The Connection Compass

The Connection Compass

Compass Issues

Compass Issue #21 — Choose Connection

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Jul 10, 2026
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When a marriage is hurting, it’s easy to believe that connection is something you either have... or you don’t.

But connection isn’t usually a destination.

It’s a choice you make, again and again.

In this Compass Issue, we’ll explore one of the simplest (and most important) truths about healthy marriages: connection isn’t built by accident. It’s built through intentional choices made every day.

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