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Feb 25
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Help! How Can I Fill My Spouse’s Low Love Tank?

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If your spouse’s love tank is low, how do you refill it? Everyone has an emotional reservoir we like to call a “love tank.” Each person’s tank needs the right fuel, and what that fuel is can change from one season to the next. The love tank varies from person to person, depending on your individual life experiences and needs. The longer you’re with your spouse, the better you’ll understand their love tank, and vice versa. It’s crucial to understand how their love tank works, what causes it to empty, and how you can fill it back up again. Let’s…

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Feb 18
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Lost in Translation: When Your Spouse’s Love Language Doesn’t Land

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What do you do when your spouse doesn’t respond to their Love Language™? If you’re familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages®, you might already know your spouse’s Love Language™. Maybe you even feel fluent in your spouse’s primary languages. But what happens when your spouse doesn’t respond the way you hoped? To quickly recap (or get you up to speed) the 5 Love Languages are: Acts of Service Receiving Gifts Quality Time Words of Affirmation Physical Touch We tend to naturally lean toward two primary Love Languages, which fill our “Love Tank” and help us feel fulfilled in…

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Feb 11
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My Spouse Loves Valentine’s Day, But I Don’t. Should I Change?

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and maybe it’s not your favorite holiday. If your spouse loves to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but you don’t, what’s the solution? Should you change, or should your spouse just get used to how you feel? Some people see Valentine’s Day as the commercialization of love. They might feel the holiday obligates them to do something special or romantic. Others might have unpleasant memories from childhood associated with Valentine’s Day. Regardless of your reasons, you’re not alone. Still, part of being married is making compromises for one another. If your spouse truly loves Valentine’s Day, then…

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Feb 04
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How Can I Stop My Spouse From Interrupting Conversations?

By Communication, Marriage One Comment

Is your spouse a chronic interruptor? Do you dread talking on the phone when your spouse is nearby? Does your spouse tend to jump in the middle of your conversations—or worse, dominate them? And does that interruption derail your chat entirely, or force an end to the original interaction? Interrupting conversations is Control Freak behavior. Even if it’s a seemingly small quirk among your spouse’s many good qualities, it’s worth addressing. While you want to avoid becoming controlling too, there are a few things you can do to call your spouse’s attention to the problem. Before we move on, let’s…

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Jan 28
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Should I Point Out My Spouse’s Weird Quirks?

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If your spouse’s quirks bother you, should you point them out? Can you ask your spouse to change the things that irritate you? In marriage, we share a level of intimacy that can sometimes seem a bit invasive. It’s almost like living with a mirror that reflects how others perceive and receive us. Being oblivious to that can feel blissful, because we don’t have to understand or process how our quirks come across to others. Maybe your spouse is blissfully unaware of how agitated you are. They might have a habit that’s embarrassing in public, like smacking gum at dinner,…

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Jan 21
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My Spouse Let Their Appearance Go. What Can I Say?

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What happens when your spouse stops caring for their appearance as they once did? For many people, physical attractiveness is an incredibly important part of romantic relationships. Though we grow and change together over the course of marriage, we want to remain attracted to one another. When your spouse’s appearance changes, it can be distressing. Maybe you’re missing that aspect of the person you fell in love with. You might even be feeling less physically attracted to your spouse. And you might worry that this isn’t just a phase, and it will last indefinitely. Is there anything you can say…

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Dec 31
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How to Build Your New Year’s Vision Together

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The New Year is almost here! How will you work together to build your vision for the coming year? Spending time to create a New Year’s vision is invaluable, both as individuals and for you as a couple. It’s a time to review the past year, and to dream, plan, and set goals for the months ahead. In today’s article, we’re sharing tips to inspire your New Year’s planning session. Let’s dive right in. Check in on the state of your marriage, and how you want to grow. The New Year brings plenty of opportunities to review where you are…

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Nov 19
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What Happened To The Person I Married?

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What happened to the person you fell in love with? Back when you were dating and newly married, you thought you knew your spouse. Now, they’ve changed, and you’re not sure you recognize them anymore. What should you do? One of the biggest marriage myths is, “The person I fell in love with will always stay the same.” When your spouse changes, it can be startling. That’s particularly true if the change is significant. We romanticize the idea of what our spouse will be like as a husband or wife. That’s completely normal. But we’re not prepared when some of…

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Nov 05
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I Struggle To Encourage My Spouse. Help Me Say The Right Things!

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Do you find it difficult to encourage your spouse? Maybe you feel awkward, uncertain, or even unheard when you offer praise. Perhaps your spouse rejects your encouragement. You might even find yourself thinking (or saying), “I just can’t seem to say anything right!” Sometimes, it’s hard to know what to say. If you’re a person of few words or your personality is more introverted, expressing praise can feel uncomfortable. And if your spouse struggles with low self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy in certain areas, it can be difficult for them to hear and accept encouraging words. In both scenarios, there…

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Oct 15
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My Spouse Acts Like a Single Person. What Should I Do?

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You’re married, but your spouse still acts single. They spend more time with their friends than with you, and that’s a frustrating position to be in. How can you convince them to prioritize time with you instead? No one wants to experience loss in order to pursue something new, but marriage is a life commitment. The truth is, it’s impossible to cultivate intimacy in your marriage and still support the kind of time you gave your friendships while you were single. You and your spouse don’t have to give up your friends, but making adjustments is essential. If You’re the…

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