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Deb DeArmond

Deb DeArmond is an author, a public speaker, and a relationship coach who has a passion for helping people improve their marriages, grandparenting, and extended family relationships. Her books include Related by Chance, Family by Choice, I Choose You Today, and Don’t Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Fight! Deb and her husband, Ron, have been married for more than 40 years and have three married sons and six grandchildren. Learn more about Deb at her website, debdearmond.com

A middle aged couple sits on the couch with back turned to each other and arms crossed. Learning to deal with marriage conflict is important.

4 Steps to Deal With Marriage Conflict

Conflict is inevitable in marriage and can create damage or discovery — we choose which it will be. Discovery means learning new ideas, approaches and solutions if we fight together for our marriage.

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Transforming Your Relationship With Your In-Laws

Author Deb DeArmond and family therapist Jenny Coffey offer practical, Biblically-based advice for navigating the challenges of in-law relationships, particularly that between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Our guests cover topics such as creating healthy boundaries with your in-laws, promoting mutual respect, and establishing realistic expectations.

How to Overcome In-Law Problems

The relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be. The issue often is a lack of trust. This article offers five practical tips for building trust.

Choosing to Love Your Spouse

At any time between “I do” and “I don’t anymore,” our choices either deepen the relationship or deplete it, potentially damaging it. One key to successful marriage is making purposeful choices.