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Miles Apart or Inches?

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Discover why marriages that feel hopelessly distant—continents apart—might actually be just inches from a breakthrough. Emerson Eggerichs reveals eye-opening research on why husbands withdraw (it's often honor, not hostility) and why wives criticize (it's care, not contempt), offering simple mindset shifts that spark major lightbulb moments and renewed hope for any couple feeling stuck.

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

What if the withdrawal or criticism that hurts you most is actually rooted in your spouse's deepest attempt to honor or connect with you?
How might giving your spouse the benefit of the doubt—seeing their actions as honorable or caring instead of hostile or contemptuous—change the way you respond next time conflict arises?
In what ways have you personally interpreted your spouse's behavior as unloving or disrespectful, and what would shift if you viewed it through the lens of their intentions instead?
If you're truly just inches apart rather than miles, what small, intentional choice could you make today to start closing that gap?

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