When couples come together to "blend" or create stepfamilies, things rarely progress smoothly. Some children may resist changes, while parents can become frustrated when the new family doesn't function like their previous family. Changes to family structure require adjustment time for everyone involved. In this episode, we help blended families work out their growing pains and live together successfully.


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Marriage is a promise of love, companionship, respect, and friendship. But if we are not careful, we may forget to give our spouses the appreciation they deserve. The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. Appreciation is the binding factor of every successful relationship. A successful marriage is a product of a lot of positive things happening at the same time, and showing appreciation is one of the most important. A spouse who feels appreciated and valued is likely to engage in more physical intimacy and communicate even more. When there is a prevailing atmosphere of praise, the marriage grows.

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Forgiveness is an essential component of successful romantic relationships. In fact, the capacity to seek and grant forgiveness is one of the most significant factors contributing to marital satisfaction and a lifetime of love. Forgiving yourself and others is about being willing to acknowledge that you are capable of being wounded. Nothing destroys a relationship faster than lack of forgiveness. If one person is holding onto a hurt or wrong, then it impacts the relationship on every level. Forgiveness can make a relationship even stronger. When you forgive someone for hurting you, it shows you care more about that person and your relationship than getting what you deserve. It shows that you recognize the person is more than just the wrong they did. A relationship based on forgiveness and grace is much stronger than one based on being right and getting what you deserve.

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Parenting is one of the toughest and yet one of the most enjoyable roles you will be offered in this life. It is definitely not easy and if you are a new parent, and you want to raise your children without raising your blood pressure, we’ve got some help for you. We present the 5 pillars of parenting that will help you get a good grasp on this complex but incredibly beautiful role. These 5 pillars of parenting will help you become a better parent who is more attuned to the needs of your children. Start practicing them from today to reap the best results.

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Marriage counselling is not just for couples with extreme problems, conflicts, or issues. There are times when even the healthiest and happiest of us need a little assistance to navigate through life. It is completely expected and normal to experience challenges and difficulties in your relationship, but once they seem unscalable, marriage counselling/coaching can help. Marriage counselling/coaching is designed to help partners recognize and resolve any form of conflict or challenges that may weigh on their relationship. Marriage counselling is well suited to couples from all walks of life, as it does not recognize limitations. From cultural conflicts to racial and economic concerns, nothing is too controversial that it cannot be discussed, and no problem is so immense that it cannot be resolved.

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Communication is how all relationships are started, how they are maintained, and how they grow. Good communication is the key to a happy, healthy, and growing relationship. Nobody's born a natural communicator, but everyone can learn how to. In a sense, marriage communication is like riding a bike, it takes time, intentionality and a few bruises to master it. Learn the ingredients of constructive communication.

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The foundation of a good marriage is love and respect. Men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other. Women by nature want to know that their husbands love and adore them. Men by nature desire to know that their wives respect and honor them. And while we each need to give and receive both love and respect, expressing love is an essential focus for a husband, and demonstrating respect is a necessary focus for a wife. Failing to understand the importance of these essentials can leave a couple frustrated and unhappy. When both partners even attempt to meet these needs, the marriage has an opportunity to flourish.

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Ours is a journey of 22 years, 20 of which have been spent in marriage. In this episode, we briefly discuss when we met, how we met and when our journey began. An unshakeable friendship has produced an unshakeable marriage.

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Welcome to the Unshakeable Marriage Podcast hosted by Oliphant and Cretia Mtsweni. The podcast aims to equip couples with the requisite knowledge, tools, and skills to build and enjoy an unshakeable marriage. We have real conversations and present practical, time-tested, and biblical insights that will take your relationship to the next level. Each episode highlights key areas where your marriage could use improvement.

So, join us every week on this journey and watch your marriage grow!

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