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Am I Ready To Get Married? How Do I Know?
Dear CMR,
How do you know when you’re ready to get married?
Signed, Almost There
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4 Signs Your Relationship Is Under Spiritual Attack
As Christians, we believe God is actively at work in our world today. We also believe Satan is working against God, to disrupt his plans. Could that battle be showing up in your relationship with your spouse or significant other? How can you tell? This video explains 4 signs to look for.
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"It Takes A Village:" Friendship in Parenting
We’ve all heard the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child" and it rings just as true today. As soon as you hold that new baby in your arms, you can sense the internal doubt of being able to do it alone.
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He Has An Overly Friendly Co-Worker
Dear CMR,
My spouse has a co-worker that is overly friendly and it is creating fears, doubts and insecurities in me. I feel my spouse is not seeing the possible danger, and is even off-putting to my concerns. I fear there are unhealthy boundaries and just worry about a “slip-up,” or that they are missing the beginning of an emotional affair. Any help would be great.
Signed,
Concerned and Curious
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How Should I Develop My Child's Sense of Self?
Our world is growing more and more diverse, some of which include race, ethnicity, and culture. As parents or soon-to-be parents, it will be increasingly important to develop your child's ability to relate to people who are different than they are. How do you do that? The first step is helping your child understand their own identity!
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Dating, Jealousy, & Expectations: 5 Ways To Grow Your Relationship
"Picture this scenario: You’ve been getting to know a guy and you find yourself spending more time together… As you do, you notice something: There is a girl in his close circle of friends who he seems to be really close with. You trust him, but you wonder what to do because it seems like this could become an issue."
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We're Terrible At Budgeting! Can You Help?
Dear CMR,
As a married couple, we put together a budget to help us save money, but have a hard time sticking to it. How can we be more disciplined?
Signed, Sucker For Sales
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What Is Hollywood Teaching You About Relationships?
What if all we knew about marriage, love, sex, and dating came from Hollywood? What kind of themes or values would emerge? We take a close look at two movies nominated for the Oscars in 2019, "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "A Star Is Born." What messages were they communicating about relationships? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains his thoughts on these two films.