Married A.F. | Real Talk on Marriage and Intimacy

Our latest adventure had us packing up our bags and heading out to Los Angeles, where we walked through the sets of Friends at the Warner Brothers studio, made our daughter's day with Barbie props, and ended up at a Laker game out of the blue. But amidst all the fun, we found ourselves reflecting on the beautiful complexity of family life, the highs and lows of marriage, and the impact sports has on all of it. 

Our son Cash's love for baseball gets its well-deserved spotlight as we recount his exciting encounters with professional players and discuss the profound influence sports can have on young lives. But we don't shy away from the darker side, the obsessive fandom that can sometimes create a wedge in marriages. 

As we navigate the nuances of family dynamics, we underline the significance of investing in relationships over material possessions. We chew over the potential benefits of prioritizing family time over sports and how it could create a cycle of positive relationships for the coming generations. Wrapping up, we bring God into the picture and emphasize the crucial role faith plays in nurturing marriage and relationships in our prayer segment. So sit back, tune in, and join us on this heartfelt journey of love, faith, and family.

What if we told you that openly discussing the delicate topic of sex could be the key to a thriving marriage? In our latest podcast episode, we pull back the covers on this often-taboo subject. We'll first dive into the surprising statistics around dwindling satisfaction in our sex lives. Unraveling the fear many couples harbor around expressing their sexual needs, we provide insights on how to initiate these crucial conversations.

We delve into a fascinating study revealing couples spend an average of just five minutes on sexual activities. We pay heed to the importance of aligning with your partner's sexual expectations and bust some persistent myths around gender roles within relationships. By placing the spotlight on communication, we help you understand its critical role in a satisfying sexual relationship.

We wind up our discussion by offering you a toolkit of strategies to enhance intimacy and balance sexual desire in your relationship. We'll bring up the innovative concept of a 'sexual menu', discuss the impact of body-shaming and trauma on sexual desire, and even broach the importance of scheduling sex, if necessary. This candid conversation aims to equip couples with the confidence to discuss their sexual needs openly and, consequently, reinforce their marriages. So, let's shed some inhibitions and start talking about what really matters.

What if your marital bond was tested with a potential life-altering health diagnosis? What if the joy of a newborn was overshadowed by a shocking revelation of cervical cancer? As a couple, we faced this harrowing ordeal, and we are here to share our journey with you. This episode is a candid narrative of our challenging journey.

The diagnosis led to a hysterectomy, a surgery that left Monica grappling with immense pain and a recovery period that was longer than we could ever have imagined. In the process, unexpected vocal cord damage left Monica voiceless, communicating through a board and markers for a week! This phase of our life was a grueling physical and emotional struggle, but it highlighted the strength of our bond and resilience. 

In the face of adversity, we discovered the significance of care and the role it plays in strengthening the marital bond. The ordeal, as painful as it was, catalyzed growth in our relationship and a greater appreciation for the strength we found in each other. This episode is as much about our personal experiences as it is about the broader issues surrounding health and marriage. So, join us on this journey, and let's talk about health, love, resilience, and the power of togetherness.

Ever wonder why your partner didn't reveal something about their past until much further into the relationship? Or why marriages seem to be an outdated concept for many young adults? Well, you're not alone. Join us in this enlightening conversation as we unravel the mysteries of secrets, honesty, and communication in relationships. We kick off the discussion with a personal anecdote about a unique anniversary surprise – a hidden secret that landed Matthew on the show Wheel of Fortune!

Our journey takes a deeper turn as we dissect the culture of secrecy, specifically in marriages and relationships. We shed light on the reasons why individuals hide aspects of their past, their age, or even their financial situations from their partners. Drawing on our own experiences and current social trends, we delve into the impact of these undisclosed truths on marriages and the significance of thorough background checks before tying the knot.

Wrapping up, we pivot to the essential, yet often misunderstood, concepts of honesty and privacy in relationships. The fine line between maintaining personal space and fostering dishonesty is a challenging one to tread. We emphasize the importance of timing and transparent communication with your partner and explore when it is appropriate to hold back information and when to share. Throughout the discussion, we tap into biblical wisdom to underscore the importance of being truthful to oneself and to one’s spouse. So, tune in, you won't want to miss this insightful exploration of the complicated world of relationships and communication.

Season 3 is here! New Episodes coming September 18th

We discuss some of the top reasons and moments when people realized when their  marriage was over. 

We discuss an article where married people give advice to people who have yet to get married. We picked the highlights that are really great advice for not just people who are not yet married, but even those who are married can take a look at their relationship and begin to put this into practice. 

We are discussing a new trend of spouse's who no longer sleep with each other. Giving various reasons for more alone time, not having their late night scrolling interrupted, and better sleep...we aren't buying it.

We are continuing our conversation of the secrets married men are keeping from their wives. We talk double lives, money, lies, and a whole lot of cheating between these couples. 

This is part one of a conversation we had on an article where men shared the secrets they have been keeping from their wives. There are double lives, affairs, lies, sheltering feelings, threesomes, and all sorts of chaos to discuss. One thing we can learn, secret secrets are no fun, secret secrets hurt someone...