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Sep 30
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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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Sep 23
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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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Sep 16
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How Can I Renegotiate Responsibilities With My Spouse?

By Conflict, Marriage No Comments

“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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Sep 02
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Help! We Agreed Not to Have Kids, But My Spouse Changed Their Mind

By Marriage, Parenting No Comments

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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Aug 19
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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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Aug 05
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My Spouse Has A Drinking Problem. What Now?

By Marriage, Self Reflection 2 Comments

See if this sounds familiar: Your spouse has been drinking more and more often, and it has nagged at you for a while now. They often seem stressed, and the drinking is worse on hard days. You’ve started to notice a shift in their behavior, and they’re hungover more often than they used to be. Now, you worry that their drinking could affect their ability to work and go about their daily routine. These days, their favorite pastime seems to be drinking on evenings and weekends, and the trend is beyond concerning. Maybe you’ve tried to talk to them about…

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Jul 22
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Help! I Need More Privacy Than My Spouse Wants to Give

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Do you crave more privacy than you get in your marriage? This is a common issue for married couples, especially those with personality differences. For instance, if you’re an introvert and your spouse is extroverted, where’s the middle ground? How can you get the privacy you need without hurting their feelings in the process? Every human being has their own “bubble.” We may not be fully aware of ours until after living in close proximity to someone else, such as a roommate or a spouse. While you may have enjoyed sharing space with your spouse during the honeymoon phase, you…

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Jul 08
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Can You Like Your Spouse Without Being in Love With Them?

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“I like my spouse. I’m just not sure I’m in love with them anymore.” Have you ever questioned how deeply you love your spouse? You like them as a person, and you have love for them. It’s still fulfilling and enjoyable to spend time together. But sometimes, you question whether you’re still “in love.” If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. Many couples experience ebbs and flows in their emotions over time. Our feelings can shift with life circumstances and major changes. Let’s talk about what can cause feelings to change, and how to navigate these tricky emotions. When…

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Jun 24
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All My Spouse Does is Complain. What’s the Deal?

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Lately, you’ve noticed that your spouse seems to complain more than usual. In fact, most of your interactions involve questioning, complaints, or discontentment they never expressed before. What’s going on? There are many reasons why a spouse might complain. You might have experienced a major change in your life, or they could be facing a midlife crisis. Maybe there’s a circumstance that feels out of their control, and they’re not sure how to find a solution. Whatever the case, it’s important to examine the situation and look for ways to work together toward resolution. Major Life Change Going through major…

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Jun 10
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My Spouse Seems Depressed. What Should I Say?

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Lately, you’ve noticed something seems different about your spouse. They’re not their usual selves. Maybe they’re sleeping a lot more, or a lot less, than usual. Perhaps you’ve noticed a change in their appetite. Maybe they’re suddenly skipping all their favorite activities. When you think back, you realize the shift has been happening over time. At first, you brushed it off. But it didn’t get better; in fact, it seems to be getting worse. You’re starting to think that your spouse may have depression. But how can you know? And what can you say or do to help them? Take…

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