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In a world flooded with distresses like divorce, father absence, rampant sexual abuse, anxiety, and depression, there seems to be an epidemic of escapism through drugs, alcohol, consumerism, sex, violence, and suicide. Now, Nearly two years after the start of COVID-19 social-distancing protocols and lockdowns, the pandemic is something that exacerbated these problems. The pandemic changed our world and had an impact on everything, especially our relationships with family and friends.Dr. Rick D. Merritt’s newly released “The Bridge Between Us: Becoming One in Marriage” is a fresh and engaging examination of the marital bond and is being released at a time when people need to be reminded of how to love and be loved.Merritt’s new book draws from the author’s years of marriage counseling experiences. With thoughtful reflection and an encouraging tone, Dr. Merritt is hopeful that  readers will find inspiration and guidance useful to maintaining not only a happy marriage, but maintaining the relationships that matt