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The TRUTH About No Contact

The TRUTH About No Contact

Caroline2020-06-26T17:16:44+00:00

So, you stopped contacting your spouse. And now you're trying this thing called “No Contact” to try and get your spouse back. You're trying it to get them to see what they’re missing. You hope that they'll want you back and that they will come crawling back to you… Or at least, that's what you've heard.

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My Spouse Is Practicing NO CONTACT On ME! What Do I Do?

My Spouse Is Practicing NO CONTACT On ME! What Do I Do?

Caroline2020-06-12T16:17:11+00:00

“No Contact” is a phenomenon that a ton of people (especially on YouTube) are talking about. It's getting a lot of attention... but it's not something you want to do for your marriage.

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SMART Contact™ Isn’t Working!

SMART Contact™ Isn’t Working!

Caroline2020-06-05T17:01:24+00:00

So, if you’re wondering, “What do I do when SMART Contact isn't working?” you've come to the right place! In this article, I’ll explain the top two reasons why SMART Contact isn't working. And, I'm going to share with you two ways that you may be doing SMART Contact wrong. (Especially if you say it's “not working.”)

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I Can’t Get Along With My Spouse At Home

I Can’t Get Along With My Spouse At Home

Caroline2020-05-22T16:11:09+00:00

Let me ask you a question... When you think of your home, what is the feeling that comes to mind? Is it a feeling of peace, calmness, of excitement? Of a place that you want to be? Or, when you think about your home, is it something that stresses you out? Is it something that maybe gives you a little bit of anxiety?

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Why NO CONTACT Does NOT Work For Marriages

Why NO CONTACT Does NOT Work For Marriages

Caroline2020-05-19T20:26:15+00:00

You may have seen some people out there talking about “No Contact” and you may be wondering, “Is this something I should try for my marriage?” Or maybe you've already been trying “No Contact” and you're puzzled, wondering, “When is it actually going to start working?”

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How Social Media Is Affecting Your Relationship

How Social Media Is Affecting Your Relationship

Caroline2020-05-19T20:49:22+00:00

Have you seen Social Media affect your marriage? We definitely have. And while it isn’t going to be what “makes or breaks” a marriage, the habits we create with social media can lead to problems. And in this article, we’ll discuss the top three ways that social media can affect your relationship.

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SMART Contact™ While Social Distancing

SMART Contact™ While Social Distancing

Caroline2020-05-19T20:49:28+00:00

Many people have asked, “How can I practice SMART Contact while I’m social distancing?!” In this article, we’ll give you some Social-Distancing-SMART-Contact-Tips so you can have better communication, less marriage tension, and healthy boundaries (whether you’re separated OR stuck at home with your spouse).

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How To Have A Healthy Fight With Your Spouse

How To Have A Healthy Fight With Your Spouse

Caroline2020-05-19T20:57:11+00:00

It seems like the best marriages are the ones where they say, “We never fight.” Or, that they, “Always get along and always agree.” But we’re here to say that these experiences are not healthy (and, they’re not realistic). You need to have conflict with your spouse, but in a way that DOESN’T destroy your relationship.

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Stuck At Home With Your Spouse?

Stuck At Home With Your Spouse?

Caroline2020-05-19T20:49:47+00:00

My husband shared a meme with me yesterday which said, “With no sports on TV due to March Sadness. I got to know my wife. She’s actually really nice. Works in the medical field.” We laughed. For a minute. And then I thought… it’s a little too true for comfort. If you’re reading this article on the day we posted it… then you are probably stuck at home, with the rest of America (or half of the world) with your husband or your wife. Quarantined. And even if your marriage is fine, being stuck in a house with your spouse and maybe even your kids for the never-ending foreseeable future can be overwhelming… (and stressful!)

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What Difficulties Exist When A Wife Has A Stronger Personality Than Her Husband?

What Difficulties Exist When A Wife Has A Stronger Personality Than Her Husband?

Caroline2020-03-31T19:15:08+00:00

Recently, I interacted with a couple... The wife had a very strong personality and the husband was more laid back. Now that doesn't make her better than him or him worse than her, that's not what we're talking about here. It's just very different temperaments, very different ways of approaching life.

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