What’s the State of the Union in Your Marriage?
Don’t wait for an argument to erupt to talk about your problems. Discover how a scheduled “State of the Union” meeting and the ATTUNE method can transform your marriage.
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Understanding Expectations in Marriage
Every couple enters marriage with spoken and unspoken expectations. If left unexamined, these can lead to conflict. Discover how to use communication and grace to align your expectations.
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Attachment Types in Marriage
Just like personality types or love languages, we all tend toward a particular attachment type. Being aware of your “type” helps you identify your default tendencies in times of stress and conflict.
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Respond To Your Spouse’s Bids
Learn how responding to your spouse’s subtle hints or suggestions can make your marriage healthy and strong.
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Learn How To Really Listen to Your Spouse
One of our greatest needs is to be understood by others. This is especially true for a healthy marriage. Learn what it means to really listen so your spouse can feel most understood by you.
Read MoreWhat Does the Bible Say about Conflict in Marriage?
Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. Learn how to identify unhealthy “fight languages” and replace them with biblical patterns of listening and grace to keep your marriage strong.
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The 5 Traits of an Emotionally Intelligent Marriage
An emotionally intelligent spouse understands their own emotions while also being able to empathize and understand their spouse’s perspective.
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4 Signs That Your Marriage Is in Trouble
A couple’s ability to communicate is obviously foundational to a healthy marriage. Gottman would say there are 4 communication styles that often lead to the end of marriage because of the damage they inflict on couples.
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Four Boundary Markers In Marriage
Healthy boundaries lead to a healthy marriage and gives you the ability to love selflessly and sacrificially.
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Boundaries With The In-Laws
If you experience ongoing conflict with the in-laws, it’s time to draw some boundaries using three steps.
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When People Make You Anxious
Click for Shownotes Philippians 4 is the anxiety chapter of the Bible. The most famous verses are...
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Stop Using Universal Quantifiers in Conflict
Universal quantifiers are over-generalizations that only add fuel to the fire in your conflict so avoid them at all costs!
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Take the Selfishness Test for Your Marriage
Selfishness is at the root of marital disfunction. Discover the areas where you need to improve.
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How Do I Handle a Disagreement With My Spouse?
There are some important do’s and don’ts when having a disagreement with your spouse. Learn what you should do if you want to resolve your fights in a healthy way.
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Four Roadblocks to an Apology
Apologizing is difficult to do but a necessary skill if you want to have a healthy marriage. Avoid some typical excuses for why people don’t want to say “I’m sorry.”
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Handling Emotions In Conflict Resolution
In conflict, emotions often run high on both sides. The key is understanding all emotions, not just your own.
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Be Aware Of Your Expectations In Marriage
Unmet expectations can destroy a marriage. Become aware of yours so you can help your spouse know and understand them, too.
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What’s Your Apology Language?
Have you been in an argument and think you apologized, but your spouse says you didn’t? That’s because you might be speaking a different language.
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The State of the Union in Your Marriage
Author John Gottman encourages couples to have a “State of the Union” talk that helps them address potential conflicts in the marriage. Here’s how it works…
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3 Reasons NOT to Be Passive-Aggressive in your Marriage
One of the most destructive communication patterns in marriage is passive-aggression. Here are three reasons NOT to get into the habit in your home.
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Work-Life Balance For Couples
The key is defining your goals both at work and at home to find a healthy balance as a couple.
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Should We Fight in Front of the Kids?
Most people think one of the worst things parents can do is fight in front of their kids. But that’s not necessarily true.
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Your in-Laws
Setting healthy boundaries with your in-laws is one of the most practical – and difficult – tasks for any couple. Here are a few simple tips…
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Don’t Let Bad Communication Derail Your Marriage
What has your family culture taught you about communication and conflict? Take what was good but leave behind what was bad.
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