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Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott

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Why Small Daily Habits Lead to Big Breakthroughs

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Lasting change often starts as a quiet, daily habit. Often, we envision change as a dramatic, rapid transformation. We wait for a major turning point to shift the tides, like a prominent life event or a New Year’s resolution in January. But waiting for change in seemingly “big” moments means we can get stuck in the waiting. We may not take the daily actions necessary to get where we want to be. It might feel overwhelming at first, but learning to prioritize small daily habits is crucial. If you want to build a healthier body, your habits will help you…

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How Five Quiet Minutes Can Change Your Whole Day

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“It’s first thing in the morning, but I already feel like I’m running behind!” Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Daily routines, family obligations, work commitments, and the ins and outs of navigating marriage can leave you feeling like you’re always racing to catch up. It’s easy to lose track of time scrolling on your phone, watching the news, or getting lost in your to-do list. But what if the first few minutes of your day set a different tone? What if five minutes made all the difference between another chaotic day, and one that feels calmer and more grounded? A…

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I Want to Love My Spouse Better. Where Do I Start?

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Building a happy, lasting marriage is a lifelong pursuit. If properly nurtured, your love for one another will grow over time. Pursuing better love is a wonderful way to stay connected, keep learning about each other, and make one another feel special through every season of your life. There are many ways to love your spouse more deeply. You’re closer to your spouse than anyone else, but it’s essential to continue getting to know them throughout your life so you can meet their needs in any season. We’ve gathered a few ideas to help you be more intentional about showing…

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Help! My Spouse Makes Major Decisions Without Me

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You just got home from a long day at work, and you’re eager to spend some time catching up on your favorite show with your spouse. They’re already home; maybe they started dinner. Your empty stomach rumbles as you anticipate what’s waiting inside. In the garage, you notice a pile of discarded packing materials. Puzzled, you nudge the plastic sheets aside with your foot. You weren’t expecting a delivery today, and definitely not a large one. When you enter the house, the couch from your living room is taking up most of the hallway by the door. You head down…

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How Can I Renegotiate Responsibilities With My Spouse?

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“We agreed on 50-50, but I don’t even get 50% from him/her! This split isn’t working for me at all.” Maybe you divided household, financial, or parenting responsibilities in a way that felt fair early in your marriage. But now, things have shifted; maybe you’re entering a new season, or you simply realized the old arrangement never worked in the first place. How do you renegotiate? We often say, “You want to be fair, or you want to be married,” because life isn’t fair, and neither is marriage. Scorekeeping is for sports, not for your relationship. When we get preoccupied…

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My Spouse Never Disciplines the Kids – Now I’m the Bad Guy

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As a parent, are you always stuck being the “bad guy”? Discipline is something that requires both of you to be on the same page. If you’re out of sync on how to discipline the kids, it can be incredibly frustrating. Maybe you get stuck being the disciplinarian every time, while your spouse gets to be the “good guy.” It can start to feel like they’re always one point ahead of you. You do what’s best for the kids in the moment because you know you have to, even if it’s not pleasant. Still, you find yourself clashing with your…

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Help! We Agreed Not to Have Kids, But My Spouse Changed Their Mind

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Choosing to be parents—or not to be—is one of the most important decisions you and your spouse will ever make. But what happens when you’ve reached a decision together… and one of you changes your mind? If you and your spouse agreed not to have kids, but they’ve had a change of heart, what should you do? Maybe you entered into your marriage with a deep conviction that you never wanted kids. You were both on the same page, and you felt fortunate to have found someone who had a similar outlook on the future. It’s rare to share that…

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My Spouse Wants a Divorce, But I Want Another Chance

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“I’m not happy in this marriage anymore. I want a divorce.” One of the most painful experiences a person can have in life is learning that their spouse wants a divorce. No one marries with this ending in mind. We often enter marriage with overflowing optimism and hope for the future. Maybe your spouse has expressed a desire to end the marriage, but you want another chance to revive it. Is there anything you can do to breathe life back into this relationship? Should you try to change their mind, or is it time to let go? It Takes Two…

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My Spouse Was Abused As A Child. How Can I Help?

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Did your spouse experience abuse in childhood? Does that impact your marriage today? Every childhood comes with baggage; some worse than others. No matter how good your home life was growing up, you likely still came away with issues of some kind. Nobody escapes that; it’s a typical human experience. However, growing up in a home where abuse was a regular occurrence is not so typical. If your spouse grew up in a home where they were abused, you have some serious healing ahead. Trauma—whether that’s from physical, verbal, or sexual abuse—can impact your life for years to come. Childhood…

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I Love to Cuddle, But My Spouse Always Wants More. Help!

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“I just want to cuddle more – no strings attached!” Does this sound familiar? Maybe you crave more physical touch like hugs or holding hands… without heading to the bedroom. The problem is, your spouse has other ideas. How can you get that need met without making them feel rejected? Sexuality is just one of many ways spouses can connect. It shouldn’t be the only time you touch, and all forms of touch aren’t meant to lead to sex. Instead, balance is necessary to ensure you and your spouse are both getting (and giving) what you need. Human Touch is…

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