Why do some conversations with your spouse feel so difficult? Is it because we assume certain intentions—or are we avoiding conflict out of fear of what might happen? In this episode, Delia speaks with Wai Hoong, a Life and Marriage Coach, to explore what truly makes difficult conversations challenging. They share insights on how assumptions, fear, and unspoken values can create tension, and how staying open and curious can lead to deeper understanding. Discover practical ways to keep communicat...
Aug 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 75
In a healthy marriage, both spouses need to feel heard, supported, and valued. An open mind and heart create space for understanding and mutual acknowledgement. Intentional conversations—rooted in grace and empathy—are essential for building deeper connection. In this episode, hear from Sean and Crystal, who have been married for two years. Despite their differences, they remain committed to loving their spouse first, choosing connection over conflict. Marriage is a continuous journey of growth....
Jul 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 74
Lately, have you taken time to talk openly with your spouse about the shared values in your marriage? You might be in a season of adapting and adjusting from the original plan—intentionally tuning in to your spouse’s thoughts, feelings, and personal growth. When communication is strong, good things tend to follow, whether you're in a long-term relationship or just starting out. In this episode, we’re joined by Abel Ang, a retired professional who’s far from slowing down. Abel now dedicates his t...
Jul 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 73
In a multicultural society like Singapore, the rise in inter-ethnic marriages is reshaping how families view love, tradition, and unity. But what really happens when two people from different cultural backgrounds fall in love? And how do they bridge those cultural differences in their relationship? In this heartfelt episode, we hear from Jason, who is Indian, and Mariko, who is Chinese—a young couple navigating the joys and challenges of blending two distinct family traditions into one marriage....
Jun 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 72
Becoming parents is a life-changing journey—one filled with both heartwarming joys and unexpected challenges. So how can couples prepare themselves to navigate this major transition? In this episode, we hear from Jason and Mariko, a couple who share their honest reflections on what it takes to stay connected through the ups and downs of early parenthood. Jason believes in the intentional of casual, simple conversations—no matter how busy life gets. Mariko emphasizes the importance of keeping an ...
Jun 04, 2025•24 min•Ep. 71
“Values and convictions are what will hold the marriage together and sustain the common mission that couple wants to pursue” – Zibin How does a shared mission deepen your marriage? In this episode, our guests Zibin and Su-Lynn share how serving youths together for over 20 years has strengthened their bond, helped them overcome parenting challenges, and kept their marriage purposeful. Hear how shared values, volunteering, and intentional couple time have shaped their relationship! -- Be a Family ...
May 14, 2025•16 min•Ep. 70
“Self-awareness helps you to notice when you're running on empty, allowing you to respond with patience rather than frustration. It also enables you to set healthy boundaries.” – Eliza Gan Tune in to this episode as Eliza continues the conversation with us on the topic of depression. Today, she dives deeper into the wellbeing of the caregiver of someone struggling with depression. She also shared her insights on telltale signs that one might be experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue, and the...
Apr 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 69
"I'm here for you or you're not alone in this. You can talk to me when you're ready. This can be powerful to remove the person from a sense of isolation.” – Eliza Gan Supporting a spouse experiencing depression is challenging. Yet, there is hope. Tune in to this podcast to hear insights from a professional counsellor as she shares valuable insights on emotional attunement, validation, and practical steps to maintain a healthy relationship with one’s spouse amidst their struggle with depression. ...
Apr 17, 2025•19 min•Ep. 68
"Having a community to journey with us also helps us to moderate our expectations of our spouse and our expectations of what a marriage should be, so that we do not become too idealistic or too unrealistic.” - Nam Seng Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to build a strong and satisfying marriage. Tune in to this episode to hear Nam Seng and Sok Mian share the benefits of journeying together with others and not walking alone in your marriage. -- The early years of ma...
Apr 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 67
"I realised that it's not always a 50-50 kind of arrangement with husband and wife in the home. Sometimes the wife may have the capacity to give more, maybe a 70, and then the husband can do 30 if he is in a particularly busy season." – Ailin Raising kids can bring immense joy but also requires significant time and effort, often challenging a couple's connection. The challenges of raising five children while maintaining a strong marital relationship are very real for parents with big households....
Mar 19, 2025•19 min•Ep. 66
“Jana’s assurance of enduring love and unwavering faith in me is the strong support and pillar at that time of my life where circumstances were shifting beyond my control.” - Hong Leong “I have always learnt that my marriage is not based on money, big houses, all the branded stuff. My understanding of marriage is having a good relationship with my husband and my children and having the family together” – Jana The trust that we can rely on our spouse no matter what happens comes from years of com...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 65
“With friendship at the bottom that provides the most stable layer of any relationship and marriage itself.” - Andrea Friendship is a great foundation for a marriage! Where two people are good friends it really helps them to bond over more than just the logistics, but the deeper things of shared interests, emotions, fun, and laughter. Tune in for this episode as we hear from a newly wedded couple how they prioritise deepening their friendship with each other, to build a strong foundation for the...
Feb 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 64
“When he asks me question, he's not against me. It’s not an attacking question; it's a clarifying question...” - Rheyza Medel Arguments are inevitable in marriage, but what if they could strengthen your relationship instead of tearing it down? In this episode, Edward and Rheyza share candidly about their 7-year journey of learning to ‘fight well.’ Tune in to discover how they’ve turned conflicts into opportunities for growth and a deeper understanding of each other! -- The early years of marriag...
Feb 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 63
Marriage is a journey of sharing—not just your life but also your space, emotions, and dreams. 'I used to have my own personal space,' Steven reflects. 'But now we share it, and that’s been a challenge.' In this episode, our guests, Steven and Charissa share how they learned to communicate their needs, struggles, and desires as a couple. From navigating life’s transitions to resolving misunderstandings and celebrating milestones, their story highlights the evolving nature of communication in mar...
Jan 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 62
“It’s learning to take emotional risk, and stay in touch with my emotions, before I slowly let him in… that is what it means to create a safe space for each other.” – Si Lin Every wide-eyed couple says “I do” at the altar with no intention of getting a divorce. But the statistics show that the highest rates of divorce are among those married between 5 to 10 years. How do you keep your promise to lifelong commitment for the long haul, when the struggle of marriage inevitably comes? In this heartf...
Jan 01, 2025•25 min•Ep. 61
“It may not have been the person's intention to hurt ... what can we do about this situation together, to remember that we are a team and we're not against each other.” Darren Lim Dating isn’t always smooth sailing, but it’s full of opportunities to grow! Tune in to hear how Hosanna and Darren learned to fight fair, set boundaries, and lean on trusted mentors for counsel. Discover how active listening and teamwork can transform conflicts into moments of growth and compassion. Whether you’re navi...
Dec 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 60
“A marker that I'm ready for a relationship is when I'm not banking my whole self-worth on whether or not I am desired by someone else.” - Hosanna Nazar How do you know you're ready for a relationship? It’s about building self-worth, setting clear goals, and having a strong foundation of friendship. In this episode, our guests Darren and Hosanna share honest stories about moving from friendship to romance, the funny awkwardness along the way, and the role of boundaries in keeping things healthy....
Dec 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 59
"One thing Charlene allows me to be is she gives me space to say anything I need to say. Space to be and space to breathe" - Verrill Choo Hear from Verrill and Charlene, a pair of couples coaches, as they share that a sense of openness, a willingness to be vulnerable, and mutual trust are key to supporting each other in their journey as first-time parents. -- Building a strong foundation is essential to having a marriage that thrives and lasts for a lifetime. If you have friends or family member...
Nov 20, 2024•21 min•Ep. 58
"Mummies, you can actually help your husband become a better husband and better dad by segregating your wife’s request vs mother's request and by being extremely specific in your communication.” - Charlene Chew Amidst first-time parenthood daze, what can you do to understand your wife’s needs better? Learn practical tips and tricks from couple coaches, Verrill and Charlene, as they share their first-time parenthood experience raising baby Judah. -- Building a strong foundation is essential to ha...
Nov 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 57
“[Couples] all have good intent, but the expression looks different… it’s helping them find common ground, [where they realise] they're actually not against each other.” – Madelin Tay It is inevitable for differences to arise in marriage, so how do we go about navigating them? Joined by Madelin Tay, a counsellor from Focus on the Family Singapore, we discuss common sources of conflict, and how couples can adopt a growth mindset to work through them. She also shares practical tips on how addressi...
Oct 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 56
“The biggest element is the motivation, because if they are motivated to work on recovery, they will recover well and fast.” - Kiat Yong The discovery of a spouse’s affair is never a pleasant one, but the road to reconciliation and healing is possible, says Kiat Yong, a seasoned counselor with Focus on the Family Singapore. Kiat Yong delves into the emotional turmoil that both the betrayed and the betrayer experience, while giving hope to couples by clearly laying out the practical steps they ca...
Oct 02, 2024•21 min•Ep. 55
“I think even just recognising within ourselves at the points that we are totally triggered and need to take a pause from this conversation...” – Grace Chua Navigating the ups and downs of marriage takes self-awareness, empathy, communication, and teamwork. It's no easy task, whether you're in your first year or have been married for years. Whether you're dating, thinking of marriage, or married for years, the insights from our three guests, Elvin & Esther Foong, founders of The Treasure Box...
Sep 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 54
“Dating it's also a journey of self-discovery not just other-discovery … even if it doesn't work out, you come out with a better awareness of who you are as a person.” -Elvin Foong Dating isn't just about finding the right partner—it's also a journey of self-awareness! The journey towards marriage is one which requires wisdom and perspective from older ones, courage to confront differences, and understanding another’s values and habits. Tune in to this episode to hear from our three guests, Elvi...
Sep 04, 2024•21 min•Ep. 53
“When you think of your household tasks as a way of loving your husband, loving your wife, investing into your shared home, it changes the perspective…” – Elyna Have you ever felt lost in navigating finances and division of chores in your first year of marriage? Can learning to work out these issues as a team be an opportunity for vulnerability and connection, perhaps even fun? Tune in to find out how Ernest and Elyna cultivate a safe space in their marriage to work through these issues with cre...
Aug 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 52
"If you value your marriage, you will need to often make sacrifices not to put your individual identity above the collective identity (of the family)." - Ernest Sim What does it take for two individual lives to come together as one unit in the beautiful union of marriage? How do two differing persons with their unique personalities, preferences and style work synergistically together to create a sum larger than its parts? Tune in to hear from Ernest and Elyna Sim as they discuss candidly how the...
Jul 31, 2024•24 min•Ep. 51
“Why do we make the money we make? What's the vision around the money itself? … how can we make sure that we execute that vision?” – Ng Choon Jin Our family backgrounds influence our views on money and its role in our lives. This inevitably affects how a married couple manages and uses money, often leading to conflicts. How can we develop a clear and healthy vision for our finances in marriage, and how do we start that conversation with our spouse? Joining us for this episode is Choon Jin, an ex...
Jul 17, 2024•20 min•Ep. 50
“Money, while so fundamental, is nothing more than an enabler... never let the money decision lead your life - always let the life decision lead first, and then the money will be enabling you to do what you need to do”. - Choon Jin Money can often become a major issue in marriage. Joining us for this episode is Choon Jin, an ex-accountant turned money coach. Tune in to find out about the 4 money types that describe our relationship with money and find out which type best describes you. -- Have y...
Jul 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 49
Habits. How do we practise kindness and forgiveness towards our spouse daily? “Your mind is like a garden. Your thoughts are like seeds. Choose kindness and forgiveness so you don't deal with weeds.” Tune in to this episode, where our guests Mario and Shalyn share about being quick to listen and slow to react, as well as what to do when we over-react. -- Looking for helpful resources to navigate your marriage? Choose from a range of articles and podcasts covering topics such as communication, in...
Jun 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 48
” --- we need to have that frank, open, honest communication. Once we have that, it's a natural tendency that kindness and forgiveness start to come in.” - Mario Join Mario and Shalyn as they discuss their 17-year marriage journey, sharing candid insights into the challenges they've faced, such as unmet expectations and conflicts. Despite these hurdles, they consistently find their way back to each other, thanks to the power of kindness and forgiveness. Discover how these principles can positive...
Jun 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 47
“Instead of trying to dissect the problem, I'm trying to understand her emotional state. I try to listen to her, validate her point of view, and acknowledge how she's feeling. When I do that, I remember that we are on the same team.” - Justin Intimacy in a marriage is built by two active listeners. Join Justin and Joey on this podcast, as they continue the conversation from the last episode, and share candidly their process of overcoming the negative habits in their marriage to nurture intimacy....
May 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 46
