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Podcast: Is Your Spouse Right for You?

By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | March 1, 2012

Rona and I discuss the hard work of BEING the right partner, rather than always trying to FIND the right partner.

Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening!

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