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The Joys and Challenges of Marrying Your Opposite, Part 2
Air Date 12/27/2018
Get Social and ListenAt Christmastime, differences between you and your spouse can become even more pronounced. John and Greg give advice to couples with opposite personalities on how to compromise and respect each other. Featuring Melanie Shankle.

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The Antelope in the Living Room (Paperback)
In this funny, insightful memoir, Shankle explores the blessings and challenges that come when two people commit to share one life.
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Texas A&M graduate Melanie Shankle is a popular blogger and author of two books, Sparkly Green Earrings and The Antelope in the Living Room. She began her blog, Big Mama, in July 2006 and is also a regular contributor to The Pioneer Woman blog. Melanie lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Perry, and daughter, Caroline.