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The Real Reason You Keep Pulling Back (It’s Not What You Think)
You know you’re doing it.
May 17
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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What To Do In The First 24 Hours After Your Spouse Says Divorce
There’s a moment when you hear those words, and everything changes.
May 16
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #13 — Conflict Without Escalation
Conflict isn’t the problem most couples think it is.
May 14
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
The Missing Layer
Why Some People Turn Their Marriage Around (And Others Keep Trying)
May 10
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #12 — Understanding Your Spouse’s Emotional World
It’s easy to focus on what your spouse says or does.
May 7
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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The Nine-Year-Old Said What We're All Thinking
A boy at a baseball game accidentally named the thing your marriage is missing.
May 3
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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April 2026
Compass Issue #11 — Talking About Hard Things Calmly
Many couples avoid difficult conversations because they fear how quickly things can escalate.
Apr 30
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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What Romance Gets Wrong About Love (And One Thing It Gets Right)
Romance stories are genuinely good at something.
Apr 26
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #10 — Listening Without Defending
When your spouse says something difficult, the instinct is often to explain, correct, or defend yourself.
Apr 23
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Calming or Calm ME
When Communication Is Headed in the Wrong Direction
Apr 19
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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Compass Issue #9 — The Curiosity Shift
When a marriage feels strained, it’s easy to assume you know what your spouse is thinking.
Apr 16
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
If You're the Only One Trying, Read This
You’re still here.
Apr 12
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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
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