birthday bust

765: BIRTHDAY BUST

“Disappointment is unmet expectations. The more significant the expectations the more significant the disappointment.” —Brene Brown Your birthday—and your spouse’s—comes around every year. A quick conversation about expectations can help make the day a blast instead of a bust.
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WHAT IS CODEPENDENCY IN MARRIAGE

WHAT IS CODEPENDENCY IN MARRIAGE?

Codependency is a behavior that can wreak havoc on a marriage, especially if you don’t know the warning signs.
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6 STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR MARRIAGE FROM EMOTIONAL AFFAIRS

6 STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR MARRIAGE FROM EMOTIONAL AFFAIRS

Emotional affairs occur when you share a deep closeness and connection (in other words, intimacy) with someone of the opposite sex who is not your spouse. 
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3 REASONS TO RENEW YOUR VOWS

3 REASONS TO RENEW YOUR VOWS

In the blur of your wedding day, do you remember the promises you made to your spouse? If not, it may be time for you to renew your vows. 
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wedding ring

761: YOU’RE NOT WEARING YOUR WEDDING RING

“With this ring, I thee wed…“ At your wedding, you and your spouse exchanged vows and rings. Rings symbolized the commitment you were making, and you may have said the words, “With this ring, I thee wed.” The rings also show others you are married.
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6 TIPS FOR PLANNING A VACATION FOR JUST THE TWO OF YOU

6 TIPS FOR PLANNING A VACATION FOR JUST THE TWO OF YOU

If you haven’t thought about planning a vacation this year for just the two of you, this is your sign.  In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of spending intentional time with your spouse. This is especially true if you have kids at home.  Planning a vacation…
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emotionally exhausted

759: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED

“You can do anything but not everything.” —David Allen Emotional exhaustion can wreak havoc on your marriage if you don’t take action.
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KEEPING YOUR MARRIAGE STRONG AMID INFERTILITY AND CHILD LOSS (1)

KEEPING YOUR MARRIAGE STRONG AMID INFERTILITY AND CHILD LOSS

Navigating infertility and child loss can put your marriage at risk if you are not taking action to protect it.  While many couples dream of building or growing their family, the path to parenthood is not always smooth. Infertility and child loss are devastating. All at once, the experience affects each of The 6 Pillars of…
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