The Luella Jonk Show

Episode #66: 25 Years of Marriage Therapy Taught Me This


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I'm pulling back the curtain on 25 years of relationship therapy to share what I've really learned about making marriage work. After reflecting on hundreds of couples I've counseled and my own journey as a Catholic therapist, I'm ready to tell you the uncomfortable truth: most marriage advice is overcomplicated nonsense that misses the point entirely.

I'll walk you through:

✅ Why I might be stepping away from traditional therapy (and what's driving this major life shift)

✅ The simple wisdom I learned from a Hawkins Cheezies executive about keeping life uncomplicated

✅ Why sacrificial love—not perfect communication skills—is what actually saves marriages

✅ The real reason your spirit is willing but your flesh is weak (hint: it's biblical and practical)

✅ How treating your body as a temple directly impacts your marriage attraction and longevity

✅ Why I'm launching "A Course in Conjugal Love" and how it's different from every other program out there

✅ The shocking truth about why younger marriages often work better than we think

This isn't your typical relationship episode filled with feel-good validation. I'm done with that approach. Instead, I'm sharing the raw, honest guidance that comes from sitting across from real couples in crisis and watching what actually transforms relationships versus what just makes people feel better temporarily.

Whether you're dating, newlywed, or married for decades, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about relationship success. I'm talking about getting back to the foundational rules that have existed since the dawn of time—equal dignity, distinct roles, and keeping God at the center of your union.

🔔 Remember: Keep God at the center, know your roles, and love through sacrifice—even when you don't feel like it. Marriage doesn't need 100 strategies; it needs these foundational truths.

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