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Nurturing Love: 7 Ways on How to Guide Your Spouse in Loving You

Marriage Dynamics InstituteConnection, Contentment, Listening, Marriage Health, Reconnecting

Love is a complex and ever-evolving emotion that forms the foundation of a successful and fulfilling relationship. While every individual has their unique love language and understanding of love, teaching your spouse how to love you can lead to a deeper, more meaningful connection. Open communication, vulnerability, and patience are key elements in guiding your partner to better understand and …

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Celebrating National Marriage Week 2018!

Deb PattersonFamily, Marriage Health, Uncategorized

It’s National Marriage Week! National Marriage Week 2018 (Feb. 7-14) is a great time to celebrate one of God’s most precious gifts to us—marriage! This annual celebration raises awareness of the need to build stronger marriages and reduce the divorce rate, which in turn benefits children and helps curtail poverty. Chuck Stetson, chairman of National Marriage Week USA, says, “The …

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Want a Winning Marriage? Use a Great Playbook

Marriage Dynamics InstituteGoals, Marriage Health

You can’t expect to have a winning team or a winning marriage without a great playbook. When the Eagles meet the Patriots on Sunday to decide the NFL’s top team, you can bet there will be some serious intensity on the gridiron. You don’t get to the league’s final game of the season without some heroics on the field and …

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Sexual Harassment Charges Should Be a Wake-up Call

Marriage Dynamics InstituteMarriage Health, Selfishness

Learn from the Public Mistakes of Others to Keep Your Private Life in Great Shape It’s almost unbearable to see the tidal wave of charges being brought out against the rich and famous these days. Case after case of sexual harassment and misconduct charges litter our news pages. As the damage mounts, it’s easy to focus all the attention on …

Will You Write an Award Winning Song with Your Marriage?

Will You Write an Award-Winning Song with Your Marriage?

Marriage Dynamics InstituteMarriage Health, Selfishness

The Country Music Awards Bring the Best in the Business Together, But They Won’t Necessarily Bring the Best Out in Your Marriage. Country music fans, get ready. November will be here before you know it, so the annual CMA awards are not far away. Your favorite artists will be on display as hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for …

Married couple - "Chosen" by Marriage Dynamics Institute

Chosen

Bobby KernContentment, Marriage Health, Weddings

It is an amazing thing to be chosen. I remember very little from my wedding day. The details of the day run together in a sort of blur whenever I think back. I know I was there, and I’m fairly certain that I even had lines in the ceremony. I know that my dad said a prayer, though I have …

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Trust in Marriage: Stop the Leaks

Marriage Dynamics InstituteCommunication, Family, Uncategorized

Leakers have been blamed for dealing some pretty devastating blows in politics, entertainment, and business. But leaking isn’t just a problem for national security. It can also be a challenge for marital security. One place you want to be doubly sure there’s no leaking going on is within your marriage. When you tell others things about your spouse or your relationship …