Awesome Marriage Podcast

Help! My Spouse’s Coworker Is a Problem Ep. 687


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In this episode, Dr. Kim opens up about how workplace relationships, especially dealing with negative and/or flirtatious coworkers, can impact marriage. He encourages couples to recognize these concerns, lean on biblical truth, and take intentional, practical steps to protect and strengthen their relationship. This episode reminds us of the power of open communication, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and the hope we can find in trusting God through every season of marriage.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Concern about coworkers is a valid issue in marriages.

  • Bad company can corrupt good character, as warned in scripture.

  • It's essential to communicate concerns with love and honesty.

  • Praying for wisdom and protection is crucial in navigating these situations.

  • Strengthening the marriage bond is the best defense against outside influences.

  • Being a positive influence in your spouse's life can counteract negative coworkers.

  • Setting healthy boundaries for workplace relationships is necessary.

  • Knowing when to step back and trust God is important.

  • Focus on building a positive atmosphere at home.

  • Each person is responsible for their own choices before God.

  • 24/7 365 Foreplay

 

Quotes from this Episode:

Walk with the wise and become wise.

The company we keep matters.

Addressing the situation requires discernment not knee jerk reactions.

Even in marriage, where two become one flesh, each person remains an individual.

A spouse is to be respected.

Communicate with love and honesty.

Sometimes the most effective communication comes through questions rather than direct confrontation.

The most important thing Nancy and I have done in our marriage is prayer daily.

Be that uplifting thing that your spouse needs. 

Know when to step back. 

Anytime we are in a situation where we could compromise our relationship with our spouse we have to run. 

Workplace relationships are significant but they aren’t all powerful.

 

Couple's Conversation Guide:

  1. Are there relationships at your workplace that are taking time or emotional energy away from your connection with your spouse? How can you set healthy boundaries?
  2. Do any coworkers influence your attitudes or behaviors in ways that conflict with the values you and your spouse have established for your marriage and home?
  3. How can your faith guide you in responding to difficult or questionable coworkers while maintaining peace and integrity?
  4. What steps can you take to protect your marriage from workplace stress and distractions, ensuring your spouse remains your first priority?

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

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  • If you strengthen your marriage at home, the affects of work will lessen! Keeping marriage fun means date night can’t be boring. Check out our Date Night Boosters. Reignite the fun and intimacy in your date nights with your spouse.

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