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Sep 2023

11m 18s

You Can’t Read Your Spouse’s Mind!

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

Time for an honest question, have you tried to read your spouse's mind? Jim Daly and Counselor Randy Schroeder explain why that's not a good thing for your marriage. You'll also hear John Fuller and Erin Smalley talk about ways you and your spouse can share your honest thoughts with each other, instead of relying on assumptions.

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