How To Love Being Married

In this episode we will discuss The Ten Commandments of Communication in marriage, and in any relationship. Communication is such an important and vital part of marriage.

In this episode we discuss how to Fight For Your Marriage. This isn't the get out and hurt each other type of fight, but the type of fight God wants us in order to save and preserver our marriage. Marriage can be challenging, and many just give up. With God's help, we can get the guidance and direction necessary to overcome the challenges that marriage can throw at us.

We discuss the movie War Room, with Alex Kendrick. http://www.kendrickbrotherscatalogue.com/warroom/home

We also discuss 4 ways to Fight For Your Marriage from homeword.com. https://homeword.com/jims-blog/4-ways-to-fight-for-your-marriage-when-you-are-fighting-alone/#.X7GqzuRHYIR

In this episode we discuss why you can influence, but can't change your spouse. The way you influence your spouse is by helping them understand the way certain behaviors make you feel. That way you are taking responsibility for your feelings, instead of trying to force your spouse to feel a certain way about their behavior. We also discuss the importance of putting your spouse at ease. Your spouse should be the most important person in the world to you. Putting them at ease, and understanding their feelings will help bring you closer together.

In this episode we have a special guest, Pat Sorensen, who has been married to her husband 42 years. Pat and her husband Stan have gone through some very challenging times, including losing their daughter, at a very young age, from a sudden illness, and a son from suicide. Currently Stan is recovering from a work accident that nearly took his life. He still faces a long road to recovery. Through all the challenges, one thing is solid, their marriage. They are true examples of How To Love Being Married. Find out what they have done to keep their marriage strong and vibrant as they have faced devastating trials.

In this episode we explore the dangers of "Taking Your Frustrations Out On Your Spouse". There are two parts to this problem. The first is taking our stress and frustrations out on our spouse. The Second is how can we effectively understand and deal with our spouse when they take their frustrations out on us?

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In this episode we share our experience of getting in a major car crash. The impact, sound and pressure were indescribable. Fortunately everyone walked away from it. No matter how hard things are, keep a positive attitude, and don't be a "Debbie Downer" or an "Awnry Andy"!

In this episode we explore the 5 Love Languages from Dr. Gary Chapman. Learn what your spouse's love languages are, and how you can focus on them to make your marriage better. The 5 Love Languages are: Words of affirmation, Quality of time, Acts of service, Gifts and Touch. You can find out what your love language is by going to Dr. Chapman's website and taking his free quiz. https://www.5lovelanguages.com

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In this epispode we discuss the importance of emotional and sexual intimacy in a marriage. Intimancy can bring you closer together, and make your marriage strong and vibrant. Sex should never be used as a weapon, or as a way to get your own way. Emotional intimacy, can reinforce the love that you have, and help each other feel secure, loved and trusted by your spouse. 

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In this episode we share experiences about how not staying in control of your emotions can land you in jail, or worse. We also share 10 things that most couples fight about, and how you should deal with these things as they arise. 

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In this episode we share the importance of Playing & Dreaming Together. Specifically we discuss how planning vacations, even if you can't go on one, can help your marriage grow stronger, and help bring lasting memories that will last forever. We also discuss how we went to Hawaii for $1700 including airfare, hotel, food, and activities. #Playing & Dreaming Together, #Planning Vacations, #Cheap Vacations. Email us: [email protected]