The Stronger Marriage Podcast with Trey & Lea

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Negotiating your differences as husbands and wives. Support the show

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Part two. Last week was what Wives want Husbands to know. Support the show

We will be doing part 2 ... "5 Things Husbands want their wives to know about sex."Support the show

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Don't let any of these sneaky things work their way into your marriage. 1. Letting the ___________________ die2. Letting the romance _________________3. ___________________ each other on purpose4. Letting issues grow by not dealing with them5. Taking your spouse for granted6. Not making time for your marriage7. S_____________________________Support the show

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Today we're talking oneness ... two people becoming one flesh, and what that looks like. Support the show

Here's are ways we connect ...1. Going for a walk. 2. P______________ together.3. Having a deep conversation (ask one another questions) 4. Touching (holding hands, hugging, cuddling) 5. Sharing memes, tagging one another on social media. 6. Playing a G__________________ together. 7. C_______________________ together. 8. Spending time together doing something you both enjoy. 9. Be vul...

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Today we are talking Married Sex facts and info that will bless your marriage.Support the show

Micro-cheatingThis type of cheating involves developing inappropriate and intimate connections outside your relationship. Micro-cheating is subtle and doesn’t involve physical intimacy. But the lies, secrecy, and betrayal that come with micro-cheating can destroy a relationship.1. Secretly messaging someone2. Meeting with someone without your partner knowing3. Being emotionally attached to someone that’s not your spouse4. Saying things ...

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How to tell Your Marriage is a Priority in your life? 1. It’s in the budget.2. It’s on your schedule.3. In your __________________.4. In your prayers.Support the show

10 COMMANDMENTS FOR MARRIED COUPLES ON SOCIAL MEDIA 1. DON’T SPEND MORE TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAN YOU SHOULD. 2. NEVER HIDE THINGS FROM YOUR SPOUSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.3. SHARE YOUR PASSWORDS WITH YOUR SPOUSE. 4. NEVER EVER BEFRIEND ANYONE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX YOUR SPOUSE IS UNCOMFORTABLE WITH.5. UNFRIEND ANYONE WHO CROSSES NORMAL BOUNDARIES. 6. POST PICTURES. 7. DON’T BE AFRAID TO PROCLAIM YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR SPOUSE ON SOCAL MEDIA. 8. NEVER USE YOUR STATUS OR POST TO...

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Things that could be killing your sex life …Feeling unappreciated Not being pursued outside the bedroom. (Not feeling pursued or desired.)Not talking about sex StressMenopauseMedications (beta blockers, birth control, antidepressants, blood pressure meds)Depression TirednessNot feeling pursued or desired. BusynessGetting stuck in a rutPoor health and poor hygieneED and low Testosterone PornNot feeling emotionally safe Letting your children sleep in your bed every...

Sometimes "I love you" sounds exactly like ... "I love you."But other times, it sounds like...Be careful.Text me when you get there.I was just thinking of you.Remember that time we.....?I miss you.Love spending time with you.Can I do something to help?I'll be right there.I'm worried about you.I'm listening.Yes, I have time.I saw this and thought of you.I know this is your favorite.I want to hear all about it. Keeps mouth shut.I'm so thankful for you.I'll always love you, no matter what.S...

1. Have a relationship with God. 2. Love God before your ___________________. 3. Pray for one another. 4. ____________________ together 5. Go to Church together 6. Read the Bible together. 7. Be reminded you’re married to one of God’s kids 8. Serve others (and one another) together 9. _____________________ one another. Support ...

1. Focus on God more.2. Build your F__________________3. Date more.4. Improve _____________________5. Praise and Encourage more.6. Be more Open and Honest.7. Get _________________________Support the show

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10 WAYS TO PUT SOME SPARK BACK IN YOUR MARRIAGE:Go to _____________ at the same time.Start __________________ together.Be intentional about holding hands everyday.Make _____________________ something you give freely.Focus more on what your spouse does right than what your spouse does wrong.Give each other a 7 seconds ___________ as soon as you see each other after work.Say "I love you" every morning & every evening.Be ________________ about being sexually intimate.Check in on one another ...

Step 1 – Plan or schedule a meeting with your spouse. Agree on a time with your spouse. Step 2 – Lead with your _________________ for making your marriage better.Step 3 – Focus on one issue at a time. The one that is most important to you. Step 4 – Don’t beat around the bush. Step 5 - Don’t come across in a __________________________. Step 6 – Talk about _________________________.Step 7 – Don’t expect things to _________________________ right away. Step 8 - Praise th...

Most wives want to be pursued other than just sexually. If that is the only time they feel pursued, you’re doing it wrong. 1. Surprise her! This doesn’t have to be something major, but women love all types of surprises, anything from a special note or card to a specially planned date night. 2. Plan some quality time with her and let her know in advance. Project at the house she’s been wanting your help on. 3. Plan a date night and you make all the plans. Think of things t...

How to pursue your husband 1. Brag on him. 2. Do something with him that he likes to do. It makes him feel important. 3. Initiate sex. Wear something sexy bed. 4. Pray for him. 5. Flirt with him. 6. Dress up for him. 7. Make him a priority over job, kids, hobbies, friends, family ... everything but God. 8. Put a filter over your mouth. You don’t have to say everything you think. Focus on what he does right ... overlook some things you could...

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1. Because the busyness of your lives has weakened the priority of your marriage. 2. Because you’ve gotten a little bored or too comfortable 3. Because your kids want your marriage to succeed. It allows you to reconnect ... sexually, emotionally, physically, conversationally. Support the show

What are the 5 Love Languages in a marriage?Words of Affirmation. Verbally affirming to your partner how much you love and care for them is the marriage Love Language ...Acts of Service. ...Affection. ...Quality Time. ...Gifts.Support the show

Don't let any of these 6 things kill your marriage. Support the show

We get so many questions about married sex, what it is and what it isn't. In this episode we want to touch on some VERY healthy things that will bless your married sex life. Support the show

1. YOU SHARING RESPONSIBILITIES: 2. YOU DATING: 3. YOU BEING AFFECTIONATE: 4. YOU PRAISING ONE ANOTHER: 5. YOU ARGUING IN A HEALTHY WAY: 6. YOU PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH: 7. YOU MAKING GOD A PRIORITY: Support the show

No one enters marriage thinking they will have an affair, yet how do so many slide into infidelity so easily? 93% of affairs begin with a simple friendship. Support the show

We are currently navigating a storm (tough time) in our marriage, and here are some goals of ours. Support the show

1. Admiration2. He wants you to initiate sex more often.3. He wants you to stuff with him that he likes to do.4. He wants you to dress up for him. 5. He wants frequent reminders that he's a good dad.6. He wants a little free time.7. He wants to feel appreciated.8. He wants you to be his lover not his mother. 9. He wants to see your body. 10. He wants to be your hero. Support the show

1. To Feel Loved and Appreciated2. To Be Understand3. To talk to me & give me your attention4. For you to plan the date night5. Affection6. Help with Daily Tasks (chores, kids, etc)7. For you to take care of your body8. For you to Protect me.9. To be included sexually10. To go have some fun together. Support the show

Today we share with you some of our victories and some of our failures. AND let you know how you can learn from our mistakes. Support the show

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Is debt killing your marriage? It can! We struggled with it bad early in our marriage, and here are some things we did to get it under control. Support the show

1. You’re not stressing over your body. 2. You’re not afraid to talk about sex. 3. When you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone a bit. 4. You sometimes you schedule it to make it happen. 5. You like it. 6. You take turns initiating (agreed frequency). 7. You feel like it’s a joy and not a chore. 8. You’re willing to try new things together. 9. You feel good or connected a...

Up for some fun? We give all the details on our podcast, but here's a teaser ... Show your spouse the list below and allow them to pick 5 things from the list. When they pick 5, you gladly do those 5 things over the next five days. Then, you pick your five favorites, and they can do those things for you. 1. Cook their favorite meal.2. Have something delivered to them at their work or home.3. Initiate sex.4. Allow them to pick out something sexy they want you to wear.5. Pray fo...

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Here is a great checklist of things to find out "are we in a healthy marriage?" Maybe a few things you need to work on. Healthy marriages bless you, your children and your grandchildren. 1. Healthy marriages don't throw around the "D" word. 2. Healthy marriages don't hide things from one another.3. Healthy marriages have one another's ___________________.4. Healthy marriages forgive quickly.5. Healthy marriages control their ____________________.6. Healthy marriages cut off any ____...

Sorry for all the coughing ... we're both getting over head colds. 1. P______________ together.2. Have fun together.3. Don't stop D________________.4. Talk5. Do M_________________ work together.6. S___________________ your spouse.7. Be romantic.8. Go on a trip together. Support the show

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We answer your questions this week on the Stronger Marriage Podcast1. How can we get the romance back into our marriage?2. How do you get your spouse to see his family connection is too close?3. I cheated and hate what I did. How can I help my marriage to heal? 4. Advice for a spouse wanting to stay and work on a marriage when the other one doesn’t? 5. What’s the first question you’d ask a couple who came to you and said they were thinking abo...

One of the most powerful things you have in your home that promotes relationships, family growth and healthy relationships is the family dinner table. YET ... more and more family are not using it. Join us this week as we look at the REASONS to keep eating around the family table. Support the show

Protect your intimacy in your marriage and don't let ANY of these things sneak in and kill you sex life. Support the show

1. How to learn to say no.2. Keep it simple.3. Depend on the village.4. Seek joy.5. Take care of yourself. 6. Don't sweat the small stuff. Support the show

Here are the 10 needs we discussed in no particular order. Work through them with your spouse...1. ____ Sexual Fulfillment 2. ____ Affection 3. ____ Financial Support4. ____ Domestic Support5. ____Recreational Companionship6. ____Conversation7. ____ Openness and Honesty8. ____ Family Commitment9. ____ Attractiveness of Spouse 10. ____ Admiration Suppo...

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In this episode we cover ...How do I know I married the right person?Are soulmates real?Is there one person for every person in the world?Singles: 2 things you need to know before getting married.Can I fall out of love?Is love a feeling or an action? Support the show

7 Things That Are OUT OF BOUNDS in Marriage1. Hurting your spouse on purpose. 2. Withholding sex (or any other need) as punishment.3. Talking bad about your spouse to other people.4. _________________ your spouse.5. Allowing other people to _______________________ about your spouse. 6. Keeping secrets from your spouse.7. ______________________________ at your spouse. Support t...

There is SO much debate over this question ... here's our thoughts. Our answer may surprise you. Support the show

5 things for husbands and 5 things for wives. Support the show

1. Make sex M _______________ S________________.2. Say "yes" more than you say "no."3. Try ______________ things. 4. Be sexually ________________________.5. Both initiate often.6. ________________ nice for your spouse.7. __________________ only after your spouse8. Don't obsess about how you _______________.9. Flirt.10. Be naked with _____________________. Support the show

Today we are challenging you to take the 5-Day Marriage Makeover Challenge with us. This will BLESS your marriage. Here's some hints to what you'll find here ...FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS DO THESE 5 THINGS ...1. Zero Criticism for the Next 5 Days. 2. Spend 20-30 minutes in Conversation Each Day for the Next 5 Days3. Be ___________________ Each Day for the Next 5 Days.4. ____________________ Together Everyday for the Next 5 Days.5. Send Your Spouse a Sweet Text (or write them a sweet note)...

Healthy marriages include dating. It's so important to your marriage it should have been included in your wedding vows. When you regularly date your spouse you're telling them that they are a priority in your life.Many couples stop going on dates once they get married and then wonder what happened to that original love they had for one another.Support the show

1. Stop correcting your spouse in public.2. Stop putting your marriage on auto pilot.3. Stop treating your spouse like they are a child.4. Stop think your spouse should know what you need.5. Stop pretending like everything is fine. 6. Stop purposely getting under your spouse’s skin.7. Stop being critical of your spouse to others. 8. ...

10 great phrases you should be saying in your marriage. Support the show

This was such a fun episode. Flirting 101. May you never stop flirting in your marriage. Support the show

1. Stop lying and strive for honesty.2. COMPLETELY STOP watching porn and stay away from anything that draws you towards it. 3. Take complete responsibility for your mistakes. 4. Answer questions. 5. Be patient as your partner rebuilds trust. 6. Be Open. 7. Make your partner feel #1 again. 8. Take the opportunity to refresh your relationship.9. Consider a break from intimacy to restore the spark. 10. NEVER do this again. Consider getting a marriag...

1. Don't wait until their is a problem.2. Find accountability.3. Find online accountability. 4. Set boundaries with your cell phones.5. Remove the things that tempt you.6. Guard your eyes and mind.7. Be sexually generous in your marriage. Support the show

Did you know more people log on to porn sites everyday than they do Netflix, Twitter and Amazon ... combined? Porn is NOT harmless! 1. Porn breaks trust in marriage.2. Porn keeps you from being intimate. 3. Porn causes self-esteem issues with both spouses.4. Porn is selfish and lazy. 5. Porn causes performance problems in your sexlife.6. Porn causes dissatisfaction in marriage. 7. Porn causes marital infidelity to go up 300%.8. Porn is linked to depression, stress and anx...

How temptation works in marriage.How to avoid unfaithfulness in your marriage. 4 ways to defend your marriage against temptation. Support the show

You fell in love because you communicated ... and you'll remain in love for the same reason. Support the show

What a fun episode .... here are 7 Ways to Show the World You are Proud of your SPOUSE.Support the show

Whoever said "Love means not having to say your sorry," is probably divorced today. There are no perfect marriages, so apologizing is a part of marriage ... and so is forgiving. Today we talk how to apologize and how to forgive ... in marriage. We hope you enjoy. Support the show

We're talking 8 really bad marriage myths in this episode. Things you've probably been told that are false. Don't believe them. Support the show

Don’t fall into the rut of being so busy that you collapse in bed from exhaustion every night. Also, don’t spend every night just sitting in your chair until you fall asleep. Instead, spend a couple of nights a week nurturing your relationship. Here are 10 ideas we talk about in this episode: 1. Turn it off to turn it on.2. Pick out a movie night.3. Talk about what?4. Lock that door.5. It starts in the kitchen with FOOD. 6. Take it outside.7. Make it a massage night.8. Pick ou...

Sex can be one of the greatest things in your marriage when it’s going well ... at the same time, it can be one of the most frustrating things when things aren’t clicking. Topics covered on this episode ... * Reasons for a sexless marriage.* In many marriages wives have a higher sex drive than their husband. * How to meet in the middle on frequency. * How to better communicate your sexual needs.* Benefits in your marriage of a healthy sex life.Link to Sexless Marriage Episode: ...

Things discussed in this episode... 5 Compliments to 1 Criticism drops the divorce rate to 12%. But what if my personality tends to be negative, shouldn't they love me for who I am?1. Close your mouth - 2. Focus on the positives not negatives - 3. Start a gratitude journal. 4. Don't take negativity too personal.5. Don't be hypersensitive to a negative spouse. Personality Plus Book Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Plus-Understand-Understanding-Yoursel...

Feel like you are drifting apart? Need to reconnect? Here are 5 Things we discuss in detail that you can do to RECONNECT with your spouse. 1. Fall Back into Friendship. 2. Reconnect Intellectually by talking.3. Give your spouse daily affirmations and compliments.4. Reconnect Sexually.5. Connect Spiritually. Date Night Questions from Point 2:What is your favorite memory of dating me?What is one of your favorite features of me?What is one of your favorite sexual memories of ours?...

No one enters marriage thinking they will have an affair, yet how do so many slide into infidelity so easily? 93% of affairs begin with a simple friendship. If you have locked your spouse out of your phone to hide messages you're sending to someone of the opposite sex, or if you're deleting those texts so your spouse won't find them ... you're not headed towards cheating ... you're already there. A healthy marriage is a marriage that doesn’t hide things from one another....

Daily Marriage Check List: 1. Kiss good morning.2. Text each other throughout the day.3. Do something _______________.4. Have uninterrupted conversation.5. __________________ together. 6. Laugh together7. Make some __________________.8. _____________ on _______________together. 9. Kiss goodnight10. Go to bed at the same time.Repeat tomorrow. Support the show

Are phones intimacy killers or a relational blessing? The answer is both. It is important to study the role that cell phones have in our marriage and how we can make sure they provide an effective, supportive role in our marriage.Here are some DO's and some DON'Ts on using cellphones in your marriage. Support the show

1. Always remember you are on the same team.2. Seek first to understand, and THEN to be understood.3. Don't get ______________________. 4. _______________________ and ____________________ are essential.5. Seek help when you come to an impasse. Support the show

All marriages ups and downs ... and conflicts. The absence of conflict is not a sign of a healthy marriage, but a sign that both partners have disengaged from working on their differences.How you handle this makes or breaks your marriage. Support the show

Part two ... last week's was "How to be Your Wife's Best Friend" ... Friendship is one of the keys to a strong marriage and as a wife there are things you can do to be your husband's best friend. LIKE ...1. Do things with him he likes to do.2. Be his __________________________.3. Be his biggest cheerleader. 4. ________________________ for him. 5. Don't constantly be annoyed by him. 6. Be __________________________ to him.7. Laugh at his jokes. Support the show

1. Give her your time.2. Be interested in what she's interested in. 3. Talk to her.4. Be T_______________________5. Be loyal.6. L_____________ a H_______________ hand7. E________________ and A________________ her8. Appreciated your marriage and friendship. Support the show

Things covered in this podcast ... What is considered a sexless marriage?How often should a married couple be having sex?Why sex is important in marriage?What if I'm too tired?What if there has been infidelity?What if my spouse isn't meeting my needs sexually?Why porn is a HUGE contributor to a sexless marriage.What if there are healthy issues?My spouse NEVER initiates.Co-sleeping with children. Support the show

Valentine's Day is a GREAT time to rekindle romance in your marriage. Be intentional about nurturing your marriage. There are traditional and non-traditional ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. Here are some of our ideas ... Don't forget to visit https://shopmentionables.com/ Support the show

Don't overlook these amazing marriage tips no one is talking about. We cover them in detail ... and explain them. No matter what it is you’re doing, always let your spouse know they are welcome to be a part of it. Include your spouse by asking them if they want to go ... even though you know they might not. Don’t just assume they know that they are welcome to go, ask them. Spend time together without your kids.Go to bed at the same time. Don’t stop making an e...

1. Thank God for your Marriage & Family2. Ask God to Bless yours Spouse and you as a Spouse3. Ask God to give you _______________ as Parents.4. Pray for your Children.5. Pray for your _______________ together as Husband and Wife.6. Ask God to Protect your Family7. Ask God to help you not be critical. Support the show

TIME TO GET NAKED in your marriage ... Did you know in Genesis 2:25, it says, "Adam and Eve were both naked and they felt no shame."That word "NAKED" means "UNCOVERED," ... and uncovered means more than just naked, it means they were totally "bare" with one another .... there was nothing hidden from one another. God created marriage where you are to be "uncovered" with one another. Nothing hidden ... no secrets. No secret friendships, text messages, Facebook friends, etc.When someone tells us...

I few years ago I spent a little time with a man that was a millionaire. I think he was the first millionaire I’d ever met. I'll admit I was a bit in awe of him when I found out how much money he had. He told me about his plane, his multiple houses and other things that had me in awe.He said something to me that I'll never forget. His words literally rocked my world and made me rethink everything that I thought was important. His words still made me have chills. You want to know what he said?...