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Jul 29
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My Spouse Says I Talk to My Friends Too Much. What Should I Do?

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“Were you on FaceTime with them again?!” You need deep friendships, good conversation, and enriching interactions in your life. The problem is, your spouse says you spend too much time talking to your friends. So when you find yourselves at odds about where you each invest your time, what should you do? Maybe your spouse has criticized the amount of time you spend with friends. Perhaps they’ve questioned why you talk to them so often on the phone or over texts. Friendships are an essential and enriching part of life, so it’s important to you that your spouse understands and…

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Jun 03
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I Feel So Lonely in My Marriage. What Can I Do?

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Are you struggling with loneliness or social isolation in your marriage? It’s not that your spouse is absent or neglectful. In fact, the two of you enjoy spending time together. But despite date nights and shared activities, you still find yourself wishing for more companionship. Maybe you’ve talked to your spouse about how you’re feeling already, but they don’t quite understand where you’re coming from. Loneliness can affect one or both partners in a marriage at different stages of life, or during different seasons. Knowing how to address these feelings, both individually and as a couple, is the key to…

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Jul 30
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I Only Want to Spend Time With My Spouse. Is That Okay?

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Is it wrong to want to spend all your time with your spouse? Maybe your spouse has lots of friends and enjoys spending time at social gatherings. In contrast, you’d rather stay home, just the two of you, and spend time together. Is that too much to ask? You’re content without a large social circle, and you wish your spouse felt the same way. How can you navigate this major personality difference? What Recharges Your Inner Battery? When it comes to our social needs, a lot of people are hardwired to be surrounded by people. They need to spend time…

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Nov 08
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My Spouse’s Friends Make Me Feel Bad About Myself. How Do I Handle It?

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Do your spouse’s friends make you feel bad about yourself? It’s incredibly painful when your spouse’s friends belittle, make fun of you, or otherwise treat you in a way that makes you feel inferior. Not only is it wrong of them; it hurts when your spouse doesn’t seem to notice how you’re feeling. So how are you supposed to handle this situation? Friendship dynamics that make you feel badly about yourself must be addressed between you and your spouse. If this situation is left to fester unresolved, it will continue to erode your self-worth. Ultimately, it will negatively impact your…

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Sep 25
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5 Steps For Mending Broken Friendships

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When friendships fall apart, it can feel like it’s impossible to pick up the pieces and fit them back together. Some broken friendships are destined to stay that way. However, when you have a special intimate friendship that brought meaning to your life, a renewal is important. Restored relationships give us perspective on our experiences, and deepen our lives. Not all friendship fissures are fatal. If you have a long lost friendship you’d like to rekindle, chances are you’ll be able to make a meaningful reconnection. Today, we are discussing a five step plan that will help you determine whether…

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