Melissa’s story as a Catholic woman

Why you shouldn’t wait for a crisis to consider marriage therapy

How to go about choosing a good therapist for you and your marriage

Some of the reasons that women and couples stay away from marriage therapy

Bringing up your desire for marriage therapy with your spouse

What to do if your spouse is hesitant to go to therapy with you

Melissa’s advice for what to do if you’re feeling disconnected from your spouse while raising a family

How to connect with your spouse on date night and Melissa’s surprising advice about how to get into deeper connection

Why Melissa and her husband go on a marriage retreat every year and Melissa’s advice for going on a retreat with your spouse

How Melissa lives out the feminine genius in her daily life as a wife

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Melissa’s (free!) 25 questions for better connections in your marriage

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Have you been to marriage therapy? If yes, how has it impacted your marriage? If not, what are your thoughts on reaching out to a therapist after listening to this conversation with Melissa?

Have you believed the lie that your marriage “isn’t that bad” or the lie that your marriage is “beyond saving”? How do you think the Lord desires to speak truth over your relationship and sacrament?

Does your marriage have a support team? If not, what is the first step that you could take today to creating a community around your marriage to support and encourage you?

What are three questions you can ask your spouse on a date night or as you connect at the end of the day that can facilitate connection?