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Food for thought: The true nature of a person cannot be deciphered at a glance. To find out more, please visit:

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What we believe propels our actions - either positive or negative. In this episode, we take a look at some common lenses through which people view their relationships: the auto-pilot view, the economic view and the sexual view.

Food for thought: Preparing for marriage also involves coming up with a working plan for how your marriage and family life will look like. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/preparing-for-marriage-reflections-for-singles-part-ii/

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Food for thought: It takes more than having a steady source of income to succeed in marriage. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/07/26/preparing-for-marriage-reflections-for-singles/

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Food for thought: One way to stifle your relationship/marriage is through emotional neglect of your partner. To find out ways to be emotionally present and engaged in your relationship/marriage , please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/?p=1027

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Food for thought: It is very easy to get caught up in the flurry of activity in today's busy and digitally connected world and forget to be emotionally present in one's relationship/marriage. To find out more about how to have a thriving and successful relationship/marriage in today's world , please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/running-successful-marriages-in-a-hyper-busy-and-connected-world/

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Food for thought: As a parent, your role is not simply to provide for your child's physical needs. It also involves instruction and guidance on life issues. When was the last time you sat with your child to discuss their views and choices as it relates to sex and dating?

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Food for thought: One of the easiest ways to experience burnout in marriage is when there is a failure to intentionally build in periods of rest in one's marriage . To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/06/28/rest-and-renewal-in-marriage-part-2/

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Food for thought: While God gives guidelines for a harmonious relationship between husband and wife, culture and society dictate the role each party is to play in the union. What governs your relationship with your spouse, God's guidelines or cultural/societal dictates?

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