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Strengthen marriage friendship through listening and empathy
The piece argues that strong friendship in marriage rests on mutual understanding, respectful listening, and conflict repair. It cites Gottman’s ideas, notes how lack of communication harms intimacy, and describes how couples can restore friendship by empathy, time, and collaborative problem solving. Val Farmer, clinical psychologist, offers guidance.
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