There’s a lot to take to heart in the “attitude of gratitude” movement. Focusing on what is going right is a big factor in your level of happiness. But simply focusing on the positive in your marriage may keep you from addressing things that need to be addressed for your marriage to thrive. This means learning how to embrace disagreements and challenges in order to grow as a couple. Psychotherapist and author of Women with Controlling Partners: Taking Back Your Life from a Manipulative or Abusive Partner Carol Lambert explains how you can do this so your marriage can be all it can be.

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