Every couple, especially those just starting out, need a Barnabas in their lives. They need a couple who has been there themselves and will encourage and guide them when things get tough. Someone who will not give up on them when they feel like giving up on themselves.

Many couples tend to put their marriage on autopilot meaning they assume the health and wellbeing of their marriage will continue 'as is' for the foreseeable future. This is a bad assumption because everyone changes and, as a result, so do their priorities and their needs.

Stevie Wonder’s, ‘I just called to say I love you’ is a great reminder that sometimes we just need to say the words, “I love you” for no other reason than to remind our spouse that it is still true. We also talk about 'Feathering'

It’s a very subtle change and most couples don’t even notice it’s happening until they are miles apart. It’s called drifting and it happens when couples are so busy with all the other activities, they forget to nurture their own marriage. In this segment we discuss how to avoid hearing the phrase, “I don’t love you anymore.”

The greatest gift a father can give his daughter is his unconditional love and praise. Why? Several studies have found that girls who share a strong bond with their fathers are emotionally and physically healthier than girls who feel unloved by their dads. And, because that relationship will be the foundation for her future marriage.

One of the greatest compliments spouses can offer each other is, “I trust you.” Trust is something that is earned and should be cherished, maintained and nourished throughout the life of a marriage.

Many couples do really dumb things just to ‘get even’ with their spouses. When coaching couples in this mode, the advice provided is simple…stop doing stupid stuff.

Couples who routinely show gratitude toward each other overcome marital stress issues more easily. In this segment we explore why couples do not say thank you to each other and why they should.

A great way to elevate your relationship with your spouse is to participate in a common sporting activity. For example, if one of you plays golf, you should plan a golf outing with just your spouse. The time together will strengthen your relationship, but only if you do it the right way.

Our perception of a situation will be skewed by our past experiences. As such, when it comes to marriage issues, we tend to associate past experiences with the current situation. In other words, we assume and anticipate that past experiences will always be replicated in the present situation. In this episode, learn how to avoid repeating history.