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222. Stop Taking Care of Your Spouse

48m · Growing In Marriage · 03 Jan 08:00

To some degree, we all love being taken care of at times, especially when the care is coming from our spouse. Today, Rich and DeAnna want you to stop taking care of your spouse in exchange for something better. Listen as they discuss why caretaking is detremental to your marriage and what you should do instead.

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