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Apr 16
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Help! My Spouse Is Terminally Ill, and I’m Overwhelmed By Guilt

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If your spouse has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. The prospect of losing the love of your life is unimaginable. This is an incredibly painful situation to be in. It’s common for caregivers to feel a broad range of emotions throughout their partner’s illness, including guilt. Guilt can play a significant part when your spouse is seriously ill, and you continue to be healthy. You may be processing all the future experiences your spouse won’t be able to share. Or, you might be struggling with the caregiving responsibilities that come with terminal illness….

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Apr 02
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My Spouse is a Sports Nut! How Can I Get More Attention?

By Marriage, Recreation One Comment

So you’re married to a sports nut. The good news is, you’re not alone. Let’s say your spouse is deeply immersed in sports. Maybe you feel like you lose them every spring when baseball season kicks off. Or they might hyper focus on one sport after another throughout the year. If you’re not particularly interested in sports, having a sports nut spouse can leave you feeling lonely from time to time. We’re sharing some ways you can reframe their obsession, as well as some tips for taking back some of that couples time you value so much. Let’s jump in!…

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Mar 26
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Springtime Roundup: Embrace The New Season Together

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Spring is here, bringing new opportunities to nurture your marriage. It’s a season of new growth, fresh beginnings, and hope for the future. If you’re ready to strengthen your relationship in the coming months, spring is the perfect time to start. We’ve gathered some of our favorite posts all about springtime, adventure, dating, and joy to inspire you as we move into April. Enjoy this time of year together, and make time for lighthearted fun. Ready to read more? Let’s dive in. 5 Spring Date Ideas To Enjoy With Your Sweetheart Looking for springtime date ideas? The weather is warming…

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Mar 19
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Why Laughter Should Be Serious Business In Your Marriage

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Laughter in marriage is serious business. Life has many ups and downs. There are plenty of serious conversations to have and conflicts to resolve. Work and family obligations fill your weekly schedule, and it can be challenging to find time for fun when you’re both so busy. Injecting more humor into your relationship can help you navigate life’s seasons a little easier. We treat laughter very seriously in our marriage, and you should too. Laughing and having fun together is incredibly valuable for the long-term wellbeing of your relationship. Playful Joking and Teasing Can Be Endearing A well-timed, gentle joke…

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Feb 12
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Help! I’m Stuck With All the Household Chores. How Do I Get Relief?

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Are you stuck doing all the household chores? Whether you’re carrying the entire load at home or just most of it, an imbalance of responsibilities can strain your marriage. When one spouse is used to coming and going without much household responsibility, that can create resentment. It can also make changing the dynamic difficult. If you’re wondering how to get your spouse on board with making changes around the house, this article is for you. We’re sharing a few simple tips to help relieve stress and create a better balance. Let’s get into it. Modern Couples, Modern Expectations Today, the…

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Feb 05
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My Spouse Says I Always Keep Score. Who’s Right?

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What’s “fair” in marriage? Do you and your spouse keep score? We like to say that scorekeeping is for sports, not for marriage. There’s no scoreboard in your living room, and no referees calling each play. It’s just you and your spouse–and if you’re not playing on the same team, you’re headed for conflict. Do you feel like you’re carrying more than your share of the load in your marriage? If so, how can you find a better balance? Let’s talk about it. Scorekeeping Holds You Both Back Scorekeeping in marriage holds both you and your spouse back. It keeps…

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Jan 29
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We’re Newlywed College Students. Can We Live With My Parents?

By In-laws & Family, Marriage One Comment

If you’re a married couple still in college, is it okay to live with your parents or in-laws? In our experience working on a college campus, we spent time around students daily. We witnessed this scenario hundreds of times. It’s challenging to go through college together as a married couple. Finances tend to be tight when you’re both in college, so the idea of saving money by living with parents can seem appealing. When you marry before college graduation, you experience the excitement of getting married, but the financial pressure is also very real. Living rent-free is an attractive option,…

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Jan 22
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Help! My Spouse Made a Big Decision Without Asking My Opinion

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So your spouse made a big decision without consulting you. What should you do? Maybe it was time to purchase a new vehicle or piece of furniture. Or perhaps your spouse spent money you hadn’t discussed together beforehand. Regardless of the situation, you feel left out and hurt–and you wish they had spoken with you before they made the decision. It’s normal to feel upset when your spouse makes a significant decision without you. One of the most important things we have in marriage is the ability to be included in each other’s lives. When we feel excluded or as…

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Jan 08
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Do Opposites Really Attract?

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Is it true that when it comes to love, opposites attract? “Opposites attract” is a popular theme in movies, television, and books. Some of our favorite stories, from the classics to modern pop culture, feature romantic couples who are complete opposites. We hear and see it depicted so often, we’ve come to believe it. Actually, “opposites attract” is a common misnomer. Sometimes, it might feel as though opposites attract, but the answer to this question isn’t straightforward. There are two ways to answer it, so let’s jump right in. We’re Attracted to Shared Values First, let’s talk about shared values….

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Jan 02
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Help! My Spouse’s Unspoken Rules Are Driving Me Crazy

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Does your spouse have unspoken rules you can’t seem to follow? Every person has their own silent rules they live by, whether they realize it or not. And by the same token, we expect others to follow our rules–especially our spouse! Each of us enters marriage with an imagined picture of what we think it should look like, and sometimes, those visions clash. So let’s say your spouse seems frustrated or disappointed often, as though you’re breaking rules you’re unaware of. How do you handle this challenge? Let’s talk about it. First, Remember Your Own Unspoken Rules Our unspoken rules…

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