Oct 23
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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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Oct 16
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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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Oct 09
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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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Oct 02
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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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Sep 25
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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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Sep 18
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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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Sep 11
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My Spouse Cheated, and I Want To Know Why. Is That Too Much to Ask?

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If your spouse has ever cheated, then you know how gut-wrenching infidelity is. You might also know how hard it can be to get your spouse to tell you why they had an affair. In these situations, hearing, “I don’t know why it happened,” is nothing short of frustrating. If you don’t know why an affair happened, is it possible to move forward in your marriage? And is it too much to ask your spouse what led to this? Let’s talk about it. Your Spouse Might Not Deeply Understand Their Affair First, understand that your spouse might not grasp all…

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Sep 04
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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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Aug 28
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My Spouse Lied About Debt Before We Got Married. What Now?

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Did your spouse lie about the debt they were bringing into your marriage? Secret debt is a common, unfortunate scenario for couples. And it’s understandable why you might be angry. After all, your spouse withheld information that impacts you financially. There’s still hope if you’re facing the difficult situation of uncovering a debt deception. You certainly have a challenge to overcome. The good news is that it’s possible to solve the problem while rebuilding trust. Why Did Your Spouse Hide Their Debt? People hide their debt for many different reasons. One of the most straightforward answers is that people tend…

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Aug 21
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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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