The Connection Compass

The Connection Compass

Compass Issues

Compass Issue #20 — Becoming the Partner You Want to Be

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Jun 30, 2026
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When people begin trying to save their marriage, they often focus on changing the relationship.

Over time, something else begins to happen.

They begin changing themselves.

Not because they’re taking all the blame.

But because they’re becoming more intentional about the kind of partner they choose to be.

In this Compass Issue, we’ll step back and look at the bigger picture. You’ll discover why lasting change isn’t just about improving a marriage—it’s about becoming the person who consistently creates one.

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