Foundations Coaching NC

01/20/2026

“Most men don’t say, ‘I won’t change.’ They say, ‘I could change… but.’ That one word keeps marriages stuck.”

I wrote more about this—and why it matters—in my latest blog post. Link in the comment below.

01/19/2026

Love that lasts isn’t built on grand gestures.
It’s built on daily choices.

Speaking with respect when it’s hard.
Repairing quickly instead of keeping score.
Staying curious instead of assuming.
Protecting the relationship from outside noise.

These habits don’t just keep couples together—they keep them connected.
And the good news?
They’re all learnable, practice-able, and within reach.

Strong marriages aren’t perfect.
They’re intentional. 💛

If you need help with your marriage, schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/leslidoares/5starcall

01/17/2026

How do you personally define boundaries in marriage?

01/16/2026

This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being willing.

Every man shows up immaturely at times.
A mature husband isn’t someone who never gets it wrong—
he’s someone who owns it, repairs it, and chooses effort over ego.

Growth isn’t a personality trait.
It’s a daily decision.

Which side are you practicing today?

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01/16/2026

If your first instinct is to blame someone else for how your marriage turned out,
pause.

That belief can quietly keep you stuck.

Not because your pain isn’t real.
Not because effort guarantees results.

But because growth starts when we’re willing to look at our own participation ---
what we built, what we avoided, and what we stopped tending.

Blame feels protective.
Ownership is what actually creates change.

If this resonates, the deeper conversation continues in the blog.
👉 Link in the comments.

01/15/2026

Lesli Live | Blame Kills Marriage

Will you keep telling yourself your wife is to blame for the state of your marriage?

Or will you take responsibility for your part?

🧡 Watch this to learn more.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPgvu0XEuYI

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01/15/2026

Every challenge faced together makes love stronger.

Not because challenges are easy.
But because choosing together changes everything.

Struggles don’t weaken a marriage—avoidance does.
Distance grows when one or both partners stop engaging, stop listening, or stop taking responsibility for their part.

Strength isn’t about never struggling.
It’s about staying present when things are hard.

Love deepens when you face problems side by side instead of retreating into silence or blame.

That choice—again and again—is what builds a resilient marriage.

01/14/2026

A silent divorce doesn’t start with lawyers or paperwork.
It starts with distance.

Less curiosity.
Less repair.
Less willingness to lean in when things feel uncomfortable.

Many couples don’t fall apart because of constant fighting.
They drift apart because they stop engaging.

Peace can feel easier than conflict.
But peace without connection slowly erodes a marriage.

If you recognize these signs, it’s not a verdict.
It’s information.

And information gives you a choice:
to stay disengaged… or to take responsibility for changing the pattern.

Real intimacy isn’t passive.
It’s built—on purpose.

Which of these signs feels most familiar—or surprised you the most?

01/14/2026

Blame says: ‘This happened to me.’�

Responsibility asks: ‘What’s the next small step I can take?’�

Your marriage doesn’t need perfection—it needs leadership.�

Read the blog post to learn more. Link in the comments below...

01/13/2026

Red flags in a marriage aren’t always dramatic.
They’re often quiet shifts—less listening, fewer small kindnesses, more defensiveness, more “me” than “we.”

The danger isn’t conflict.
It’s disconnection disguised as normal.

Healthy marriages don’t avoid hard moments—they face them with humility, respect, and responsibility.
And when you notice these signs early, you still have choices.

Awareness is not blame.
It’s an invitation to lead differently.

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01/13/2026

According to Tiny Habits, most people don’t fail to change because they lack ability.

They fail because they lack courage. Small habits still require ownership—and that’s where most marriages stall.

01/12/2026

“You’re my favorite place to go
when my mind searches for peace.”

Real peace isn’t escape.
It’s emotional safety.
It’s being with someone who doesn’t require you to armor up.

That’s what home feels like.