In this episode which is the first episode of season 2, we take a look a back at the year 2020.  We were all impacted by the global pandemic and in this episode we discuss what adjustments we had to make in our relationship and with our family to make the most of a difficult year.  In addition we also look at what steps we are going to take to get off to a great start in the year 2021.

We know that romance is a topic that some couples have not discussed with each other for quite some time which is one of the reasons why we wanted to address it today. In this episode entitled “Romance” we are going to share with why romance is important in your marriage.  We will also discuss why you and your spouse need to define what romance is in your relationship.  In addition we will also talk about how you can cultivate your romance. 

I know we all would like for our journey with our spouse to be filled with nothing but good times and wonderful memories.  But if we are going to be realistic, life is filled with ups and downs and every now and then we will encounter trials and tribulations in this journey that will lead us into a place of disappointment.  The question is not if you will face disappointment but how will you deal with it when it shows up in your life and impacts your marriage.  

In today’s episode entitled “When Disappointment Happens” we are going to share with you a process that you and your spouse can walk through together when one of you or both of you come face to face with disappointment that has the potential to impact your marriage.  How do you identify the root cause of the disappointment and how do you overcome it, learn from it, and continue to grow together as a couple.  

In this episode entitled “Dating Your Spouse” we are going to share with you why we think you should continue to date your spouse even after you say I Do.  In addition we are going to give you some ideas and examples that you can consider adding to your dating toolbox so that your dating experience can have some variety.  And hopefully it will keep you look forward to the next date with your spouse.

Creating a vision and a plan to implement that vision isn’t something that is often discussed when it comes to marriage however we have found it to be extremely beneficial in our relationship. In this episode, we discuss what is required to develop a plan for your vision, what it takes to implement that plan, and why it might be necessary to adjust that plan in the future.  Making your vision a reality takes a commitment from the husband and wife and you both will need to work together to make it happen.

Creating a vision and a plan to implement that vision isn’t something that is often discussed when it comes to marriage however we have found it to be extremely beneficial in our relationship.  In this episode, we want to discuss with you the steps that you and your spouse can take to define your core values, mission statement, and vision.  These are the necessary steps that are required before you can develop a plan to implement your vision which is what we will discuss in Part 2.    

In this episode we share our story including how we met, our courtship experience, our engagement, the early years of our marriage, and some of the transitions and challenges that we faced as a young couple.  At the conclusion of the episode we also touch on the importance of having hopes and dreams as a couple.

This episode focuses on laying the foundation of the Living Better Together As One podcast.  In this episode we spend time explaining three key foundational principles that we believe are vital for maximizing the potential in any marriage.  We explore these principles and explain why we think every marriage should incorporate them.