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how hard is forgiveness, really?

How Hard Is Forgiveness, Really?

December 29, 2021 — Chris Grace, Timothy Muehlhoff

Forgiveness can be harder than we first think. In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to know when you have truly forgiven someone.

the 5-to-1 happiness ratio

The 5-to-1 Happiness Ratio

December 15, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains a concept that Dr. John Gottman calls the "happiness ratio."

4 steps to making more time for each other

4 Steps to Making More Time For Each Other

November 24, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Alisa Grace explains some research on marital happiness and gives you four easy steps to help you carve out some valuable time for your relationship. Take a look!

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How to Avoid Back to School Burnout

November 16, 2021 — Hannah Edwards

Being back at school is both exciting and exhausting. As we dive back into activities and school, we can often feel tired, unmotivated, or overwhelmed. This week's blog shares three helpful tips to battle these seasons of exhaustion and burnout.

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Taking a Truce on Our Conflict

November 9, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff

The CMR’s own Dr. Tim Muehlhoff recently wrote an article for the Christian Scholars Review. He shares the power of a truce and its significant impact on communication.

How to Navigate Jealousy, Friendships, and Conflict

November 3, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

We're bringing back one of our most popular episodes this week where Chris and Tim answer your questions about how to handle jealousy in dating relationships, the role friendships play in a happy marriage, and tools for healthy conflict resolution.

they hurt me! how do I forgive them?

They Hurt Me! How Do I Forgive Them?

October 13, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

How readily do you forgive others? 94% of Americans say it's important to forgive, but only 48% say they actually try to forgive others. Dr. Grace and his wife Alisa discuss how the Holy Spirit can help us move toward forgiving one another, especially when we don't feel like it.

How to Create Emotional Intimacy

October 7, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

What is emotional intimacy and how do we create it? Emotional intimacy is the confidence that one can be emotionally vulnerable and still find acceptance, understanding, and support. In today's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace share four key components of emotional intimacy: safety, longevity, affection, and communication.

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Reclaiming the Power of Your Words

October 5, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Do you know the weight of your words? Words have the power to build someone up and tear someone down. How do you reclaim that power? In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains how words can deeply impact people.

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Why Money Makes Us Emotional

September 28, 2021 — Chris Grace

How do you react to conversations about money? Do you run and hide from this difficult topic? In today's blog, Dr. Chris Grace reveals that arguments about money are often fueled by deeper feelings, and shares how to have conversations about money that are healthy, insightful, and bring you closer together!

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