How are you dealing with the baggage you've brought into your marriage? We all bring some, but the key is taking appropriate action to address it. David and Krista Dunham talk to Jim Daly about how they discovered Krista had an eating disorder while they were dating. Also, Erin Smalley discusses what you can do if your spouse has a serious problem, but is not seeking help.

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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder

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Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders

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Perfectionism is something many people struggle with. It's also very bad for your marriage. Jim Daly talks to David & Krista Dunham on how her struggles with perfectionism led to an eating disorder. You'll also hear from Greg Smalley, who will share about giving yourself grace, even if you mess up.

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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder

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How was God working in your heart before you met your spouse? Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink on lessons God taught them and ways they stayed active before they walked down the aisle. Plus, John asks Greg how God can redeem your story, even if you don't like how your marriage is going.

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As Christians, we're called to please God. So, how do you balance that with trying to make your spouse happy? Dr. Greg Smalley will help you discern if your goal is to obey God, or if you're focusing too much on your mate's happiness. Also, Rebecca St. James joins Jim Daly to explain how she learned to let go of people-pleasing tendencies before she got married.

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One of the beauties and challenges of marriage is that your spouse is always changing. Greg and Erin join Jim Daly and his wife Jean to explain how you can learn to love your spouse more with time. Also, John asks the Smalley's about how Greg's introversion has had a positive impact on Erin.

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Have you told your spouse how much you appreciate him or her recently? It can be easy to get caught up in the to-do lists of life, and miss telling them "thank you." Jim Daly and his wife Jean, along with the Smalley's, encourage you to make your mate feel valued through very simple gestures. Plus, John Fuller asks Erin Smalley why focusing on the best aspects of your spouse is good for your relationship.

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When you set a boundary, it can lead to deeper intimacy with your spouse. John and Erin will encourage you to be intentional about setting boundaries in your marriage. Then, Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins discuss ways you can practically eliminate some types of sexual temptation.

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How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation

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It's important to recognize where you're tempted so you can guard your marriage. Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins address how sex, money and pride are the top areas where most people battle temptation. Then, Erin Smalley encourages married couples to create a safe place for you and your spouse to talk about where you feel tempted.

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