Blended families are both common and at times difficult to navigate. In this episode we talk to our youngest children by zoom to get their thoughts on growing up in a blended family.

How important to you is it that your spouse be your friend; what about "best friend?" Do you think you HAVE to be friends before you enter a serious relationship? Give us a like and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Is there a difference in "courting" and "dating"? What does "dating" mean to you and how important is it? Let us know your thoughts on "courting" and or "dating."

In this episode, we discuss us preparing to be "empty nesters" and how that changes us. If you're an empty nester, or preparing to be on, please comment on your experience!

In this episode we are discussing finding the love of your life. Is there someone for everyone? Is that even a thing? Is there one specific person for you? And when you find someone, how do you know that this person is THE ONE? Or does it even matter?

We are discussing the positive and negative effects in-laws have on your marriage. When you get married, you marry a whole tribe, not just your spouse. When you have in-law problems, you have marriage problems.

In this episode we continue our discussion on blended families, and our 2 oldest girls join the discussion via zoom. How do blended families affect the children? Let's talk about it.

In this episode we are discussing Blended Families – are they "soups" or "salads?" And specifically, how blended families affect marriage. Blended families can be successful! Tell us your experience with your blended family in the comments.

Men and Women are different. How they approach relationships is different also. Understanding how your boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, approaches your relationship may help you understand them. Most of us want to be understood. Someone once said that "Maturity is not when we start speaking big things, it's when we start understanding small things.

Welcome to saving us where we discuss relationships in marriage, family and beyond. Michael and Detra Carter are marriage veterans who have a desire to help others experience fulfillment in their relationships. Relationships are hard work and should be a priority. These discussions will help you navigate the waters of insecurity and frustration and hopefully guide you to a place of peaceful fulfillment in your own relationship.