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How Can I Get My Spouse to Meet My High Expectations?

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“I have high expectations. Is that so wrong?” Whether they’re spoken or unspoken, expectations play an ongoing role in marriage. Everyone has a list of expectations for their marriage, even if they don’t admit it. Sometimes, the list is unspoken or unconscious. We don’t even know we have a list of unspoken rules until this person we married begins to break ours. Funny enough, we become very conscious of our own expectations when our spouse doesn’t meet them. Still, we might have no idea what they expect from us. In many scenarios, expectations create disappointment, which can eventually lead to…

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3 Remarriage Myths That Could Jeopardize Your Second Marriage

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“There’s no way I’ll face the same problems as I did in my first marriage. I’m marrying a completely different person this time!” That’s a common misconception among remarrying people. Remarriage doesn’t erase the pitfalls every married couple faces. In fact, the baggage you bring from your first marriage could amplify your challenges. The truth is, people entering their second marriage often believe several myths that create obstacles in their new relationship. Releasing your attachment to these myths could mean the difference between a successful remarriage and avoidable heartache. Let’s debunk three of these common remarriage myths now. Myth #1:…

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Emotional Health: 9 Practical Resources for Married Couples

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Strengthening your emotional health is one of the best decisions you can make for your marriage. This area of health doesn’t just impact your inner world; it influences all your relationships, especially your bond with your spouse. If you’re ready to embrace a healthier emotional landscape, both as individuals and as a couple, we’ve assembled some of our best resources to help you get started. 1. Emotional Health in Marriage: What You Need to Know We often say your relationships can only be as healthy as you are. Emotional health is an essential component of your overall wellbeing. You can’t…

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Why Having A Good Attitude Could Save Your Marriage

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Have you ever noticed that you and your spouse can view the same event quite differently? Maybe you see an obstacle as a roadblock, while your spouse sees it as an opportunity. That all comes down to your attitude. Your attitude, and how you respond to life events, can make a tremendous difference in your marriage. A negative attitude can harm your relationship. On the other hand, a positive attitude could save a troubled marriage. The only difference between viewing something as exciting or troubling is your attitude. Over time, a bad attitude can become pervasive and toxic to your…

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Help! My Spouse Is Attracted To Someone Else

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“Honey, if I die first, who would you want to marry?” “If we hadn’t married, who would you have ended up with?” “Do you find anyone else attractive? Who?” Every couple has moments and conversations they’d rather take back. Discussing the possibility of being with someone else in the future can create tremendous insecurity and anxiety. That’s true even if the conversation wasn’t entirely serious. Some thoughts are best left unspoken, and can’t be taken back once they’re said. Knowing your spouse could be attracted to someone else is painful and upsetting, even in the most secure relationships. If you…

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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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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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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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How Can I Stop My Spouse From Interrupting Conversations?

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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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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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