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Mar 2023
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173: Top 5 Signs Your Marriage Won't Las...

Laura Doyle
About this episode

If your husband is saying it's over or he's more interested in someone else, that's terrifying and painful. It's tempting to believe that it's not up to you whether your marriage will last. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about the top 5 signs your marriage won't last. I'll share the REAL question to ask if your marriage seems hopeless. 

My guest Laura was ready to leave her marriage of two years because of all the fighting and the cold wars. Then she had what she calls "just a little insight," which changed everything. Today she has a lighthearted marriage full of laughter and fun. She's going to tell us what she did so you can do it too.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

  • 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

  • The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

  • A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

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