Core Marriage Topics


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The Journey of Marriage

  • What is real love?
  • Did I marry the right person?
  • What choices do I have?

Marriage Transformation

  • What kind of marriage do we have?
  • The importance of growth and change
  • What makes a marriage thrive?
  • What can I do now?

Dealing with Conflict-losing strategies

  • Why do we have conflict?
  • Why do I react this way?  What am I doing wrong?
  • What am I afraid of?

Winning Strategies Gratitude and Making requests

  • What is good about our relationship?
  • How does complaining undermine improvement?
  • What do I really want out of the relationship?

Relational Listening

  • Do I understand my partner’s desires?
  • Can I absorb negative truth without becoming defensive?

FORGIVENESS

  • Do I really know what forgiveness means?
  • Why do we keep having the same issues?
  • What forgiveness is not.
  • Why is forgiving so difficult?

Financial Communication in Marriage

  • What “values” does money represent for each of us?
  • How do we manage our money?
  • What questions should be asked before making a significant purchase?

Spiritual Intimacy

  • Different spiritual styles
  • What are my core beliefs?
  • How do I experience or demonstrate my spirituality

Overview of Emotional Intimacy

  • Why is emotional intimacy critical to marital success?
  • What are the emotional differences between men and women?
  • What is emotional infidelity?

Physical Intimacy

  • Is sex essential to a successful marriage?
  • Why can’t we talk about this?
  • How do I overcome negative conditioning about sex?
  • Understanding higher/lower desire partners
  • Positive sexual management