Abstract
This study focused on spousal relationship. Specifically, the study
determined indicators and challenges of spousal relationships, as well as
strategies for strengthening such relationships among couples in the family
in Enugu state. It was a survey. The population was made up of 33, 245
secondary school teachers in Enugu State.. A sample of 385 spouses was
selected for the study. Instrument for data collection was the questionnaire.
Data were analyzed using mean. Findings reveal 15 indicators of spousal
relationship such as communication; 15 challenges of spousal relationships
including financial and communication problems; and 10 strategies for
improving spousal relationship such as making sacrifices in relationship for
the sake of the other person.