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Some marriages are hard. They take work. They feel lonely. The relational and emotional distance can be difficult to reconcile – usually because one spouse doesn’t  want  to be close. Sometimes it’s just a season of marriage where busyness and misunderstanding seem to reign. In other marriages the effort needed can span years. HOW TO STAY STRONG IN A HARD MARRIAGE 7 Things you do when marriage is hard Some marriages are hard. They take work. They feel lonely. The relational and emotional distance can be difficult to reconcile – usually because one spouse doesn’t  want  to be close. Sometimes it’s just a season of marriage where busyness and misunderstanding seem to reign. In other marriages the effort needed can span years. So how does someone stay strong in a hard marriage? How can they hang on to hope, make healthy choices, and fight for their marriage? Here are seven things you can do to stay strong: 1. FIND YOUR IDENTITY FROM GOD As a man or woman you...