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When Life Changes, How Do Friendships Survive?

April 15, 2025 — Tatum Munivez

Post-grad life comes with unexpected shifts—especially when it comes to friendships. What once felt effortless now requires intentionality, grace, and growth. In this honest reflection, Tatum Munivez shares what she's learning about navigating change, staying connected, and building Christ-centered friendships that last—even when life looks completely different. If you're in a season of transition, this one’s for you.

Roommate HORROR Stories!

April 9, 2025 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

Think your roommate situation is rough? You haven’t heard anything yet. From disappearing makeup bags and surprise overnight guests to passive-aggressive notes and boundary violations, Chris and Alisa Grace dive into real college roommate horror stories—and what we can all learn from them. Tune in for practical advice on communication, setting healthy boundaries, and maintaining peace in shared spaces. You’ll laugh, cringe, and walk away better equipped to handle the people you live with (or might live with someday).

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Pick Your Pain: Choosing the Path of Growth in Relationships

October 2, 2024 — Willa Williams

Avoiding conflict and emotional discomfort may seem like the easiest route, but it often leads to greater loneliness, bitterness, and regret. In this article, we explore why there is no pain-free option in relationships and how choosing the right kind of pain—like confronting tough conversations or seeking reconciliation—can lead to deeper connection, freedom, and personal growth.

compliments can do so much more than just brighten someone's day

The Power of a Well-Timed Word

September 11, 2024 — Alisa Grace

Can one well-timed word change a life? In this week's video, Alisa Grace describes how God enables us to edify others and gives three easy steps to give a meaningful compliment.

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What Can Cross-Cultural Relationships Teach You?

April 3, 2024 — Veola Vazquez

Long-term friendships can be difficult to maintain over time but also have the potential to teach us so much. When those friends come from a different culture, those differences can draw you even closer when you explore them together. How do you do that? What should you be aware of?

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: What To Do With Personality Tools

March 25, 2024 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In this week's episode, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss how personality impacts our relationships, and offer practical ways we can use personality tools to better understand ourselves and others.

how and when should I be vulnerable?

How & When Should I Be Vulnerable?

March 13, 2024 — Aundrea Paxton

Being vulnerable is an important part of relationships but that doesn't mean it is easy. How do you know when it is safe to share personal, vulnerable parts of you with someone else? Take a look at this video!

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10 Steps To Take When A Good Relationship Starts To Go Bad

February 7, 2024 — Chris Grace

Read Dr. Chris Grace's blog to discover three key differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and 10 things you can do when a good relationship starts to go bad.

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Relational v. Transactional Connections

January 17, 2024 — Jennifer Jones

Are your relationships transactional? In today's blog, marriage and family therapist Jennifer Jones discusses the difference between relational and transactional connections and outlines five steps to proactively deepen relationships.

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An Unorthodox Way To Be A Good Friend: When It's Just As Important to Receive As It Is To Give 

December 27, 2023 — Aundrea Paxton

In this week's blog, clinical psychologist Dr. Aundrea Paxton offers an unorthodox way of being a good friend by examining the potential for false humility in relationships, encouraging individuals to pursue Christ-like receiving in friendship.

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