My Spouse Doesn't Want Me To Hold Him Accountable (Should I Stop Trying?)

Does you have someone in your life who has a problem with being held accountable? They don’t want to hear it. They get offended or angry. They tell you to mind your own business. And yet there are things they do that they shouldn’t do. How do you get them to see what they’re doing?

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When Helping Isn't Helping (Fighting for Someone Who Won't Fight for Themselves)

You just know you can help people - even if they don’t even realize they need help. You’re a problem-solver, and you know what people need. But what if your help isn’t helping? What if it makes things worse?

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Why The Boundaries Approach? (And Not the More Love Approach?)

Why take a boundaries and consequences approach to helping marriages instead of a love and kindness approach? Because it works! Here’s how the right approach can save you years of misery and unsuccessful attempts to have a good marriage.

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How Did I Just Describe Your Relationship? (What It's Like to Live With a Narcissist)

If this describes your relationship, I want to give you a reality check: you are right about the way he is. And here’s what to do about it.

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His Indifference is Destroying Our Relationship (Or is it me?)

If your husband is indifferent and doesn’t seem to care about your concerns, what can you do about it? Here are 3 ways you can spark change.

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The 5 Stages of an Unhealthy Relationship

There are stages to unhealthy relationships. Find out what stage you’re in and get tips to help you successfully navigate the stage you’re in.

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7 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Relationship (You definitely do #7)

If your relationship isn’t getting better even though you’re doing these things, they might actually be ruining your relationship. Learn what to do instead to make your relationship better, more mutual, and healthier.

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How to Help Your Husband Be A Better (Man, Husband, Father)

Does your husband need to be a better husband or father? Does he suffer from depression, anxiety, or an addiction? Find out how to help him be a better man.

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Having Expectations May Be The Only Thing That Makes Your Marriage Better

Have you heard that you shouldn’t have any expectations in marriage? Here’s why that is terrible advice - and the expectations you SHOULD have in marriage.

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Where The Marriage Experts Get It Wrong

Have you gotten advice from marriage experts that seems like it should work to improve your marriage, but it doesn’t? There is a lot of advice out there. Who is it for? And where are they getting it wrong?

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When Trying Harder and Praying Aren't Making Things Better

Try harder. Pray more. Relationships should be mutual. But what if they’re not?

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Should a Relationship be 50/50? (What about 100/100? . . . What about NOT!)

You’ve heard that a relationship is 50/50. Some people say it should be 100/100. But what does the Bible say about personal responsibility?

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The Secret to Honoring God as a Wife (Your marriage isn’t getting better because no one told you THIS)

Have you been told to respect, obey, affirm, and submit to your husband but your marriage keeps getting worse? What does it really mean to love your spouse? What is the secret to honoring God as a wife? Your marriage isn’t getting better because no one told you this!

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