Ash and Audg are back this week, discussing relationships and reveal the four habits that will help couples create thriving marriages.

Habits for Successful Couples

1.  Be curious, not critical.
2.  Be careful – don’t drain the life out of your partner.
3.  Ask, don’t assume.
4.  Connect before you correct it.

We have unrealistic expectations about what love is supposed to look like. It’s essential to be realistic and have conversations early on while dating. That way, if you continue to grow together, then you set your relationship up for success.

And when life hits you hard, remember how your words affect your partner – if you're spewing hurtful things, you can never take them back. Make sure you are in the right state of mind to bring up unresolved issues.

The goal is to find a place in your relationship where you can recognize hurdles and understand that your partner is on your side – not the enemy. Plus, couples will want to make it clear and make it common to ask questions.

Sometimes, in marriage, we can get too comfortable and forget to display affection and love. We all want to feel loved. It’s essential to keep the fire burning by making time to connect and being attentive to one another.

Later, Audrey and Ashely answer a question from Instagram about a listener who's having marriage troubles during her vaginismus treatment.

In This Episode

·  Four habits that will help us create thriving relationships [1:20]
·  Learning how to overcome relationship hurdles [11:00]
·  Knowing how to resolve conflict healthily [15:15]
·  Making time for date nights [19:00]
·  What are the loveable traits of your spouse? [23:55]
·  Vaginismus question from Instagram [26:00]

Resources

Be-Attitudes of Marriage: 9 Simple Steps to a Healthier and Happier Marriage
Treat Him Like a Dog: And Other Tips for Marital Bliss
Recreational Enjoyment Inventory

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