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Married With Benefits™ FamilyLife Network
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.8 • 183 Ratings
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We got married because we thought we’d be better together rather than apart. So why is it so easy to feel isolated from your life-long partner? Host, author, and fellow married pilgrim, Brian Goins, tackles the relational pitfalls, from the trivial to the tragic, that move couples towards isolation rather than experiencing the real benefits that come from saying “I do.”
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Secret 7: Your Marriage's Secret Language (ft. Jen Goins)
Ever notice some couples seem to have a secret language? Maybe it looks like little loving gestures saying, "I appreciate you." "I forgive you." "I want to hear what you have to say about that." Jen Goins joins hosts Brian Goins and as they discuss the 7th secret of highly happy couples!
Show Notes and Resources
Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com. Looking for a new resource for your small group? Check out FamilyLife's small group studies in our shop! Learn more about the Five Love Languages at 5lovelanguages.com. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLIfe’s Privacy Policy -
Secret 6: Factual Fantasies: How to Get Yours
Not all fantasies are created equally, in fact, one kind is the leading cause of unhappiness in marriage. But how do you avoid pitfalls and pursue contentment with your spouse? Tune in as hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn continue discussing the fifth secret of highly happy couples!
Show Notes and Resources
Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more at weekendtoremember.com For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website. Check out Married with Benefits on YouTube FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy! The the all-new Art of Marriage is masterfully designed to inspire and equip today’s couples: whether newly married, seasoned, empty nesters, or part of a blended family. And for more resources on building a happy marriage and family, check out familylife.com. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLIfe’s Privacy Policy -
Secret 5: Who's In Charge Here? Emotional Management in Marriage
Do you manage your emotions...or do they manage you? Learn how deliberate emotional management can promote your happiness—both maritally and otherwise.
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Secret 4: On Keeping Score
You've probably heard the marriage advice: don't try to keep score. Hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn suggest there's one tally that might actually be good to track in Christian marriage—find out what it is!
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Secret 3: On Going to Bed Mad, with Jen Goins
Go to bed angry or not: what's your advice for marriage? Listen for ideas and tips on dealing with anger and conflict in marriage — at bedtime and beyond.
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Secret 2: 5 Little Ways to Grow Happiness In Marriage
Want more happy vibes in your marriage? Learn about the 'fantastic five.' We're talking small but mighty, try-these-now practices to grow happiness in your marriage
Customer Reviews
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