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Chapter 10 of 17

Friends

The men in your life are either pulling you toward your wife or away from her. There is no neutral.

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Reflect

Six questions for the man in the mirror

Answer honestly — your responses save to this device only. There are no right answers, only true ones.

01

Which of my friendships is making me a worse husband — and what will I do about it?

02

Do I have at least one man who knows the real state of my marriage?

03

Am I friends with men who honor their wives, or men who roll their eyes at theirs?

04

How am I prioritizing 'the boys' over time with her right now?

05

What couple do we want to build a deeper friendship with this year?

06

Where is she lonely in friendships — and am I helping or hindering?

Act

Action steps you can lead this week

Pick one. Do it before Sunday. Check it off when it's done.

Discuss

Bring her into the conversation

These prompts are designed for connection — not debate. Listen more than you talk.

1

Each share: 'A friend I'm worried about and a friend I'm thankful for.'

2

Map your friendships on paper — who feeds the marriage, who drains it?

3

Plan one hospitality night a month: open your home on purpose.

"The right circle around you will sharpen the husband you are becoming."