The Pilot’s Wife - Long-Term Relationship Tips With Amy McLaren

Hear why Amy was extremely nervous to record this episode about affairs, how they happen, and how to keep them from happening in your relationship. Get examples of what not to do, as well as strategies for highly reducing the chances of unfaithfulness affecting you and your spouse.

The second part of two episodes about how to get your partner to change their ways. This one is all about problem solving. We go through the techniques for solving relationship problems from start to finish. Don't miss this episode! Find the Problem Solving Diagram on the Resources page at www.nomythmarriages.com.

Have you ever heard the well-worn relationship advice that you can't make your partner change, the only person you can change is yourself? This episode, whilst slightly tongue-in-cheek, will knock your socks off with a strategy that could actually be used to get your partner to make a change in their behaviour.

In this very special episode I describe a day in the life of a pilot's wife, one that actually involved going on a trip where Josh flew the plane. It makes me so happy just remembering this overnight trip. I share about Memory Surfing, a technique we use to 1. raise the mood by reliving good memories to kind of "escape" the present not-so-cool reality and 2. learn and retain lessons from our memories, definitely from the good ones but even the bad ones, if we're feeling up to it.

Maybe one reason why we've never looked into that opportunity we dreamed of is because our life was good. This episode tries to take stock of the present corona virus disaster and the pressures it is placing on households all over the world with an opportunity lens. Here are some of the challenging things happening in our household and some things I'm trying which might help others too.

We don't want to feel like a doormat, so we sometimes might avoid saying sorry in case the other person doesn't respond well. Here's a podcast that will show you how to say sorry to your husband or wife in a way that 1: increases the chances they will offer forgiveness and 2: stops you from feeling like a doormat.

While we're all stuck at home in self isolation, let's be real about why tensions come up, and about our expectations. I offer four tips to help keep your relationship healthy during these stressful times and encourage you to remember why you got married in the first place.

Why this podcast can be good for your relationship, and how to get to your perfect relationship.