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Why Relationship Arguments Can Actually Be Good Things (Video)
Conflict or disharmony was something I went out of my way to avoid when I was married. The idea I was blind to, was how critical the Repair process is in a relationship. When we don't actively engage in Repair, trust and intimacy are never restored as fully as they were before. Arguments, or disagreements, or even emotionally uncomfortable conflict can actually be really good for your relationship. It's about mindset, awareness, and relational skill building.
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Do You Really Know Your Spouse or Relationship Partner? (Video)
In today's video, we're discussing the idea of knowing your spouse or relationship partners.
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‘Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’ is Trash Relationship Advice (Video)
"Don't sweat the small stuff" sucks as relationship advice. Here's why.
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Why Your Spouse is Never Happy No Matter What You Do (Video)
Many people (usually men) type into internet search engines: “my wife is never happy no matter what I do.” I remember thinking and feeling things just like that. In today’s video, I talk about how the sneaky erosion of safety and trust in relationships might be responsible for your spouse or partner appearing to be unhappy with you, no matter how much good you believe you’re doing.
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Welcome to Our New Home: A Quick Catch-Up
(Image/Holy Trinity Lutheran Church)Hey everyone. Some housecleaning items.1. Welcome to MatthewFray.comHi. It’s new and it looks different, and it’s hard…
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What it Means When Your Partner Says You Always Make Everything About You
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An Open Letter to Shitty Husbands, Vol. 15
(Image/Shutterstock)“My husband isn’t honest with me,” wives sometimes say to me.“You mean, he lies to you?” I reply.“No. I think…
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The Two Reoccurring Moments That Destroy Trust in Relationships
(Image/Clearway Community Solar)In one home, it’s a pair of dehumidifiers near the family’s basement laundry room.In another home, it’s a…
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Maybe Your Marriage Sucks Because You Don’t Really Know Your Spouse
I never really knew my wife even though we were married for nine years and together for 13. Not because…
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Not Afraid to Step Into the Fight When We Can’t See the Light
(Author’s note: Writing and posting today nearly undermines its intended purpose. Today is not a day for my voice. It’s…
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