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Remember Vonny? When Vonny apologized, hoping it would soften the distance between them, her husband replied in a way that stunned her. She was discouraged and unsure how to reach the emotional intimacy she wanted so badly. So Vonny decided to try something different. Today, the ...  Show more

Jennifer was isolated in a new city with a screaming baby, no support system, and a husband who worked constantly and then came home and complained about her cooking. She felt abandoned and exhausted. She tried everything to fix their marriage—couples' counseling, ultimatums, and ...  Show more

What makes a great marriage, or even a good marriage? Today we're talking to Frances Mayes, bestselling author of the mega-hit novel Under the Tuscan Sun which has been a touchpoint for women going through any kind of life change or reinvention for nearly 30 years. Now Frances ha ...  Show more

How do you show your mate kindness when you don't feel like it? Sean and Lanette Reed speak with Jim Daly about how all of us need grace and a chance to grow sometimes. Also, John asks Greg Smalley about how grace has strengthened his marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily. ...  Show more

When was the last time you and your spouse discussed where you want to be in 3 - 5 years? Erin Smalley addresses how a lot of couples are struggling with a sense of vision today. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Sean and Lanette Reed about how they've learned to set goals in their marria ...  Show more

Repentance is sometimes the key you need to take your marriage to the next level. Greg Smalley defines what true repentance is. Then, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch about a time he realized he needed to change the way he was treating his wife Jan.   Find us online at focusonth ...  Show more