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Episode 2: When Little Things Become Big Things in Marriage
Small frustrations don’t always stay small. When hurt is ignored, conversations are avoided, and offenses are quietly collected, minor irritations can gradually become resentment and emotional distance.
In this episode of Surviving the Winter Season, Marty and Stephanie discuss how unresolved issues affect the way spouses see and respond to one another. Using the picture of a pebble in your shoe, they explain that the original problem may not grow—but the irritation surrounding it can.
They also share a personal story about grief, misplaced anger, and the resentment that affected their…
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