The Connection Compass

The Connection Compass

Compass Issues

Compass Issue #18 — Becoming Teammates Again

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Jun 18, 2026
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One of the quietest changes in a struggling marriage is that couples stop feeling like they’re on the same side.

The relationship becomes about managing problems instead of pursuing life together.

In this Compass Issue, you’ll learn why strong marriages are built on partnership — and how small shifts can help rebuild the feeling that you and your spouse are working together instead of simply coexisting.

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