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Compass Issue #17 — Protecting Your Marriage From Drift

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Jun 11, 2026
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Most marriages don’t fall apart because of one dramatic event.

More often, they drift apart gradually.

Not through a crisis.

Through neglect.

In this Compass Issue, you’ll learn why healthy marriages require intentional attention — and how a few small habits can help prevent the slow drift that often creates distance over time.

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