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Compass Issue #8 — Rebuilding Positive Moments
After everything you’ve tried, it can feel like the only way forward is to have the right conversation.
16 hrs ago
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
You Might Be Angrier Than You Think
Here’s a question worth sitting with for a moment: when is the last time you said, out loud or even to yourself, “I am angry”?
Apr 5
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #7 — The Appreciation Reset
In many struggling marriages, appreciation quietly disappears.
Apr 2
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
March 2026
When Apathy Moves In (And Why It’s More Dangerous Than Conflict)
In a marriage crisis, most people are afraid of the wrong thing.
Mar 29
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #6 — Emotional Safety Comes First
Many people try to rebuild connection in their marriage by talking things through.
Mar 26
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Why Your Spouse Has Gone Quiet (And What It Actually Means)
There’s a particular cruelty to silence.
Mar 22
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #5 — The Pressure Cycle
When a marriage feels uncertain, many people try harder to fix it.
Mar 19
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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The More You Try, The Worse It Gets — Here's Why...
You already know something is wrong with your approach.
Mar 15
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #4 — Ending the Criticism Habit
When a marriage feels strained, criticism often becomes part of everyday conversation.
Mar 12
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #3 — Stop The Chaser–Spacer Dynamic
When a marriage feels unstable, one partner often tries harder to fix the relationship.
Mar 10
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #2 — Control What You Can Control
When a marriage feels uncertain, many people focus on what their spouse should be doing differently.
Mar 10
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #1 — Stabilize Yourself First
When a marriage feels like it’s drifting toward the rocks, the instinct is often to grab the wheel and force the boat in a new direction.
Mar 10
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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