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The Control Trap
You Can't Control Your Spouse. But You Can Lead the Relationship
5 hrs ago
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Handle Harder, Don’t Hit Harder
Why Growth in Marriage Means Getting Better at Responding, Not Just Reacting
Aug 14
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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When You’re the Only One Trying
(And How to Keep Going Without Losing Yourself)
Aug 12
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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How to Keep Going When the Turning Point Feels Invisible
Quiet Courage, Steady Steps, and the Slow Work of Change
Aug 10
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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How to Keep Going When the Turning Point Feels Invisible
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The Turning Point No One Sees
Why Real Change in Marriage Often Starts Underground
Aug 6
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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"Is There Still Hope for Us?"
How to Know if Your Marriage Can Be Saved… And What to Do If You're the Only One Trying
Aug 1
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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July 2025
Finding Your Anchor in the Storm
Why Emotional Grounding Matters When Your Marriage Feels Like It’s Drifting
Jul 26
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Why You Feel Like You’re Doing All the Work (And What to Do About It)
There’s a unique kind of pain that comes with trying to save a marriage by yourself.
Jul 17
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Why You Feel Like You’re Doing All the Work (And What to Do About It)
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Chasing Connection Will Push It Further Away
Why your pursuit isn’t bringing you closer… and what to do instead
Jul 13
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Chasing Connection Will Push It Further Away
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Hope Lost, Hope Found
Building hope, even if your spouse has lost it
Jul 9
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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June 2025
Change Rule #1: Accept What Is (Before You Can Change It)
Acceptance isn’t surrender. It’s the starting point for transformation.
Jun 30
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Change Rule #1: Accept What Is (Before You Can Change It)
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Repair Is a Practice
Why Small, Value-Driven Actions Can Heal Even Deep Relationship Hurts
Jun 26
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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