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Marriage, Couples/Relationships, Communication Skills Dr. David Marine Mabry Marriage, Couples/Relationships, Communication Skills Dr. David Marine Mabry

When Your Marriage Feels Like Roommates

It is one of the most common phrases couples use: 
“We’re not fighting. We just feel like roommates.” 
There may be no dramatic conflict. No major betrayal. No obvious crisis. 
Just distance. 
A roommate marriage often develops gradually. Two people share responsibilities, schedules, and space—but not much emotional connection. Over time, the relationship becomes functional rather than fulfilling. 
If your marriage feels distant, you are not alone. And emotional connection in marriage can be rebuilt. ​

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Aging, Empty Nest, Marriage, Couples/Relationships Lavern Nissley Aging, Empty Nest, Marriage, Couples/Relationships Lavern Nissley

Preparing for and Entering the Empty Nest & Middle Years of Marriage - Years 21–28: A Season of Rediscovery, Renewal, and Reconnection

For many couples, the empty nest years arrive quietly—and then all at once. One day, your home is filled with backpacks, curfews, and constant motion; the next, the house is still, the calendar is open, and you and your spouse find yourselves looking at each other across the table, wondering, “So… now what?”

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Breaking Family Patterns: Turning Generational curses into blessings

When not recognized and broken, generational curses can destroy marriages and families.”

That statement got my attention—and it has kept my attention ever since.

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Why responsible fatherhood matters more than ever

When we talk about strengthening families and communities, one concept consistently rises to the top: Responsible Fatherhood. But what does that really mean—and why is it so vital?

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Why you should get married and stay married

While it's not the only path to a fulfilling life, there’s something unique about marriage that other types of relationships can’t quite match. If you're wondering whether marriage is worth it or if it's just an old tradition, here’s why you should get married—and stay married. 

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