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Aug 2024

11m 3s

Can People See Your Love for Each Other?

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

Do you remember what first attracted you to your spouse? John and Greg share what drew them to their wives. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about how they've learned to still be romantic to each other in public. Then, Erin Smalley offers hope to couples who've lost the romantic spark.

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