Abandonment, infidelity, abuse – it’s easy to name big issues that undermine relationships, but what about the little things? In this episode Billy & Joy talk about seemingly small habits and blind spots which can also threaten the health of our marriage. We call these behaviors “mosquitos” because while their stature is small, their negative impact is considerable.
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Talk about this:
Identify the threats and consider, what are some of the “mosquito-sized” threats in this particular season of our marriage? (Remember, the threats can change throughout your marriage.
Consider…
Quantity AND consistency of time
Failure to celebrate your spouse
Lingering resentments/keeping score
Failure to be a student of your spouse
Unidentified or unaddressed issues from the past
A lack of self-awareness
What are the practical ways we can “swat ‘em?”
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