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Help! We’re Leading Separate Lives

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Have you and your spouse ever experienced a dry season? Do you feel more like roommates than husband and wife? If you’ve felt like you’re leading separate lives lately, there’s still hope. Marriage goes through many seasons over time. There will be periods in your life that feel less intimate than others. On the other hand, you’ll also experience times when you feel closer than ever. If you and your spouse are living through a season of disconnection, it’s important to find ways to come back together. Let’s explore some important things you and your spouse can do to get…

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How to Celebrate Your Marriage All Year

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Do you and your spouse celebrate your marriage throughout the year? Anniversaries are wonderful times to reflect on your relationship. But we encourage you to celebrate each other all year long. These celebrations can look however you want them to, and give you something to look forward to in the midst of the mundane. If you’re ready to celebrate the life you’ve created together, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’re sharing some tips to help you get started. Your marriage deserves to be celebrated, so let’s jump right in. Don’t Wait for Typical “Special Occasions” You don’t have…

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How Can I Be A Better Spouse?

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Do you want to be a better spouse? Setting out to improve your marriage requires self-awareness and a willingness to correct unhealthy patterns. It requires humility and dedication. Whatever state of health your marriage is in, you can always find ways to be a better husband or wife. Wondering what you can do to improve your marriage? We’ve gathered some practical answers to help you start on the right path. Let’s jump in. Ask Your Spouse One of the most enlightening things you can do to be a better spouse is simply asking how! Try asking your husband or wife,…

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I Think My Spouse Is Depressed. How Can I Help?

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Depression is the most common emotional struggle people face. Different individuals experience it in different ways, and it can range from mild to severe. Because depression varies so widely, it can sometimes be difficult to identify. So let’s say your spouse hasn’t been acting like themselves lately. Maybe their demeanor seems downtrodden, or they aren’t interested in things they used to enjoy. Could your spouse be depressed? If so, how can you help them through this challenging time? Common Signs of Depression First, it’s important to educate yourself about depression so you can better support your spouse. Depression can vary…

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Is It Possible to Prevent an Affair?

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Most married couples want to know: is it possible to prevent infidelity? This is an incredibly important question to ask yourselves. The fact you’re interested in the answer means that you’re probably already building a hedge of protection around your marriage. Most likely, you and your spouse have taken steps to set yourselves up for success. Of course, you don’t want to spend your life feeling anxious and fearful. But it’s also true that one of the biggest myths about affairs is that you’re committed enough to be invulnerable. Even some of the strongest marriages are vulnerable to a potential…

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How Do I Keep My Spouse From Staring at the Opposite Sex?

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Can you stop your spouse from staring at the opposite sex? It’s a pretty common problem among couples: one spouse spots an attractive person, and they have a hard time looking away. What can you do to put a stop to that? Is it even possible? It can feel threatening for our spouse to notice another person’s appearance. But it’s a part of nature. We enjoy beauty, and as humans, we’re going to notice an attractive person from time to time. So how should we handle that? Is It Noticing or Staring? There’s a difference between noticing someone’s appearance and…

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Help! My Spouse Flirts On Social Media. How Do I Stop It?

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Can you stop your spouse from flirting on social media? The advent of social media platforms gave us many new ways to connect. While most of these technological advances are positive, there are some negative effects, too. Married couples must be cautious and vigilant about how they communicate online–or they risk compromising their marriage. For instance, let’s say you’ve seen your spouse engaging with the opposite sex via social media. They might be friends or acquaintances, but you’ve seen some interactions that made you feel uncomfortable. Is your spouse crossing the line into flirtation? If so, how do you stop…

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Should Marriage Feel Like An Emotional Roller Coaster?

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Life has its ups and downs, and so does marriage. But is being married supposed to feel like an emotional roller coaster? Whether you’ve been married for over a decade or are a newlywed, it’s possible for your feelings to ebb and flow. The marriage game can sometimes feel like the best kind of thrill ride. Other times, being married can be fraught with challenges. These ups and downs can potentially impact how you feel about your spouse from one day to the next. So what should you do when you struggle to connect with those good feelings about your…

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I’m Skeptical About Marriage. How Can I Change My Perspective?

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Many people feel uncertain about the idea of marriage. If you’ve experienced pain in past relationships or even observed divorce in your family, it’s normal to be unsure if you ever want to get married at all. But let’s say you’re dating someone or thinking about getting engaged. How can you approach the idea of marriage with a fresh perspective? In today’s post, we’ll discuss why a person might feel skeptical about getting married and offer our thoughts on how to shift your thinking. Past Experiences and Observations Inform Our Outlook on Marriage Considering how your background might have affected…

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Age Gaps in Marriage: Do They Work?

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Do marriages work well when spouses have a significant age gap? Love knows no bounds, and that’s true regarding age. You and your dating partner, fiance, or spouse might be ten, fifteen, or twenty years apart. Regardless of your age difference, a happy and fulfilling marriage is possible. Marriage generally has its ups and downs, without factoring in significant age differences. An age gap creates different circumstances than marrying someone around the same age. In contrast, there are some unique considerations to consider before marrying someone much older or younger than you. Age Differences vs. Differences in Core Values Age…

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