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Reconnected Marriage | Better Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intimacy, Managing Expectations
By David Haastrup | Christian Marriage Coach & Conflict De-escalation StrategistSociety & CultureReligion & SpiritualityChristianityRelationships
Reconnected Marriage | Better Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intimacy, Managing Expectations episodes
- EP 128 \\ Are you struggling in your marriage? Here is some encouragement for you
Hi friend!
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you feeling frustrated about the increasing tension in your relationship? Do you desire to grow closer as an intimate couple while experiencing more peace, harmony, and unity in your home?
If this describes your current experience, you're not alone. This episode was created just for you...to encourage you on your marital journey.
I invite you to tune in to listen and grab some encouragement along the way!
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Are you a wife who longs to feel seen and heard but you're struggling to get through to your husband? It seems like the more you try to communicate, the more you grow apart from each other.Are you a husband who desires more intimacy in your marriage but you’re struggling to communicate your feelings & needs to your wife without it turning into a fight?Are you a spouse feeling frustrated about the increasing tension in your marriage?Maybe you’ve begun to notice that when an opportunity for discussion arises, you get into more arguments and misunderstandings than pleasant and relaxing conversations with your spouse. Then, to avoid this cycle of discomfort, you begin to avoid having conversations with your spouse and choose to save up the energy to invest in your relationship with your kids, work or other interests.Do you wish to truly connect with your spouse so you can enjoy your marriage…even if it has been a while?If any of these sounds familiar, then I have something for you.I am working on building my coaching offer and offering 2 free calls to the first 2 people who email me at [email protected].You would be getting free coaching and I am going to gain some market research. It’s a win-win, first 2 people only, you can email me right now at [email protected]~David
Lead Coach at Happy Married Family
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-Email:[email protected]13 min - EP 127 \\ Changing Your Perspective: A Powerful Hack That Can Positively Impact Your Spouse And MarriageHi friend,We all know too well that when we have done something for so long we can become bored with it and begin to take it for granted. Interestingly, we treat our marriages and relationships this way. But what happens if your spouse refuses to upgrade? Or when you feel they are not meeting your expectations? Is there another approach you could use? What about having a different perspective? In this episode, I share what it means to change your perspective in marriage.Want to know more? So get ready, set, and tune in to listen to find out more!
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-Email:[email protected]9 min - EP 126 \\ One Question That Could Bring You Closer And Improve Your Emotional Connection & Intimacy In MarriageHi friend!One way to connect with your spouse is by being honest with them about how you’re feeling and how you’re really doing. This could begin with answering one question.This involves vulnerability and here is the honest truth: You can't have a great emotional connection without vulnerability.So, as you tune in to listen to this episode, I want to encourage you to ask your spouse this ONE question today (and actually mean it) because this question may go a very long way to make a difference in your marriage, deepen your connection as a couple and increase emotional intimacy.Want to know ONE question that could bring you closer and improve your emotional connection & intimacy in your marriage?Then, tune in to listen to find out more!
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-Email:[email protected]10 min - EP 125 \\ Finances in Marriage: Do We Need a Joint Bank Account For a Strong and Successful Marriage?
Hi friend!
Wondering if a married couple needs a joint bank account for a strong and successful marriage? Then, get ready to tune in to listen to this episode as I address one of the questions that come up in marriage and money conversations.
We pray this episode blesses you:)
Any information, commentary, recommendations or statements of opinion provided in this episode are for general information purposes only. It is not intended be personalised investment advice or a solicitation for the purchase or sale of securities.....................……………………………………….................
📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
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-Email:[email protected]11 min - EP 124 \\ 3 Tried And Tested Ways To Have More Energy (And Time) To Reconnect With Your SpouseHi friend!Have you ever wondered, “How can I have more energy (and time) to spend with my spouse?” In other words, “What are some things I can do to achieve this?" If so, then, this episode for you. In this episode, we are going to reveal 3 tried & tested ways to have more energy (and time) to build connection in your marriage. So, if you desire to spend more quality time together as a couple, reconnect and grow closer together in marriage, then, tune in to listen to find out more!
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📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
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-Email:[email protected]10 min - EP 123 \\ Wish To Increase Intimacy In Your Marriage? Try These 3 Actionable Hacks To Build Connection With Your SpouseHi friend!Intimacy in marriage is important because the more intimate we are, the closer and more connected we feel as a couple. When we feel connected as a couple, it benefits us not only as a couple but as individuals too. For example, we work better together as members of the same team rather than engage in conflicts that sap the little time and energy we have left after a long day. In this episode, we would be sharing three hacks you can use to increase intimacy in your marriage…even if you’re raising kids and have little time & energy! These three hacks make up the F.A.R method, a three-part method to help you serve each other better and grow stronger in love, connection and intimacy in marriage.Want to find out more?Ready…Set…Tune in to find out more!Link mentioned in this episode:The Love Language Quiz:https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
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📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
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-Email:[email protected]15 min - EP 122 \\ 5 Essential Things To Know For Effective Conflict Management in Marriage
Hi friend!
We cannot tell you that you will never experience conflict in marriage but what we can tell you is that if you know how to manage conflict or disagreements better, it will benefit your marriage. This will save you more time and energy not just in the present moment but also in the long run. This is why in this episode, I will be sharing 5 essential things to know for better conflict management in marriage so you can enjoy a closer and more connected relationship.So get Ready...Set...Tune in to listen to find out more!Links mentioned in this episodeUnderstanding Conflict - Meaning and Phases of Conflict by Management Study Guidehttps://www.managementstudyguide.com/understanding-conflict.htm#....................……………………………………….................
📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
📩 Become an Insider: Receive weekly podcast updates, marital tips, early access to special offers & giveaways right in your inbox...https://rmpinsider.ck.page
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-Email:[email protected]14 min - EP 121 \\ HELP! I Want To Have Sex, My Spouse Wants To Have Deep Conversations. Different needs, Same Goal in Marriage?
Hi friend!
What do you do when you have different needs in marriage simultaneously? For example, when your spouse wants to engage in a deep conversation with you and you want to have sex...both happening around the same time. How can we navigate this scenario especially when the end goal is to build connection and improve intimacy in marriage?
If this sounds like something you've experienced, you're not alone. We've been there too. In this episode, you will learn about our experience and what we did when faced with a similar situation...and be prepared to also grab some valuable marital tips along the way!
Alright, tune in to listen to find out more!
Related episodes:
EP 62 \\ Want to have more marriage sex after kids? These 5 tips could help!
EP 42 \\ HELP! We Talk to Each Other But are Feeling Disconnected in Marriage. Start this Non-Sexual Couple Ritual, Grow Closer to Your Spouse & Build More Intimacy...Even as Parents!
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📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
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-Email:[email protected]12 min - EP 120 \\ Want To Prevent Conflicts From Escalating? Here are 3 Communication Mistakes to Avoid In Your Marriage
Hi friend,
Have you ever wondered or been curious about how to improve communication in your marriage? If so, you're not alone.One of the ways we have strengthened our marriage and grown together as a team has involved communicating better with each other. The way we communicate with our spouses can either strengthen or weaken our connection in marriage or even result in the escalation of conflicts.
Communication is such a broad topic to discuss in one episode but today I will be sharing 3 communication blunders or mistakes to avoid for a stronger connection with your spouse. When these communication blunders are made from time to time, it becomes harder for spouses to connect. This can eventually result in creating distance between spouses.
If you desire to communicate to connect better with your spouse, then get ready to discover these three communication mistakes to avoid so you can begin to prevent conflicts from escalating and also enjoy a stronger bond & connection in marriage.
Ready...Set...
Tune in to listen to find out more!
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📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
📩 Become an Insider: Receive weekly podcast updates, marital tips, early access to special offers & giveaways right in your inbox...https://rmpinsider.ck.page
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-Email:[email protected]13 min - EP 119 \\ This ONE Thing Could Be Hindering You From Building A Stronger Connection In Your Marriage
Hi friend!
It is no longer news that building a thriving marriage takes hard work. When we think about investing in our marriages, what often comes to mind are actionable tips to deepen connection, grow stronger in marriage and stay connected as a couple.
But over the years, we’ve realized that sometimes, in order to achieve the deeper connection and intimacy we desire in our marriages, we need to stop doing certain things and one of them will be the topic of discussion today.
Want to know more?
Alright, tune in to listen to find out more!
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📆 Want to work with us?- 15 mins Free Consultation: Questions about coaching? Pls send a quick email to [email protected] to schedule a 15mins free discovery call!
- Want customized practical strategies tailored to your marriage so you can grow closer as a couple...in less time? Book a Communicate to Connect Coaching Session
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About Reconnected Marriage | Better Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intimacy, Managing Expectations
From the publisher's feed
Are you feeling distant from your spouse while living under the same roof?
Frustrated by the misunderstandings or growing tension in your marriage?
Do you long to feel heard and understood but can’t seem to get through to your spouse?
Or maybe you simply miss feeling close, connected, and like you’re on the same team.
If you can relate, you’re not alone.
You can deeply love your spouse and still find yourselves caught in recurring conflict, misunderstandings, difficult conversations, or growing emotional distance. Add careers, parenting, responsibilities, major life transitions, and the pressures of everyday life, and staying connected can become harder than you imagined.
Welcome to Reconnected Marriage.
I’m David Haastrup, husband to my blessed and beautiful wife, Ebun, dad of three, co-author of A Couple’s First Ten Years, Christian Marriage Coach, and Conflict De-escalation Strategist.
Ebun and I have been married for more than 16 years, and we know what it’s like to feel disconnected while navigating work, parenting, relocation, and unexpected life challenges. We also know what it’s like to deepen our connection and intimacy over the years.
Through our marriage, my experience navigating conflict in high-pressure healthcare environments, and my work with couples, I’ve learned something important:
The argument you’re having isn’t always the real issue.
Sometimes, something deeper is happening beneath the words: unspoken expectations, emotional triggers, different perspectives, unresolved hurt, or patterns you may not even realize you’ve fallen into.
On Reconnected Marriage, I share practical tools, biblical wisdom, and real-life lessons to help you understand what’s happening beneath conflict, respond differently when things get difficult, and restore connection.
We’ll explore:
At the heart of the conversations we’ll have is this:
You don’t have to wait for your spouse to change before taking your next courageous step. You cannot control your spouse, but you can choose how you show up—and when one person chooses a new response, it can begin to change the way you relate to each other.
Maybe you’ve quietly thought:
“We love each other. So why do we keep ending up here?”
“I want us to understand each other better.”
“I want us to feel close again.”
If that’s where you are, join me as we explore practical, faith-rooted ways to deepen your connection, experience more peace and unity at home, and begin moving toward a stronger, more connected marriage.
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[Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is provided solely for educational purposes and should be considered as general information. It is not intended to serve as therapy, psychological advice or professional medical care. We strongly recommend consulting your physician or mental health provider for personalized advice, support, or treatment concerning your well-being. In the event of a crisis, please dial 911 for immediate assistance].