In a recent report, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls attention to the loneliness epidemic, likening its health impacts to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. He stresses that this issue, which has been growing since long before the pandemic, needs urgent action—much like the fights against obesity and addiction. This sense of isolation isn’t just about being physically alone; it’s about feeling disconnected even in close relationships, like marriage. Imagine living with your spouse but feeling more like roommates than partners. The solution? A marriage built on God’s active, sacrificial love, which fosters true intimacy and connection. One solution is the new “Art of Marriage” which help couples come together to fight loneliness, offering a way to not just live together, but really connect and thrive in unity.

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