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October 7, 2026
MarriageRelationshipsSpiritualUncategorized
TMB

When You Love God But Your Relationship Still Feels Hard

If that is where you are, it does not mean your faith has failed. It may mean your relationship needs attention.   1. Faith Does Not Remove Human Patterns These patterns can become painful even when both people genuinely love each other. Faith can guide how we respond to one another, but it does not […]
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The Mental Load
August 18, 2026
Emotional HealthFamiliesMarriageUncategorized
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The Invisible Mental Load: Why Loving Couples Still End Up Feeling Resentful

Most couples don’t argue because someone forgot to take out the trash. They argue because one person feels like they’re responsible for remembering that the trash needs to go out in the first place. It’s not always the chores that create conflict—it’s the invisible work behind them. Who remembers the doctor’s appointments? Who notices that […]
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August 11, 2026
DivorceFamiliesMarriageRelationshipsUncategorized
TMB

Blending a Family Without Losing Your Marriage

Creating a blended family can begin with excitement and hope. You love your spouse, you want your children to feel secure, and you envision building a home where everyone feels connected. Then everyday life begins. Different parenting styles emerge. Children may resist new rules or relationships. Former spouses remain part of family decisions. One partner […]
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July 30, 2026
GrowthUncategorized
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Thriving Through Transitions

Thriving Through Transitions: Four Key Approaches to Embrace Change Change is something we all face, yet it often brings uncertainty and discomfort. Whether you’re going through a career change, a shift in relationships, or simply entering a new season of life, learning how to embrace change can unlock powerful opportunities for growth. Here are four […]
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July 16, 2026
GrowthUncategorized
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Baby Steps

Baby steps, Bob. What about YOU? When it comes to improving your mental health, you don’t need to make drastic changes all at once. In fact, small, everyday wins can have a profound impact over time. Here’s why taking those baby steps is so powerful: 1. Small Wins Create a Ripple Effect of Positivity Completing a simple […]
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June 18, 2026
MarriageRelationshipsUncategorized
Tim Buttrey

The Connection Crisis

In today’s world, couples have more ways to communicate than ever before. Text messages, video calls, social media, shared calendars, and instant access to one another should make relationships stronger and more connected. Yet many couples find themselves facing a surprising reality: They feel lonely within their own relationship. They live in the same house, […]
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June 10, 2026
Emotional HealthGrowthMental HealthUncategorized
Tim Buttrey

The Power of Small Wins

The Power of Small Wins When it comes to improving your mental health, you don’t need to make drastic changes all at once. In fact, small, everyday wins can have a profound impact on emotional and mental health over time. Here’s why taking those tiny steps is so powerful: 1. Small Wins Create a Ripple Effect […]
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May 29, 2026
DivorceMarriageRelationshipsSpiritualUncategorized
Tim Buttrey

Challenging the Divorce Rate

Challenging the Divorce Rate Narrative The persistent myth of a 50% divorce rate has long haunted American couples, instilling unnecessary fear and doubt about the prospects of marital success. However, a thorough analysis of statistical data reveals a strikingly different reality. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of marriages endure and thrive over time. Comprehensive […]
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May 15, 2026
Emotional HealthMarriageRelationshipsUncategorized
Tim Buttrey

Emotional Burnout in Relationships

Relationships are meant to provide connection, stability, and emotional support. But sometimes, instead of feeling safe and energized, a relationship begins to feel draining. Emotional burnout in relationships is more common than many couples realize. It doesn’t always mean the relationship is failing. Often, it signals that stress, unmet needs, or unresolved patterns are overwhelming […]
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May 7, 2026
Emotional HealthGrowthUncategorized
Tim Buttrey

Transitions

Thriving Through Transitions: Four Key Approaches to Embrace Change Change is something we all face, yet it often brings uncertainty and discomfort. Whether you’re going through a career change, a shift in relationships, or simply entering a new season of life, learning how to embrace change can unlock powerful opportunities for growth. Here are four […]
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