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Tag: marriage

Something well-meaning couples do that can lead to divorce

October 12, 2017 MatthewRuttan

This one “tiny” habit can contaminate a marriage. It’s small, but it’s big. Here’s what it is and what to do about it.

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How to quickly become the perfect husband and improve your wife’s life without changing anything you’re already doing

October 13, 2016 MatthewRuttan

If you want to quickly become the perfect husband, this is for you. (And if you see through this title, this is for you). And if you know your wife’s life is complex and want to help… this is for you too.

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Who Was Valentine? And Some Advice for a Stronger Love

February 13, 2016 MatthewRuttan

Who was Valentine, anyway? Did he secretly marry star-crossed lovers? Was he a priest? And what is some advice for a stronger love today?

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1 Surefire Way to Build Up Your Spouse In The Eyes of Your Kids

January 5, 2016 MatthewRuttan

If you’re married, you can do this. (But it’s so common-sensical that maybe you don’t do it.) Here’s the thing: We want the best for our

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Why I Don’t Think You Have a “Soul Mate”

July 8, 2015 MatthewRuttan

It’s a strong idea: Each of us has a mate out there—a perfect mate. A match-made-in-heaven. A “soul mate.” Most people think of their “soul”

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If You’re Married, Do This

June 29, 2015 MatthewRuttan

Just because you both speak English doesn’t mean you speak the same language. Have you ever overhead a conversation where… Two people were simply on

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10 Things To Improve Your (Young) Kids’ Lives Starting Now

May 27, 2014 MatthewRuttan

This isn’t one of those lists that tells you to start doing a bunch more things so that (a) you have more stuff to do

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Date Your Spouse

September 24, 2013 MatthewRuttan

For those of you who are married, do you remember your wedding vows? Having had the privilege of marrying several people (no, I’m not a

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