Articles by “Chris Grace”

In today's blog, Dr. Chris Grace explores the dynamic of understanding each other's emotional state so we can foster a relationship that thrives.

Dear CMR:

My wife and I have been married for 10 years, and we have two children ages four and six. I have to admit that with kids, work, family commitments, and other responsibilities on our plate, sometimes things just get stale, and we are super tired. What if you realize that you no longer feel the same way towards your spouse that you once did? How can we bring back the fun, friendship and passion in our marriage during this busy season of life?

Signed, Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’

Dear Dr. Grace:

My roommate struggles with depression, and she is often discouraged about the things going on in her life. I am thankful that I can be her friend; it seems like not many others know or understand what she's going through. What do I do?

Signed, A Friend

Dear Dr. Grace and Dr. Muehlhoff:

My husband has a low sex drive and it makes me feel very unwanted. Do you have any advice?

Dear CMR,

You’ve talked about lowering our expectations for marriage, meaning don’t have unrealistic, over-the-top expectations that our relationship or our spouse can never meet. In regards then to lowering our expectations, is it appropriate to set marriage goals like 1) not fighting over money, 2) not yelling, 3) being an active listener, or 4) having more sex? Is it realistic to set a goal such as not yelling so much?  What do you think?

SIgned, A Podcast Listener

Dear CMR,
Is having a friendship in marriage really important, and what role does it play?
Signed, Friendly Fred

Dr. Chris Grace shares how we can overcome the power of shame and actually use it to strengthen our relationships.

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