Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her!

Have you ever been stumped on what to get your girlfriend/boyfriend/husband/wife for Valentine's Day, Christmas or their birthday? In this episode of Shades of View Podcast we give you the keys to become a great and thoughtful gift giver.

We have some great options for you to consider, but it all starts with knowing your partner and paying attention to them! We give you some key insights on practical ways to do that!

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Shades of View podcast is dedicated to sharing the truth about life in an interracial and intercultural marriage. Many people entering these types of relationships aren't fully aware of what potential issues they can face. Hosts Kerry and Kat bring transparency, wisdom, vulnerability and honesty to tough marriage and life topics, based on their own experiences.   

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Thanks for joining us for this episode, we can't wait to see you on the next one! Please follow us on social media for updates on future episodes.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified for future episodes and more!

When you come from two different worlds "church" can look different to each of you. In this episode of SHADES OF VIEW PODCAST we share our church experiences, how different they were and how important faith is in our relationship.

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Shades of View podcast is dedicated to sharing the truth about life in an interracial and intercultural marriage. Many people entering these types of relationships aren't fully aware of what potential issues they can face. Hosts Kerry and Kat bring transparency, wisdom, vulnerability and honesty to tough marriage and life topics, based on their own experiences.   Shades of View on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/shadesofviewpod... Kerry & Kat on Instagram:  https://Instagram.com/kerry2smooth https://Instagram.com/katfromcanada  Thanks for joining us for this episode, we can't wait to see you on the next one! Please follow us on social media for updates on future episodes.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified for future episodes and more!   Where to tune in:   ANCHOR https://anchor.fm/shadesofview SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xg860J... #marriage #interracialmarriage #marriagehelp #marriageadvice #relationshiphelp #relationshipadvice #howtofight

Are you a dirty player or have you learned the #RulesofEngagement when fighting with your #partner or #spouse?  In this episode, we talk about our own experiences and share some practical application tips and mindset changes you should have when engaging in an argument with someone that you love. We also have some clips from a few of our family and friends who have been in marriages from 9 years to 59 years! They graciously gave us a peek into what has worked for them in their relationships and we hope you can use these words of wisdom in your own relationships!  We would love to hear what has worked for you in your long term relationships and what you do to de-escalate or diffuse arguments with your loved one.   

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: 

- Keep the argument about the issue, not the person.  

- Apologize and forgive quickly. 

- Don't pile on issues. Deal with one issue at a time. 

- Be conscious of trigger words, stay away from them. 

- Remember you are on the same team. 

- Nobody actually WINS a fight in the end. If one of you loses, you both lose.

- When a fight is escalating, give it some space and time instead of accelerating the problem into a whole fight. 

- When bringing up an issue, try the "Love Sandwich".  

#marriage #interracialmarriage #marriagehelp #marriageadvice #relationshiphelp #relationshipadvice #howtofight

How do you cope with being in a blended family? The idea of the nuclear family is not the norm any longer, with many families that have become blended in various ways. In the inaugural episode of Shades of View Podcast, we want to share our experience as both an interracial and blended family.