Character matters more than chemistry. Growth is always possible with God's help.
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