The Extraordinary Marriage: Faith, Family, Fortified

   Have you ever wondered what keeps the spark alive in a marriage? In this episode, Connie Durham delves into the nuances of attraction and how it evolves over time. From the body language and loving tones that first drew you to your spouse, to the everyday habits that might be causing friction now, Connie offers insights into maintaining and rekindling that initial connection.

Do you feel like your marriage could use a boost in romance, fun, and adventure? Or perhaps you seek more compassion, support, and strength? Discover real-life stories and practical advice to overcome the common pitfalls every marriage encounters.

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Connie also shares a personal story about her first car and the lessons she learned about showing excitement and keeping a straight face—lessons that can be surprisingly relevant to marriage dynamics.

Explore four areas that might be causing trouble in your relationship and gain three powerful questions to ask yourself to reignite the attraction with your spouse. Are you ready to open the door to a more extraordinary marriage? Tune in and find out!

(00:00) Today, we are talking about those things that attracted you and your spouse

(03:53) What attracted you to your spouse? Are they fun loving

(07:08) Three mistakes couples make that push their spouse away in a free webinar

(07:40) Connie Durham: Communication is the number one problem that couples have

🌟 Ready to transform your marriage? Join Connie for a free webinar on the three mistakes couples make that push their spouse away. Visit www.theextraordinarymarriage.com to register and start building a happier, healthier marriage today.

Don't forget to subscribe to The Extraordinary Marriage podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon for more insights and practical tips on building a happy, healthy, and extraordinary marriage.

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It's a Journey... not a destination. I am moving toward the Goal!

EPS 18 - The Crazy Cycle https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148450564 

FREE 5 Day Challenge... Get your Husband to Listen to you

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It's not where you start, but where you finish. Connie Durham dives into the essence of creating harmony in your marriage, focusing on the choices you make today and tomorrow. Drawing inspiration from Albert Einstein's wisdom, Connie explores how to overcome the pitfalls every marriage encounters and foster a loving, supportive relationship.

Todays Gift - Why Couples Argue and Fight

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In this episode, Connie shares ten actionable ways to find more harmony with your spouse. From turning on your positive attitude to showing appreciation, she provides practical advice to help you focus on the things you love about each other. Whether it's dealing with past baggage or learning to communicate effectively, this episode is packed with insights to strengthen your marriage.

(00:00) Check out why couples argue and fight in the notes

(01:05) Ten ways to find more harmony in your marriage with this podcast

(01:39) Make a list of the things you actually like about your spouse

(02:34) Couples don't get married until they're 27 and 29 these days

(03:22) I want you to think about your childhood. Remember the hardships the most

(04:49) If you're having challenges in your marriage, recognize it. Turn on your positive attitude

🌟 Ready to transform your marriage?

Don't forget to subscribe to The Extraordinary Marriage podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon for more insights and practical tips on building a happy, healthy, and extraordinary marriage.

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It's a Journey... not a destination. I am moving toward the Goal!

EPS 18 - The Crazy Cycle https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148450564

FREE 5 Day Challenge... Get your Husband to Listen to you

EPS 39 - Day 1 of Honey Listen Up https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148696139

Have you ever been given a second chance?  What did that mean to you?

Connie Durham dives into the profound impact of second chances on relationships in this heartfelt episode. Reflecting on personal experiences and drawing inspiration from two compelling movies, Connie explores how forgiveness and understanding can transform lives and marriages.

Could it be that simple misunderstandings and differences in how you and your spouse SEE life, are causing division? Love to chat!

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Honestly procrastination drains the energy out of me way too often, putting me in defense mode. I don't like it! Seems like everyday I am striving, trying, wishing, wanting to be proactive, accomplished, successful, and balanced.

Today, Connie dives deep into the power of habits and how they shape our lives and marriages. If you've ever struggled with feeling like you don't measure up, this episode is for you. Connie shares personal stories, practical advice, and actionable steps to help you move from feeling reactive to being proactive in your marriage and life.

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🎙 Episode Highlights

(00:00) Introduction: The impact of emotions on daily life and marriage

(02:45) Real-life stories and overcoming marriage pitfalls

(04:30) Connie shares her personal struggles with self-worth

(07:15) The importance of being proactive rather than reactive

(09:50) The story of the dead tree and the consequences of procrastination

(14:30) How habits shape our behavior and outcomes

(17:20) The role of environment and upbringing in forming habits

(20:15) Practical steps to develop positive habits in marriage

(25:00) The power of saying "yes" and "no" with intention

(30:10) Strategies for eliminating negative thoughts and fostering positive ones

(35:45) The seven steps to embrace a better life and marriage

(40:30) The significance of empathy, forgiveness, and joyfulness

(45:00) Connie's closing thoughts and call to action

🌟 Ready to transform your marriage?

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Don't forget to subscribe to The Extraordinary Marriage podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon for more insights and practical tips on building a happy, healthy, and extraordinary marriage.

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It's a Journey... not a destination. I am moving toward the Goal!

EPS 18 - The Crazy Cycle https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148450564 

FREE 5 Day Challenge... Get your Husband to Listen to you

EPS 39 - Day 1 of Honey Listen Up https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148696139 

Connie and Lisa discuss the importance of getting to know your spouse in what they need, how they think, and how we should cut each other some slack!

Hi I'm Connie Durham and I just celebrated my 45th wedding anniversary in June!

Helping couples and families thrive is my #1 passion.  I believe everyone can cultivate a better connection, understanding, and lasting love through the study of how we all THINK - ACT - and RESPOND differently.  Your preferences in life are determined by past experiences and your God given personality style.  FIND MORE AT:  https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com 

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Lisa Roers, from the Sunshine Café Podcast:

Podcast Host | Christian Encourager | Fasting Coach | Executive Coach | Motivation Multiplier

Graduating with honors, Lisa got her degrees in Business Management, Speech Communications, and International Business. She worked in the corporate world in sales and then as an Executive Coach for 26 years until her health took an unexpected turn. In 2017, Lisa was hit with an auto-immune disease which eventually escalated to the point where she was unable to walk!

After seeing more than 30 doctors in multiple specializations, without any concrete diagnosis or clear path for healing, Lisa leaned into her faith and embraced being her own self-advocate (with God), and has effectively reclaimed her complete health. Today, Lisa is symptom free and has turned her passions to coaching and encouraging others as they navigate their own journey. Lisa is a Certified Coach, Podcaster, a keynote speaker, a disciple of Jesus, a wife, a mom, and a professional musician. Find more about Lisa - https://www.lisaroers.com/ 

It's Day 5 and everything starts with YOU. Remember the crazy cycle where rubbing each other wrong begins to go round and round and where it stops, nobody knows? What do you NOT know about your spouse that could be causing gaps in your communication? Getting an A+ in relationships......takes work. What's next?

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Day 4 - It's not personal but it's important to every relationship. Connecting through conversation. Some need it and some can do without it. Find out why.

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Day 3 - The battle is half won when you use this daily concept, bit it will be up to you to lead the way.

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Day 2 - Assessing the Best Time, to talk. We're all on the run and rarely stop! Make note of today's message and put it to use.

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Day 1 - Is he a talker or a listener? Getting your husband to listen is not going to happen overnight. It's a process and it begins... not where you think it will.

Grab my FREE Extraordinary Marriage Starter Kit

Get on the right track and renew your connection with your spouse.

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