The Connection Compass

The Connection Compass

Compass Issues

Compass Issue #1 — Stabilize Yourself First

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Mar 10, 2026
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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.

But when the waters are rough, the first step isn’t steering.

It’s stabilizing the boat.

In this first Compass Issue, you’ll learn why stabilizing yourself is the most important first step in saving a struggling marriage — and three small actions that can begin lowering tension in the relationship right away.

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