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Us In Mind: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Marriage: Ted Lowe

Sep 5, 2023
Ted Lowe, author who revolutionizes marriages, discusses the impact of thoughts on marriage. The importance of ranking your spouse positively is highlighted, along with reshaping negative thoughts. Overcoming difficult seasons and appreciating your spouse are explored. Changing your thoughts can ultimately transform your marriage, as seen in a powerful personal story.
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Quick takeaways

  • Happy couples ranked their spouse higher in every category than their spouse ranked themselves in a study on marital satisfaction, highlighting the importance of focusing on the positive qualities of your spouse for a happier marriage.
  • Our brains are naturally wired to focus on the negative, so rewiring our thoughts to be more positive can lead to positive changes in our marriage.

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The importance of positive illusion in happy marriages

Happy couples ranked their spouse higher in every category than their spouse ranked themselves in a study on marital satisfaction. This positive illusion, focusing on the positive qualities of your spouse and not the negative, can create a happier marriage.

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