Every one of us bring expectations into marriage on what husbands and wives should do in major areas of life, such as finances, working, parenting, sex, etc. Usually, these expectations are unspoken and met with disappointment when our partner doesn't meet. them. This episode explores the five most important ways to manage marriage expectations. For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next couples re...
Aug 28, 2019•13 min•Ep. 22
Since all couples include two imperfect people with different temperaments and needs, all couples eventually develop vicious cycles. The more the wife does A the more the husband does B, the more the husband does B, the more the wife does A, etc. On and on it goes. This episode will provide 4 practical ways to address and reverse this pattern. For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next couples retr...
Aug 23, 2019•15 min•Ep. 21
Emotional intimacy is vital in marriage because it tends to be a top need for most females, it's the path to becoming best friends with your spouse, and it leads to a much greater sex life because most women need to feel emotionally bare before becoming physically bare. This episode will show you the top three steps to cultivate emotional intimacy today! For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next m...
Aug 21, 2019•16 min•Ep. 20
Couples can either approach marriage as a contract or a covenant. The contract approach says I'm married to you as long as my needs are met and I'm in love. The moment either of those aren't occurring divorce becomes a viable option. In contrast, the covenant approach says I'm committed to you for life except for the three A's, adultery, abuse, or abandonment. This episode will show you the top three benefits to the covenant approach. For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage s...
Aug 16, 2019•13 min•Ep. 19
Husbands and wives both have tanks they desperately want filled. For wives, their tanks are usually filled through emotional nurturing, connection, and affection. For husbands, their tanks are usually filled through sexual flirting and sexual activity. Unfortunately, most couples find themselves in a standoff where both of their tanks are low and both refuse to fill their partner's tank until their own tank is filled. This episode provides 10 ideas to resolve this standoff and create a spirit of...
Aug 14, 2019•20 min•Ep. 18
When your partner expresses a core need of theirs you aren't meeting you have a choice. You can either refuse to change or you can move towards their request to show honor and respect. This episode will walk you through five practical steps to make changes for your spouse to improve your marriage. For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next marriage retreat with Dr. Wyatt Fisher . Click here for inf...
Aug 10, 2019•11 min•Ep. 17
Marriage involves two imperfect people living in close proximity day in and day out. Before long, complaints begin. Complaints usually center around top needs not being met. Unfortunately, most couples manage complaints the wrong way but this episode will show you the right way, including three tips for the receiver of the complaint and three tips for the giver. For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending th...
Aug 07, 2019•14 min•Ep. 16
All marriages go through seasons just like our weather. There's summer, fall, winter, and spring. Knowing about these seasons is vital so when they occur you respond appropriately, rather than making false conclusions. Listen in to learn about the four seasons of marriage, identify which one you're in, and reflect on what improvements your marriage needs. For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next ...
Aug 02, 2019•9 min•Ep. 15
Both partners in marriage need to feel like they have a voice and like their opinion matters. Unfortunately, many spouses don't share power and do whatever they want, regardless of what their spouse thinks. This destroys marriages! Listen to this episode to learn the top three ways to start sharing power in your marriage today! For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next marriage retreat with Dr. Wy...
Jul 31, 2019•11 min•Ep. 14
Sex is a problem for most married couples because of previous trauma, different libidos, and busyness. Don't have a sexless marriage. Learn through this episode the top 8 tips for wives and the top 8 tips for husbands to cultivate great sex. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending the next marriage retreat with Dr. Wyatt Fisher ...
Jul 26, 2019•17 min•Ep. 13
Conflict is an inevitable part of marriage. However, most partners either become harsh or avoid the topic. Both are toxic! Unresolved conflict causes resentment and breaks down intimacy on all levels. Therefore, all couples need a tool for working through conflicts. This episode provides that tool! For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on ...
Jul 24, 2019•18 min•Ep. 12
It's been said when a couple gets married they are to become one, the problems start when they try to decide which one. Most people have a natural tendency to try and make their spouse into mini versions of themselves. Unfortunately, this sends the message I want you other than you are. This episode addresses this tendency and provides five keys to accepting how your spouse is wired. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fi...
Jul 17, 2019•14 min•Ep. 11
We all have weaknesses and shortcomings we bring into marriage. When those areas interact with our partner's we develop vicious cycles. An important first step in addressing this pattern is identifying and owning your areas of brokenness and where they come from. This episode will guide you through this process and demonstrate how it can benefit your marriage tremendously. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top ...
Jul 11, 2019•15 min•Ep. 10
For every action from your partner, there's a reaction from you. The reaction is influenced by your interpretation of what their behavior means. Often, these interpretations can be faulty or skewed because of trauma from our past. This episode provides a powerful tool to develop more accurate interpretations of your partner's behavior that will positively impact how you feel. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's t...
Jul 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 9
Providing empathy to your partner when they vent creates emotional closeness, which often leads to physical closeness. Despite these benefits, most of us are weak in providing empathy. This episode will show you the top three ways to become more effective at providing empathy to your partner this week. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information...
Jul 03, 2019•14 min•Ep. 8
When couples are first getting to know one another they continually go on dates, which helps them fall in love. However, after marriage most couples stop dating and wonder why they don't feel in love anymore. This episode will walk you through the importance of dates for a marriage and the top 4 things to do per date to make sure they are enjoyable for both partners. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six ma...
Jun 28, 2019•12 min•Ep. 7
Around 50% of all couples experience infidelity at some point in their marriage. The results can be catastrophic. Betrayed spouses often report symptoms similar to PTSD. Learning how to recover from an affair can be a narrow road but this episode will show you eight steps to get you there. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps for happiness click here . Click here for information on attending...
Jun 26, 2019•20 min•Ep. 6
Conflict is inevitable in marriage. Your partner is an imperfect person just like you so there will be times they will hurt your feelings and not meet your needs whether they mean to or not. When this occurs, you can either express what you feel through a harsh startup or a soft startup. A harsh startup will bring out their defensiveness and withdrawal but a soft startup will bring out empathy, ownership, and change. This session will show you the steps to having a soft start up. For more resour...
Jun 21, 2019•13 min•Ep. 5
Resentment is common in marriage and if left unresolved it can destroy intimacy on all levels. However, learning how to work through resentment can be tricky so most couples avoid it. In this episode Dr. Wyatt Fisher discusses three practical steps for constructively handling resentments in your relationship. He also shares resentment he's had in his own marriage and steps that helped him through. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information o...
Jun 19, 2019•15 min•Ep. 4
Most married couples have sexual problems at some point in their relationship. Some of the common reasons are unhealed past sexual trauma, feeling disconnected emotionally, and differences in libido. In this episode Dr. Wyatt Fisher explains some of these common barriers and then introduces a new strategy to sexual intimacy in marriage called the wedding cake model. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six mar...
Jun 15, 2019•15 min•Ep. 3
Most parents have one partner who is the disciplinarian and the other who is permissive. These differences can cause great strain on the marriage and for the children too. In this episode Dr. Wyatt Fisher explains this dynamic, where it comes from, and four tips parents can follow to share power and present as a unified front to their children and teens. For more resources for your marriage go to Dr. Wyatt Fisher's website here . For more information on Dr. Wyatt Fisher's top six marriage steps ...
Jun 12, 2019•16 min•Ep. 2
