Have you ever felt like your spouse was a shell of a person and you couldn't emotionally connect to him/her? I'm addressing a pressing concern shared by a listener and many couples - the struggle of feeling emotionally disconnected in their marriage or relationship. Many in similar situations will resonate deeply with this discussion.

Episode Highlights:

• • Create a Safe Environment:

    I address the importance of creating a space where couples feel safe to share their emotions. Understanding a partner’s background and upbringing can offer insight into their emotional responses.

  • Meet Him Where He Is:

    Engaging in activities your spouse or partner enjoys can naturally open the door to deeper conversations and connection.

  • Lead with Vulnerability:

    By sharing your own struggles and vulnerabilities, you can encourage your spouse to do the same.

  • Affirm Small Steps:

    Acknowledging and affirming small instances of vulnerability can help build trust.

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Can you guess the divorce rate of arranged marriages? The stats might shock you. As an Indian immigrant and an insightful storyteller, Sherene Joseph joins me to discuss the nuanced world of arranged marriages. We’re debunking some common myths and exploring the profound impact of family involvement on choosing spouses, providing listeners with valuable relationship advice that transcends cultural and modern marriage boundaries.

Key Discussion Points:

Intentional Parenting: Emphasizing how parents can be intentional about helping their children prepare for marriage.

Family Dynamics: Sherene shares her personal experience with arranged marriage, the importance of understanding family dynamics, and the reality of such marriages versus common misconceptions.

Love and Commitment: Is love enough for a successful marriage?

Matchmaking: The episode touches on informal matchmaking practices within communities and the role of family in suggesting compatible partners.

Surprise Divorce Statistics: Modern marriages are often rife with divorce. We discuss the divorce stats among arranged marriages vs other marriages.

Resources Mentioned:

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One listener feels overwhelmed by marriage problems and doesn’t know where or how to start addressing them. In today’s episode, we will discuss how to identify and prioritize marriage issues more effectively. Knowing where to focus can be challenging. How do you tackle your marriage problems without feeling buried under them all? Shaun is also here to give his take and offer guidance on finding patience and purpose amidst the turmoil.

Key Discussion Points:

• Finding Personal Purpose: the importance of recognizing one’s value beyond your career or marital status
• Shaun’s Perspective: developing patience with an at-risk marriage while focusing on self-improvement
• Prioritizing in Marriage: actionable advice on dealing with marriage problems one step at a time, including the importance of recognizing what is currently working and building upon it, while gradually addressing other areas in need of improvement.

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