EPS 101 - How to Build Your Best Marriage: What Holds you back and 12 Core Values for Success

Today you'll find what's holding you back and what to focus on in order to build that romantic long lasting love life you dream of!

Connie, a 46-year-married mother of three and grandmother of 15, shares insights on building a successful marriage.

She identifies three key reasons for relationship challenges: lack of exposure to successful relationships, self-absorption, and the inherent practice nature of marriage.

Connie emphasizes the importance of learning from successful relationships and re-evaluating one's approach to marriage, comparing it to the learning process of parenting.

She concludes by highlighting the need to focus on building a strong marriage, referencing 1 Peter 4:8, which states, "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins."

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Aligning Marriage Values for Strength Connie discussed the importance of aligning personal core values with those of a spouse to strengthen a marriage. She emphasized the need for open communication, which she identified as a key factor in both troubled and successful marriages. Connie suggested that by incorporating her 12 shared values, couples could significantly improve their relationships.

Building Strong Marital Foundations Connie discussed the importance of communication, trust, respect, loyalty, and commitment in marriage. She emphasized that open and honest communication helps resolve conflicts and keeps couples connected. Trust and respect are essential for a strong foundation in a marriage, and loyalty and commitment mean prioritizing the spouse over others.

Honesty was also highlighted as a crucial aspect of a healthy marriage. Honesty in Relationships: Key Insights Connie discussed the importance of honesty in relationships, emphasizing the need for transparency and open communication.

She shared personal examples, such as compromising on dining choices with her spouse and observing her granddaughter's preferences during a shopping trip. Connie highlighted that honesty involves being considerate of others' feelings and preferences, without necessarily prioritizing one's own desires.

Strengthening Marriage Through Loyalty Connie discussed the importance of fidelity and loyalty in marriage, emphasizing that a lack of faithfulness can dissolve the relationship. She also highlighted the value of appreciation in a marriage, comparing it to making deposits in a relationship bank account. Connie encouraged focusing on the positive aspects of a spouse's actions and expressing gratitude to strengthen the marriage.

Appreciation and Forgiveness as Values Connie discussed the importance of appreciation and forgiveness as core values. She emphasized that focusing on what we appreciate in others brings more of it, and forgiveness is essential for maintaining positive relationships. Connie noted that holding onto grudges is detrimental to one's well-being, comparing it to drinking poison. Building Compassionate and Equal Relationships Connie discussed the importance of forgiveness, openness, compassion, and equality in relationships, emphasizing the need for vulnerability, empathy, and shared responsibilities.

She highlighted that a lack of compassion can indicate selfishness and suggested that couples showing mutual support is crucial.

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