Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Revitalize Your Marriage Now: Cozy & Connected! (Part 1 of 2)
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Nov 6, 2025 
Dan Seaborn, a marriage coach and founder of Winning at Home, brings his humorous insights to couples seeking deeper connections. He urges partners to assess the friendship level in their marriage and shares his unique method of tracking petty arguments to highlight their impact. Dan emphasizes the importance of emotional oneness, involving each other's families, and invites Jesus into conflicts for resolution. Plus, he introduces a clever tip—lowering your voice to de-escalate disagreements, promoting calmness and understanding.
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Monthly List Of Silly Arguments
- Dan kept a monthly list of petty disagreements with his wife to illustrate how small fights accumulated.
- He read examples like a neighbor's dog, toothpaste use, and recycling to show the silliness of many arguments.
Haunted By A Desire For Peace
- Hearing his wife say she wanted peace haunted Dan and prompted change.
- He decided he would ask God to change him so their marriage could be peaceful to the end.
Use A Chair To Invite Calm Listening
- Do bring a chair between you and your spouse during disagreements and imagine Jesus sitting there.
- Do listen to why your spouse feels that way and then repeat that you heard her before responding.
