Nobody likes to apologize. It's embarrassing. We feel ashamed
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For a Happy Marriage: Believe the Best — Even When You’re Hurt
It was 7:00 p.m. on a Friday, and after a string of exhausting weeks, Kathryn couldn’t wait for a long-planned…
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For a Happy Marriage: Speak With Kindness — Especially When You Want to “Tell It Like It Is”
I was standing with my family in a packed line for an amusement park ride when the couple in front…
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Why is my spouse so different?
“At least tell me what you’re thinking!” I pleaded. Without meaning to, I had disparaged hours of effort my husband,…
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Understand How a Man’s Brain Is Like a Waffle
Understanding the unique way of thinking each gender brings to your marriage can improve communication with and appreciation for your…
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The Problem With Living Together
The census reports a 72 percent increase in the number of cohabiting couples since 1990. Unfortunately, research shows that cohabitation…
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Simple Strategies for Effective Discipline
by Dr. Kevin Leman Seven-year-old Meadow sits at the table and can’t find anything to say about the food, except,…
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Effectively Communicating With Your Husband
By Erin Smalley I’ve found that communicating with my husband, Greg, can be challenging for many reasons — especially with…
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What Your Communication Says About Marriage
Just a few years ago, my wife, Melanie, and I had one of the most enjoyable wedding anniversaries ever. We…
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