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It’s a frustration many married couples experience -how to deal with the complicated issues that arise with extended family. Yet when we marry, we inevitably inherit part of our partner’s family system. Pretending otherwise is not a strategy. Whether we acknowledge it or not, our families shape who we are. Parts of that family live…

Every relationship, whether marriage, friendship, or family, hits rough patches. The difference between couples who grow stronger and those who drift apart often comes down to one thing: whether they address problems directly or avoid them. In clinical practice and decades of relationship research, certain themes appear repeatedly. The good news? We also have strong…

A new year is a natural time to assess what we want to change. Most of us want to be good communicators because we know how central communication is to every relationship. If you want to improve your communication skills, it may help to pause and ask a different question: Are there communication habits I have…

Relationships can be the source of our greatest joy—and sometimes, our greatest frustration. Whether it’s between couples, family members, or close friends, most relationships face recurring challenges that, left unaddressed, can grow into major problems. Let’s look at a few of the most common issues couples face with practical, faith-based ways to repair and strengthen…
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