Dr. David B. Hawkins
The Marriage Recovery Center
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Why You Can't Force a Spouse into Counseling
A man sent to counseling, without some element of internal motivation and absent significant input from his mate, will likely end poorly.Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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How to Stop Escalating Problems with Your Spouse
Have you noticed how quickly things can escalate when talking about a tense issue with your mate?Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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How to be Confrontational with Your Spouse
Before seeking any change it is important to be clear about the issues. What is bothering you and why?Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Is it a Sin to Masturbate?
For those of you who are struggling with this problem, I want to encourage you with this ... fight the good fight ... have faith in God ... trust in Him. And if you fail, remember this: God still...Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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3 Things That Will Strengthen Your Marriage
A relationship is like a fine automobile—it can run very smoothly if given the right conditions. It can function effectively forever. If mistreated and not kept tuned, however, your marriage is...Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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How to Save Your Marriage from Debilitating Conflict
Two different people, from two different backgrounds, with two different personalities often are the basis for conflict.Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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5 Steps to Take If Your Spouse Gives You 'the Silent Treatment'
Withdrawing is not something new. Watch your four year old pout and you’ll recognize the early signs of ‘the silent treatment.’Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Do You Push Your Spouse's Buttons?
Scripture is replete with admonition on the matter: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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How to Change a Bad Habit
Changing a habit is harder than we might think. Letting go of a long-term pattern of behavior can be difficult at best, nearly impossible at worst.Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Choosing Your Attitude Will Have a Greater Impact on the New Year Than You Think
Life is busy as we have just celebrated Thanksgiving and soon will celebrate Christmas and New Year’s. It’s that time of year when we not only give thanks, but also reflect on the previous year and...Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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When You Have One Last Chance to Save Your Marriage
We are all responsible for our behavior—nothing more, nothing less. If we will do our work, cleaning our side of the street, the impact is often immense.Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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How to Save a Coasting Marriage
As you might imagine, a marriage cannot really remain in neutral. A couple cannot coast and not incur damage.Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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5 Ways to Use Loving Words with Your Spouse
We interact with many people, sometimes insensitive to the needs of others. When we are thoughtless, the result can be very damaging.Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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5 Things You Need to Do to Support Emotional Abuse Victims
We, as Christians, cannot tolerate emotional abuse or we have become complicit in that very abuse.Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Help! I'm Struggling with Sexual Sin
We have all been wounded in relationships at one time or another. Facing those wounds and healing from them is a critical step toward moving forward in our lives.Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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How to Make Sure Your Spouse Feels Appreciated
We feel love for our mate. But, do we really show that we value our mate?Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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How to Reach a Breakthrough in Your Marriage
I have often said, “There must be a breakdown for there to be a breakthrough.” Here are some additional strategies that must take place to have a breakthrough in your marriage.Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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How to Support a Friend through Divorce
It is difficult to know what to say to someone in this most challenging situation. Do we rush in to offer advice, stand back, or ask the individual involved how we can best befriend them?Tuesday, November 3, 2020