In a world of casual dating, “talking stages,” and late-night DMs, the idea of purposeful, healthy courtship can feel outdated. But when we strip away trends and look at the core of what builds a lasting relationship, one truth remains:
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Marriage and resilience
In a world where swipe-right culture dominates and relationships are often built on momentary excitement, it’s easy to confuse infatuation
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Resilience and Purpose
Marriage is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s more than a romantic milestone—it’s a partnership that will shape your future, your character, and your legacy. For youth today, overwhelmed by media, expectations, and fleeting emotions, it’s more important than ever to approach this decision with both heart and wisdom. In resilience coaching, we talk a lot about emotional clarity, personal strength, and long-term thinking. All of those qualities are essential when choosing who to marry.
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Marriage and resilience
Family ties are meant to be sources of strength and belonging — but when a loved one repeatedly dismisses your feelings, insists on special treatment, or places their needs above your emotional safety, the relationship becomes draining. Whether the person in question shows outright narcissistic traits or simply a persistent sense of entitlement, the effect can be the same: your boundaries get blurred, your identity becomes entwined with someone else’s demands, and you feel stuck.
Helping your children grow into emotionally resilient, grounded adults means teaching them that life doesn’t owe them things but that they are fully able to respond when life asks of them.
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Marriage and resilience
An entitled parent is someone who believes they are inherently deserving of special treatment, privileges, or obedience from others—especially their children—regardless of merit or fairness. This mindset often manifests in controlling behaviors, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of empathy or respect for boundaries. Entitled parents may prioritize their own needs and desires over those of their children, leading to emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, or dismissiveness.
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Marriage and resilience
In a world full of shifting priorities and increasing pressures, more parents are embracing a bold, intentional choice: raising just one child. Far from a trend rooted in limitation, the rise of “one and done” parenting reflects a powerful shift toward self-awareness, balance, and resilience.
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Marriage and resilience
Recently, three children all in their 20s sat around a dinner table and sharing their hesitations about becoming parents. It wasn’t an emotional rejection of family life, it was a practical, thoughtful response to a world that’s changed dramatically from the one their parents knew. And in that honesty lies a powerful lesson about how this generation is responding to uncertainty with strength, clarity, and new values.
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Marriage is often painted with broad strokes—romanticized in culture, idealized in media, and misunderstood in everyday conversations. While many couples enter marriage with love and good intentions, they may also carry hidden beliefs that quietly sabotage connection and growth. These beliefs, or myths, can create unrealistic expectations, foster disappointment, and even lead to unnecessary conflict. In this article, we’ll uncover four common marriage myths that many people believe, and explore how recognizing and replacing them with truth can strengthen your relationship and build a more resilient, authentic partnership.
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Marriage and resilience