Falling in love can be amazing! The excitement of meeting someone
new brings out the best in all of us; the journey ahead feels like an
open road full of possibility.
But then something happens: Either the relationship starts to feel
stale, or perhaps money issues, kids, or trying to figure out a
comfortable work-life balance comes into play. Whatever the cause,
the initial spark dims or goes out altogether, and the future of your
relationship becomes a long and winding road, full of pit stops and
flat tires.
Well, don’t worry because this happens to everyone. All it means is
that it’s time for a tune-up.
You see, we spend a lot of time and energy finding our perfect mates.
By the time we say “I do,” we assume (and fervently hope) that the
work is over. The idea of having to spend time working on your
marriage may seem strange or even depressing, but it’s worth it! Even
if it feels like your whole marriage needs an overhaul, deepening your
relationship doesn’t have to be a grueling process. With the right
tools, the suffering can end.
One of the best ways to help your marriage is to ensure you’re
thinking about it the right way. After working with thousands of
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