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MARRIAGE AT RISK: LOOKING OUTSIDE - 08/06/2008
There are certain patterns that show up in marriages at risk. If you asked newly-divorced couples about their past relationship history, you'll likely run into these patterns.

Retrace the ...
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PLUS AND MINUS IN MARRIAGE - 06/10/2008

When my wife and I were newly married, I was employed in finance, so we intentionally set up our marriage with Jane managing the money. After crunching numbers at work all day, the last thing ...
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Flying the Friendly Married Skies - 04/01/2008
When most of us board an airplane, the ticket in our hand says we belong in a seat somewhere way in the back. So we get on the plane and walk through the First Class section, gazing longingly at t ...
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MANAGING A MARRIAGE IN THE PIT - 03/05/2008
I'm no redneck, I promise-you can believe me on that point. But I'm feeling pretty secure in my manliness today, so I'd like to take the opportunity right here and now to come clean:

Over ...
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A RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT MARRIAGE - 02/05/2008

For a long time, red lights had a distinct way of causing dissension in my marriage. If you would’ve taken my wife and me and put us in any intersection that had a traffic light, you would’ve ...
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Making Values Mesh - 01/01/2008
You decide:
(Yes or no) A couple’s in-laws should be allowed to visit whenever they want to.
(Yes or no) People should regularly give money to charities.
(Yes or no) ...
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Mixed Messages - 12/01/2007
"It's not what you said, it's how you said it."
Did you know that when you speak, you send four kinds of messages to your listeners? And of the four kinds of messages, only one is verbal. Whi ...
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Pillow Talk - 11/01/2007
Sex, when used properly, is an incredible force toward good within a marriage. It creates a world where only the two exist, a place reserved for husband and wife alone. Connecting the two both phy ...
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Friendship: The Marriage Bull's-Eye - 10/01/2007
No doubt you've heard it before, and probably at least once from a man or woman who's gushing about their recent engagement: "I'm so glad I'm marrying my best friend!

OK, let's stop right ...
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Being Together: It's About Time! - 09/01/2007
Quick-think back to the last time you had time alone with your spouse. Can you remember it?

Hopefully it's been recent enough that you do, because although time together may come easier f ...
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The Gift of Good Ears - 08/01/2007
What is the one thing that sets apart the most valued friends from all others? What single quality is most appreciated in friendship? Probably not mutual interests. Probably not shared experiences ...
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