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No Ring By Spring?

April 19, 2016 — Michele Fleming

You’re happy for your friends, but when you’re not dating or your relationship is not moving to the next step, it can be hard not to feel some jealousy. Read more for 4 ways to make it through the wedding season.

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How To Bless Those Who Insult You

February 16, 2016 — Tim Muehlhoff

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff shares two practical ways to help you bless those who insult you.

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Disagreements: Choosing Your Battles

December 2, 2015 — Tim Muehlhoff

Conflict is a part of every friendship, working relationship, and marriage. But when it comes to disagreements, how can you know which fights are worth having, and which ones are worth letting go? In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff shares two criteria to guide your decision.

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Love Matters: How to handle a toxic relationship

September 14, 2015 — CMR Staff

Friends: not just a classic TV show, but some of the most important people in our lives. Friendships should be fulfilling, stabilizing, and healthy, but that’s not always the case. When someone crosses your personal boundaries, you can start to feel hurt or angry. In our newest video, we’ll discuss how you can keep your friendships healthy, and how you can maintain good boundaries.

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The First Step for Effective Communication: Reclaiming the Power of Words

September 9, 2015 — Tim Muehlhoff

The essential first step in crafting a difficult conversation is to reclaim a healthy respect for the power of words. When preparing to engage another in a difficult conversation we must acknowledge and anticipate the impact our words could have on another.

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Love Matters: How to communicate through conflict

September 1, 2015 — CMR Staff

When there’s a problem in your relationship, how do you respond? By shutting down? Yelling? Criticizing? Giving up? The way you communicate with your partner can be one of the most influential factors in how well you manage conflict.

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5 Qualities of a Happy Marriage

July 20, 2015 — Chris Grace

Dr. Chris Grace breaks down 5 qualities of a happy marriage.

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Relationship Status: "It's Complicated" ... Or is it?

July 16, 2015 — Chris Grace

Relationships are hard, but there are ways to navigate through the complexities! In this blog post, Dr. Chris Grace explains the mission of Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships.

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