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Making Your Marriage Work

Practical advice for addressing questions and challenges that may be hindering you from building a happy and fulfilling marriage.

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QUESTION 01

My spouse and I seem to argue about the same issues repeatedly without resolving them. How can we break this cycle?

QUESTION 02

My spouse hardly talks to me anymore. How can I address the growing distance between us without pushing him or her further away?

QUESTION 03

I no longer feel appreciated in my marriage. How can I raise this with my spouse without sounding accusatory or ungrateful?

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QUESTION 04

How should I respond when my spouse says something hurtful during an argument and later behaves as though nothing happened?

QUESTION 05

My spouse and I have very different approaches to money. How can we discuss our finances without every conversation turning into an argument?

QUESTION 06

My wife sometimes wears revealing outfits that embarrass me at social functions. How can I address this without appearing controlling

QUESTION 07

I made a mistake that seriously hurt my spouse. What can I do to begin rebuilding trust?

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QUESTION 08

I tend to withdraw into prolonged silence whenever my spouse challenges my decisions. This has caused serious problems in our marriage. How can I change this behaviour and learn to handle disagreements more constructively?

QUESTION 09

My spouse frequently puts the needs of relatives ahead of our marriage. How can I address this without creating conflict with the extended family?

QUESTION 10

How should I respond when my spouse makes an important decision that affects both of us without consulting me?

QUESTION 11

My spouse and I live apart because of work and the distance is beginning to affect our marriage. How can we remain close despite living in different places?

QUESTION 12

My spouse keeps bringing up mistakes I made in the past whenever we disagree. How can I address this without reopening old conflicts?

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QUESTION 13

How can I disagree with my spouse in front of our children without undermining him or her?

QUESTION 14

My spouse frequently speaks very highly of a woman he works with and I am becoming uncomfortable with their relationship. How can I raise my concerns without appearing jealous or accusing him of something he may not be doing?

QUESTION 15

I feel that I carry most of the responsibilities in our home. How can I raise this without turning the conversation into an argument about who does more?

QUESTION 16

My spouse shares details of our disagreements with relatives and friends. How can I explain why this bothers me without appearing controlling?

QUESTION 17

I have apologised for something I did but my spouse still seems unable to forgive me. How should I handle the situation?

QUESTION 18

Our marriage is not in crisis but it no longer feels as close or enjoyable as it once did. How can we begin reconnecting?

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