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In preparation for all the New Years resolutions, we wanted to talk about the ONE thing you can't avoid when making positive change in life... ...PAIN This week we'll give you perspective on the pain in your life and share with you a new way of looking at pain that will serve you heading into the New Year.   Join us in IG @brandonandsam @brandontmiddleton http://RideOrDieCouples.com

Prep for the Holiday Season... . Holy crap, it's November already?! . That means time with family, eatin' good, and all the holiday festivities... . It also means DRAMA...you know that in-law that always has an opinion about how he/she could have done better? . Or that negative Aunt Nancy who loved to bring up the past and poo poo on your life choices? . We all have them. The family or friends that just don't understand how to have a little perspective and a positive attitdue...REGARDLESS of what happened in the past. . Life is messy...for all of us. . What's important is to be grateful for what you have and always seek to get better. . This is A LOT easier to do with your husband/wife by your side BUT if you have spent all year whining to your family about your spouse, don't expect these family gatherings to be all peachy. . This week we discuss how important it is to paint your spouse in a positive light as often as possible. . At the end of the day, no one is on your team more than the person you vowed to love in sickenss & health, till death do you apart. . Let's double down on the love an gratitude this holiday season by edifying our Ride or Dies and keeping the complaining to the ones who can actualy effect change...your husband/wife...not your mom, dad, best friend, etc.

Parenting tips for happy kids . Ugh...the mom/dad guilt was STRONG this week!! . So often we are so busy and rushing that we just want the kids to pick up their toys, brush their teeth, get dressed, etc. so we can get out the door without being late for once! . In all this rushing we tend to say things like "do it or else.." or when asked "why do I have to" we say "because I said so" (God we sound like our parents right?! lol . In this episode we dive into a more effective way to talk with the kids so you get what you want with less yelling or tantrums. . WARNING: This is NOT a quick fix. It requires more patience than you probably feel you have BUT, with enough practice, you'll be raising kids that make it THEIR idea to take responsibilty for the things you're always telling them to do. . What's working for you? Have you tried this approach before? . Let us know in the comments!

We've been talking a lot about habits lately. Here's 10 habits you can create before bed to ensure a long lasting relationship. There are many secrets to being a happy couple. Little things, such as the things we do before bed, are a part of it. Over the years, we’ve developed these ten rituals before bed, which have helped us bond and contributed to our happy relationship.  Let’s Talk About This: What do you and your partner do before bed? Are the kids (and pets) allowed into your bed? Do you and your partner go to bed at the same time? Can you or your partner go to bed without their phones?   See Blog Posts on -  Ride OR Die Life:  http://rideordiecouples.com/    Follow them on INSTAGRAM:  @brandonandsam @brandontmiddleton @rideordiecouples

Even though we’ve been together for decades, we’re still learning ways to build a successful family and be better parents. In this episode, we share some of the things we learned at the Stephen Covey’s 7 habits training organized by the kids’ school.  Let’s Talk About This: How do you see or view your family? What are the things that are most important to you? What are the things you have control over? What are the things you don’t have control over?  What are the things you’d like to have more control over?    See Blog Posts on -  Ride OR Die Life:  http://rideordiecouples.com/    Follow them on INSTAGRAM:  @brandonandsam @brandontmiddleton @rideordiecouples   Like them on FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/rideordiecouples/