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March 12, 2025

When Falling in Love is Messy

When Falling in Love is Messy
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So many of us dreamed of a fairy tale marriage. However, sometimes the process of falling in love with someone can be messy. Sean and Lanette Reed talk with Jim Daly about some of the mistakes they made before getting married. Also, John and Greg bring up why it's good to recall the story of why you and your mate wanted to get married.

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