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Marriage

Jun 07
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My Spouse Feels Like My Roommate! What Now?

My Spouse Feels Like My Roommate! What Now?

By Intimacy, Marriage No Comments

Does your spouse feel more like a roommate these days? Maybe you’ve hit a rough patch in your marriage, or perhaps you’re empty nesters. Either way, life together feels much quieter–and less intimate–than it was before. If you’re wondering what happened to the passion you used to enjoy, keep reading. First of all, know that the distance you feel right now doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your relationship. There’s hope for bringing the spark back to your marriage! With a little bit of work and intention, this quiet season could become a new beginning for you and your spouse….

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May 24
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My Spouse is Always Scrolling On Their Phone! How Do I Stop It?

My Spouse is Always Scrolling On Their Phone! How Do I Stop It?

By Intimacy, Marriage 6 Comments

Does your spouse spend a lot of time scrolling on their smartphone? Is it driving you crazy? Mindless scrolling is a problem millions of people and countless couples have today. If you feel like it’s taking valuable time away from your relationship, you’re not alone. Your spouse may not realize it has gotten out of hand, but it’s an obstacle to intimacy and you’re ready to take care of the problem once and for all. So how can you unglue your spouse from their phone? Have a Calm Conversation First The first thing you want to do is have a…

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May 17
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How to Nurture Your Marriage While Parenting a Child With Disabilities

How to Nurture Your Marriage While Parenting a Child With Disabilities

By Marriage, Parenting One Comment

Are you and your spouse parenting a disabled child, caring for an aging parent, or seeing to the everyday health needs of a loved one? The circumstances around being caretakers can impact your time and availability for one another. If you have a child with a disability, you want to be intentional with the time you have for your marriage. Many couples raising children with special needs have tumultuous waters to navigate. There may be seasons when you aren’t able to spend much time with one another at all. This makes it so much more important to support one another…

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May 03
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I Want Another Child, But My Spouse Doesn't. What Do We Do?

I Want Another Child, But My Spouse Doesn’t. What Do We Do?

By Conflict, Marriage 3 Comments

Let’s say you and your spouse have children or stepchildren together already, but you can’t agree on whether (or when) to have another. You desperately want another baby, but your spouse says they don’t. What do you do about it? A disagreement like this could easily create resentment between the two of you over time. So, it’s crucial to go ahead and get the conversation out in the open. Getting on the same page is incredibly important, especially for such a sensitive topic. If you’re feeling a major disconnect with your spouse over the desire for more children, there’s hope….

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Apr 19
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The 3 Core Components of Romantic Love

By Intimacy, Marriage No Comments

Romantic love is more complex than we think. Most of us grow up thinking we understand love. As we grow, we learn that love is much more intricate than we thought. And, there are different types of love to consider, including familial love, friendship, and romantic love. Marriage has a way of revealing all the ways we can learn to love someone. Sharing your life with another person means you’ll experience things together that you never imagined–both good and bad. Through every season of life, our love will be tested. We must be able to continue showing love for one…

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Mar 15
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My Spouse is Disengaged from Our Marriage. What Can I Do?

By Marriage 4 Comments

Is your spouse disengaged from your marriage? When one of you disengages from your relationship, the marriage itself stops thriving. In turn, that can cause the other spouse to feel lonely and stuck. Living in this dynamic for years can eventually lead to the end of a marriage. Does this sound familiar to you? If you’re unsure how to respond, we’ve gathered some suggestions to help you get started. Signs Your Spouse is Disengaged First, let’s take a look at some general signs your spouse has disengaged from your relationship. Your spouse… Has become withdrawn Doesn’t seem to want to…

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Mar 08
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My Spouse Makes Me Feel Awful About Myself. How Should I Respond?

My Spouse Makes Me Feel Awful About Myself. How Should I Respond?

By Conflict, Marriage 3 Comments

Does your spouse make you feel bad about yourself from time to time? Feeling hurt by something your spouse has said or done is heartbreaking. You’ve tried your best to keep them happy, but they still seem to find something critical to say. Your self-esteem might have taken a blow, or you might be feeling hopeless about your situation. It’s possible for the most well-meaning spouses to hurt one another’s feelings on occasion. That’s bound to happen over the course of a long life together. But what happens when your spouse’s criticism makes you feel badly about yourself? Humans Need…

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Mar 01
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Do Married Couples Have to Enjoy the Same Hobbies?

Do Married Couples Have to Enjoy the Same Hobbies?

By Marriage, Recreation 3 Comments

Do married couples have to enjoy the same hobbies? What if they don’t? Maybe you and your spouse find yourselves drawn toward different hobbies and recreational activities. And the longer you’ve been together, the fewer shared activities you enjoy. Your energy levels or interests may be completely out of alignment, and you’re wondering what that means about your marriage. Let’s say you want to go hiking or trail riding together, but your spouse’s idea of fun is more like spending a quiet afternoon fishing or taking a nap. They appreciate quiet closeness, while you want a companion to go on…

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Feb 22
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My Spouse Filed For Divorce After Decades. What Do I Do Now?

My Spouse Filed For Divorce After Decades. What Do I Do Now?

By Marriage, Self Reflection 9 Comments

What do you do when your spouse leaves after decades of marriage? Divorce is an intensely painful and difficult experience at any stage of marriage. But if you were married for many years before your spouse left, you’re likely reeling. Maybe this divorce was completely unexpected and unwanted–and it has devastated you. You had dreams and plans for your future–and you believed you and your spouse would share those dreams together. Instead, you’re struggling to keep your head above water. You no longer know how to define your life so you can move forward. The truth is, you’re living through…

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Feb 15
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Help! We Want More Emotional Intimacy in Our Marriage

Help! We Want More Emotional Intimacy in Our Marriage

By Intimacy, Marriage 2 Comments

Are you craving more emotional intimacy in your marriage? Emotional intimacy comes from the sense that you and your spouse truly know one another at the deepest level. You understand each other’s fears and both feel safe enough to be completely vulnerable. And the more you can let down your guard with one another, the greater intimacy you share. Maybe you feel like you and your spouse are lacking the level of emotional intimacy you ultimately want for your relationship. One of both of you might be struggling with vulnerability. Or, maybe you don’t feel as close as you used…

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