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Dear CMR,

How do you know when you’re ready to get married?

Signed, Almost There

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