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$\"\"$ <\/a>Everyone comes to marriage with illusions about love and\u00a0how things will be and we all learn that the truth is\u2026different than we expected.\u00a0 Sometimes it\u2019s better, sometimes worse, but its always different.\u00a0 Today, reflect on some of the things you\u2019ve learned about love since you were married.\u00a0 Make a list together of the ways you\u2019ve helped each other grow through good times and bad.<\/p>\n

For the next 40 days, M2L will offer a tip-a-day for improving your marriage. For more help creating an exceptional marriage, contact the Pastoral Solutions Institute to learn more about Catholic tele-counseling services<\/a>. 740-266-6461.\u00a0 And check out more great marriage-building ideas in For Better\u2026FOREVER!\u00a0 A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"