Jeremy Roloff Admits There Has Been Strain on His Marriage Over the Last Few Weeks

When it comes to Jeremy and Audrey Roloff’s relationship, it often seems like they have it all together.

Not only are they both good looking and deeply rooted in their Christian faith, but they also designed an online journal meant to help other young married couples stay on track and avoid becoming a divorce statistic.

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"Indeed, we all have an appetite for eternity, we have allowed ourselves to get caught up in a society that frustrates our longing for it at every turn. Half of our inventions are purposes to save time… And yet, why not? Time is our natural environment, we live in time as we live in the air we breathe. And we love the air – who has not taken deep breaths of pure, fresh country air, just for the pleasure of it? How strange that we cannot love time. It spoils our loveliest moments. Nothing quite comes up to our expectations because of it. We alone – for animals, so far as we can see are unaware of time, untroubled. Time is their natural environment. Why do we sense that it is not ours?" – A Severe Mercy #journeyofjerandauj #beating50percent

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However, as both Audrey and Jeremy pointed out this week, they are far from perfect. Despite what you may see on Instagram, Jeremy and Audrey work hard for their marriage, and as Jeremy revealed, they had to work harder than ever these last few weeks.

As many of their fans already know, Audrey is pregnant with their first child, and along with being 38-weeks pregnant, they are also in the middle of remodeling the new home they just moved into.

And as Jeremy admitted on Instagram, the move from Bend, Oregon, back to Portland and the remodel — all while Audrey was heavily pregnant — has put a strain on their marriage:

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Hey guys! Phew, here we are in #Beating50Percent headquarters – finally getting it un-boxed and set up! We've been living in our new home for a week now!?? I've been doing a TON of projects to finish up the remodel and Auj is 38 weeks pregnant! What a crazy time. Sometimes things that should be nothing but fun can turn to stress and anxiety, definitely something we have experienced through this process. Have any of you ever endured a remodel? Or maybe some other large undertaking that has put strain on your marriage? What have you learned about dealing with stress that's helped? Please share! We would love for the comments to be a place where people can go for encouragement, advice, and insight. Can't wait to read your thoughts! #stayingido #journeyofjerandauj

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He wrote, in part:

Sometimes things that should be nothing but fun can turn to stress and anxiety, definitely something we have experienced through this process. Have any of you ever endured a remodel? Or maybe some other large undertaking that has put strain on your marriage? What have you learned about dealing with stress that’s helped?

Audrey seemed to have felt the stress this past week, too. On Instagram, she thanked her husband of three years for his patience, adding that gentleness isn’t one of her strongest traits.

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I've been learning a lot from @jeremyroloff about gentleness. He is not quick to lash out, react, or demand. He is kind, patience, and gentle. Me on the other hand… gentleness is not one of my strengths? It's not natural for me to live "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-2 I have to remind myself of this verse often and the Lord is constantly convicting to demonstrate MORE gentleness. Especially in my marriage, I so often fall into the trap of wanting to be right, more than striving to bear fruit. I'm often guilty of wanting to prove a point, more than desiring to promote unity. And I don't think I'm the only one who needs this reminder… So many of our marriages, families, churches, and friendships today are not displaying gentleness. And with all the hurt and brokenness abouding in our world, we need more people who are gentle. Gentleness is a result of self-control. It’s not reactionary, it’s a thoughtful and considerate response. Gentleness meets people where they are at, rather than yanking them with impatient persistence to where you stand. We are called to speak the truth with gentleness and respect. "People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt Be MORE gentle this week. #alwaysmore #alwaysmoredevotionals #alwaysmoregentleness #beating50percent #stayingido #journeyofjerandauj

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The 26-year-old wrote, in part:

I’ve been learning a lot from Jeremy Roloff about gentleness. He is not quick to lash out, react, or demand. He is kind, patience, and gentle. Me on the other hand… gentleness is not one of my strengths. It’s not natural for me to live “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:1-2). I have to remind myself of this verse often, and the Lord is constantly convicting to demonstrate MORE gentleness. Especially in my marriage, I so often fall into the trap of wanting to be right, more than striving to bear fruit. I’m often guilty of wanting to prove a point, more than desiring to promote unity.

She added that “with all the hurt and brokenness abounding in our world,” it needs “more people who are gentle.”

Hundreds of their followers reached out to the couple by sharing their own experiences and revealing how they overcame stressful times in their own respective marriages:

However, while the young couple may be going through a tough time right now, it’s no secret that Jeremy and Audrey will use this time to come out even stronger — together — on the other side.