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March 26, 2026

Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation

Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation
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We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be.

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