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Strengthening Your Marriage

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Finding my Husband’s Spiritual Leadership

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Strengthen Your Marriage by Identifying Feelings

We all need to care for our hearts — identifying, understanding and dealing with our emotions. If we care for our heart, it allows us to show up and care for our spouse.

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If you want a joyful heart but find yourself complaining to your spouse, take action. These simple practices can show you how to stop complaining.

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Join Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley on Facebook Live as they share ideas and insights to strengthen your relationship.

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Pastors: Three Ways to Bless Your Wife

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Finding Strength in Your Differences

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Join the Perfect 10 Marriage Event from Focus on the Family! Saturday, October 10, 8:30 p.m. EST. Premieres on YouTube.

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The Divorce-Proof Marriage

The number of people pursuing divorce was 34 percent higher during the period of March through June 2020 compared to the same time the previous year. But by following eight straightforward guidelines, most marriages can thrive.

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Loving Your Wife With the Little Things

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Going on a Romantic Date with a Baby in Tow

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Taking Care of Yourself to Save Your Marriage While in Quarantine

Extra time together can be extra stressful if you’re not used to spending extended time with your spouse. What can you do to take care for yourself and help your marriage?

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Strengths, Challenges, and Strategies for Co-Parenting When Your Partner Is on the Autism Spectrum

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Celebrate Easter As a Couple

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Emotional Self-Care Is Important to Your Marriage

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How to Grow Closer to Your Spouse During the Coronavirus

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A love note doesn’t have to be flowery or sappy. It’s just a way to express your love for your spouse in a way they’ll understand.