The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Secret to Staying Happily Married

Jun 20, 2024

Fr. Mike explores the topic of staying happily married by presenting a pop-quiz scenario about missing a flight with your spouse. He shares a funny story about an older couple's travel problem and discusses the importance of trust, unity, and prioritizing marriage over obstacles.

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Prioritizing the marriage bond over personal convenience is crucial in maintaining a happy marriage.

Unity and trust are fundamental in a successful marriage, guiding decisions and actions towards prioritizing each other.

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Prioritizing the Marriage Relationship

The podcast delves into a scenario where a husband had to decide whether to board a plane without his wife who went to get coffee at a distant shop, leading to her missing the flight. Despite various justifications and possible reasons for his actions, the core message emphasized revolves around the importance and priority of the marriage relationship. The speaker underlines that no obstacle, decision, or problem should overshadow the significance of the marital bond, highlighting that the commitment to the relationship supersedes individual choices or personal convenience.

Intro

3min

Reflections on Trust and Unity in Marriage

2min

Prioritizing Marriage Over Obstacles and Decisions

2min

We've got a "Marriage Pop-Quiz" for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight?

Imagine you're traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don't come back. And you're going to miss your flight. Should you board it and ditch your spouse? What would you do in this situation?

According to Fr. Mike, there is only one correct answer to this question. And the answer might surprise you.

Today, Fr. Mike shares a funny story about an older married couple's problem when traveling together and his shock and surprise at the variety of responses he received when asking other married couples what they would do in this situation.

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