Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time?

Do you want to have better communication and deeper intimacy with your partner?

In this very honest episode, you'll learn strategies from top marriage & relationship experts combined with Biblical wisdom to work through pain paints, set realistic expectations, and practice constructive conversations with your partner.

Here’s what we cover:

1. The most important way to improve your relationship (6:11)

2. How to identify bad advice vs. a helpful confidant (13:34)

3. Naming paint points in a healthy way (15:12)

4. 3 ways to frame a relational pain point (24:34)

5. The 4 most destructive qualities to a relationship (29:04)

6. The 4 most important skills to a vital long-term relationship (32:24) 

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

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