Inspirational Marriage Quotes for Wives In Struggling Marriages

I remember scrolling through social media, seeing quote after quote that seemed to capture picture-perfect marriages—ones that didn't quite match my reality. I’d open Pinterest only to be bombarded with inspirational quotes like, “the greatest marriages are built on teamwork”, or “marriage is an endless sleepover with your best friend”, or “couples that laugh together, stay together”.. Except instead of feeling inspired, I often felt confused, ashamed, and alone, wondering if something was wrong with me or my relationship. 

If you’re a woman who feels lost in the struggle to fix your marriage, you’re not alone. Many of us have faced moments when it seems like everything is falling apart, and hope feels out of reach. What I’ve learned through my own journey is that the advice often found on social media can feel so unattainable. Instead of providing clarity and support, it can deepen the pain and confusion. 

The truth is, we can’t control anyone but ourselves, we can’t undo the past, and we can’t wish away our pain. But here’s the good news: you can heal, rebuild, and truly enjoy the present. You can work towards a beautiful future where your marriage is grounded in emotional safety, trust, love, and respect.

That's why I’ve carefully curated this collection of inspirational marriage quotes for wives in struggling marriages. These aren't the ones that gloss over the hard parts or make everything seem effortless. They're quotes filled with real hope, inspiration, and encouragement—designed to uplift and support you, wherever you are on your journey. 

You'll find the curated list of marriage quotes divided into two sections. The first section offers words of encouragement for those moments when you're feeling hopeless in your marriage, providing comfort and reminding you that you're not alone.

The second section features quotes designed to inspire you to take action and move towards creating the marriage you desire. These quotes will help reignite your hope and motivate you to make positive changes. Whether you're seeking comfort or inspiration, these words can guide you through the tough times.

I hope they serve as a reminder that hope exists, even when it feels distant. You are exactly where you need to be, and I'm so glad you're here.

A Gentle And Loving Reminder Before You Dive In

As you read through these quotes, it's important to remember that we all read things differently depending on where we are in our journey. While I've chosen carefully quotes I think are encouraging, we are all different. If a quote stirs up pain or feels heavy, be gentle with yourself. Take what feels inspiring and uplifting, and leave behind anything that doesn't resonate with you right now. Your feelings are valid, and the goal is to encourage and support you, not to add to any burden. Trust yourself to know what your heart needs in this moment.

Inspirational Marriage Quotes That Stand For Your Struggling Marriage

• “Things fall apart, so they can fall together at a higher level of order.” — Marilyn Ferguson

• “Your partner might not be ready to make changes, but your own transformation can create a ripple effect that leads to a renewed relationship.” — Esther Perel

• "I can do nothing for you b ut work on myself. You can do nothing for me but work on yourself." -Ram Dass

• "Don't more the way fear makes you move. Move the way love makes you move." - Rumi

• “It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” — Sir Edmund Hillary

• “Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply be open to change and willing to grow, even when things seem impossible.” — Brené Brown

• “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

• “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” — Mignon McLaughlin

• “Marriages are like fingerprints; each one is different, and each one is beautiful.” — Maggie Reyes

• “Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” — Roy T. Bennett

• “Never give up on something you really want. It's difficult to wait, but it's more difficult to regret.” — Anonymous

• “Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.” — Maya Angelou

• “Marriage is not about perfection; it’s about progress, commitment, and the willingness to keep trying.” — Anonymous

• “Even if the path seems long, remember that every step forward is one step closer to where you want to be.” — Anonymous

• “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” — George Bernard Shaw

• “Family is not an important thing. It's everything.” — Michael J. Fox

• “I want the kind of marriage that makes my kids want to get married.” — Anonymous

• “A strong marriage rarely has two strong people at the same time. It is a husband and wife who take turns being strong for each other in the moments when the other feels weak.” — Anonymous

• “Your marriage vows are most important in those moments when they are most difficult to keep.” — Anonymous

• “Make your marriage more awesome than your wedding.” — Anonymous

• “Make it your goal to create a marriage that feels like the safest place on earth.” — Anonymous

• “A good marriage isn’t something you find, it’s something you make, and you have to keep on making it.” — Anonymous

Inspirational Marriage Quotes for Wives In Struggling Marriages That Empower You With The Six Intimacy Skills

The second part of this list is carefully curated quotes that align with the Six Intimacy Skills—powerful tools that tap into everything a wife has within her control to positively influence her marriage. These skills are not about changing your husband or trying to “fix” him. Instead, they empower you to create an environment of love, connection, and intimacy, no matter the current state of your relationship.

The Six Intimacy Skills are rooted in what you can do to nurture and strengthen the bond between you and your husband. They help you show up with gratitude, respect, and vulnerability, all while practicing self-care and relinquishing control in ways that invite deeper closeness. Each of these quotes is meant to inspire and support you on that journey, reminding you of the immense power you have to shift the dynamics in your marriage by focusing on what’s within your control.

These quotes are here to offer you hope and encouragement, showing you that you can create the marriage you long for—one filled with emotional safety, trust, love, and respect—by drawing on the Six Intimacy Skills. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, reignite passion, or deepen your understanding of one another, these words will guide and inspire you along the way.

To learn how to apply the Intimacy Skills in your marriage today, download my free guide: 5 Steps To Reignite The Connection In Your Marriage

Quotes About the Skill of Gratitude

• “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” — Zig Ziglar

• “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” — William James

• “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” — Anthony Robbins

• “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie

• “A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.” — Anonymous

• “Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more.” — Anonymous

• “Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” — Margaret Cousins

• “Gratitude is the closest thing to beauty manifested in emotion.” — Terry Tempest Williams

• “When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” — Kristin Armstrong

Quotes About The Skill of Self-Care

• “Self-care is not a luxury. It is a necessity.” — Audre Lorde

• “You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people.” — Anonymous

• “Taking time to care for yourself is not selfish, it is an act of survival.” — Anonymous

• “To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven.” — Geneen Roth

• “Self-care is how you take your power back.” — Lalah Delia

• “You can’t pour from an empty cup; take care of yourself first.” — Anonymous

• “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what's left of you.” — Katie Reed

• “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn

• “Nurturing yourself is not selfish; it’s essential to your survival and your well-being.” — Renée Peterson Trudeau

• “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” — Oscar Wilde

  
  

Quotes About the Skill of Respect

• “Respect is one of the most important things in a relationship. Without it, you’re not building anything worth keeping.” — Anonymous

• “Respect and kindness are the building blocks of a strong relationship.” — Anonymous

• “The best way to gain respect is to be respectful.” — Anonymous

• “A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” — Dave Meurer

• “Respect is a two-way street; if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.” — R.G. Risch

• “I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.” — Herbert H. Lehman

• “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” — Confucius

• “When men and women are able to respect and accept their differences, then love has a chance to blossom.” — John Gray

• “Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.” — Miguel Ángel Ruiz

  
  

Quotes About the Skill of Relinquishing Control

• “Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

• "Nothing kills you faster than your own mind. Don't stress over things that are out of your control"- anonymous

• “Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” — Eckhart Tolle

• “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” — Sonia Ricotti

• “The art of letting go is in realizing that you have never truly controlled anything in the first place.” — Anonymous

• “When you let go of what you think should be, you will find what is meant to be.” — Anonymous

• “Letting go is not about forgetting. It’s about learning and moving on.” — Anonymous

• “Surrender is not about giving up; it's about accepting what is.” — Anonymous

• “Let go of the need to control the outcome. Trust the process.” — Anonymous

  
  

Quotes About the Skill of Receiving Graciously

• “To receive graciously is to recognize the humanity in the person who offers.” — Anonymous

• “Allow yourself to receive gifts, love, and compliments with an open heart and gratitude.” — Kim Morrison

• “Sometimes receiving is the most generous thing you can do.” — Anonymous

• “To receive is to accept ourselves as we are; to acknowledge our own worthiness.” — Thomas Merton

• “Gracious acceptance is an art — an art which most never bother to cultivate. We think that we have to learn how to give, but we forget about accepting things, which can be much harder than giving.” — Alexander McCall Smith

• “The greatest gift you can give someone is the chance to give to you.” — Cynthia Occelli

• “Gracious acceptance is an art that requires practice and self-awareness.” — Anonymous

• “The power of receiving graciously opens doors that were once closed.” — Anonymous

• “Receiving is a gift, and receiving it well is an even greater gift.” — Anonymous

• “To receive is to honor the giver's gift, and in doing so, you honor yourself.” — Anonymous

• “Being open to receiving is a sign of inner strength and self-worth.” — Anonymous

  
  

Quotes About the Skill of Vulnerability

• “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.” — Brené Brown

• “To love at all is to be vulnerable.” — C.S. Lewis

• “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.” — Brené Brown

• “There can be no intimacy—emotional intimacy, spiritual intimacy, physical intimacy—without vulnerability.” — Brené Brown

• “What happens when people open their hearts? They get better.” — Haruki Murakami

• “Vulnerability is the essence of connection and connection is the essence of existence.” — Anonymous

• “Being vulnerable is not a weakness, but a strength that allows you to be authentic.” — Anonymous

• “It is in our vulnerability that we find our greatest strength and deepest connection.” — Anonymous

• “Vulnerability is not a weakness; it is a source of power and connection.” — Brené Brown

• “To be vulnerable is to be courageous, to be open, and to embrace life in all its uncertainty.” — Anonymous

A Path Forward: Rekindle Love and Connection in Your Marriage

As you reflect on these quotes, I hope you feel a sense of hope, comfort, and possibility for your marriage. Even in the hardest moments, remember that you have the power to influence the connection, love, and intimacy in your relationship. It’s never too late to make small, meaningful changes that can lead to the marriage you desire.

If you're looking for more support on this journey, I’d love to offer you my free guide: 5 Steps to Reignite Connection in Your Marriage. This guide is designed to give you practical steps you can start using today to rebuild and strengthen the bond with your husband. You don’t have to navigate this alone—download the guide and take the first step towards a deeper, more connected relationship.

I'm so glad you're here, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way. You deserve a marriage filled with love and joy, and it’s absolutely possible.

Xo,

Laura Amador