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Hurt feelings and the negativity bias

Marriage Unhindered
Marriage Unhindered
Episode • Dec 18, 2024 • 48m

What do you do when your spouse hurts your feelings? Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice addresses a young bride who is feeling hurt by something her spouse said. Doug discusses the negativity bias and how to overcome this through prayer, and good communication.

Doug gives advice to a listener who is struggling amidst her spouse’s battle with depression. He speaks of the importance of redemptive suffering and how it can be crucial in helping to get you and your spouse to heaven.

 

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Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOopsPb89kgzTWIvXbSbfTenUSQeDv9WfkE0Yb23eHPaP4WvlnfQc

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