Every marriage has moments where love feels dry or inaccessible. The challenge is not to deny this season, but to be ready for it and to respond well once it arrives! But how do you make this practical? That’s the discussion on this episode!
Next Steps:
Today's follow up is to conduct a self-evaluation and action plan on the Three Healing Steps.
Consider:
Where to I need ACT differently toward my spouse?
Catalog what my spouse appreciates in terms of loving gestures.
Practice praising your spouse AND FINALLY - create a habit of focusing on what's good.
Related Links:
The shoe throwing insult per wikpedia - HERE
Episode #11 – The Awkward Date Night
Episode #70 – 5 Ground Rules for Marriage Communication
Episode #84 – Getting to the Bottom of Disagreements
Episode #88 – Practicing Vulnerability in Marriage
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Have you ever met an academically smart person who doesn't connect well with others? Or someone who frequently misses the emotions of those around them? A lack of Emotional Intelligence is often to blame. Fortunately, these skills can be learned and strengthened. The BEST time to improve your abilities is now, and the place is in a family setting.
Next Steps:
Process the idea of EI by taking a few steps:
First, conduct an honest self-evaluation and rank yourself on Emotional Intelligence - give yourself a # between 1-10 (don't pick 7!)
Next, ask someone you trust to give you feedback on what you do that would argue for both a HIGHER and a LOWER number
Finally, apply this idea to your family: - How do you think your family's specific personalities lend themselves to Emotional Intelligence?
How does your family do with presenting their emotions well... or with empathy for each other? - What are some of the opportunities to practice this and become better?
Related Links:
Episode #71 – Showing Emotion To Your Kids
Harvard Business Review - Emotional Intelligence 12 Elements
Feelings Inventory PDF
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg (Joy references this frequently!)
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Time to clear the mailbag! You guys have asked us about what to do when your kids are frustrated, how to work through “painful” shyness, and how an awkward date night might not go so well. Join us as we kick these topics around!
Next Steps:
Send us more questions! We loved this!
Related Links:
Episode #11 – The Awkward Date Night
Episode #22 – Forgiving Your Kids
Quiet by Susan Cain
Susan Cain illustrated here
Mocking font a la sPonGEbOb SqUaRePanTs generator here
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You’re engaged! Congratulations!! Let the fun begin!
A great thought! However, for many people who recently popped the question and said “yes,” the months before the wedding isn’t an easy season. Why is that? On today’s episode we’ll kick around what can make engagement season challenging and some practical ways to take off the pressure.
Talk about this:
Review the four stumbling blocks and discuss which one feels most threatening.
What steps do you need to take to minimize the threat and what should you do to make this season amazing?
Related Links:
Episode #72- Eight Things To Do Before You Get Married
Also remember:
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