Supporting Your Spouse Through Highs and Lows

Mar 5, 2025

In this insightful conversation, Hong Leong, an engineer turned arborist with 39 years of marriage to Jana, shares how they faced a business crisis together. He emphasizes that Jana's unwavering faith was his pillar during tough times. Jana reflects on the importance of prioritizing love and family above material success. They discuss how consistent emotional support and communication can help couples navigate challenges like financial hardships and mental health struggles, ultimately strengthening their bond.

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INSIGHT

Meaning of Nourishing a Spouse

Nourishing a spouse means offering love, respect, acceptance, and emotional support.
It involves open communication, meeting each other's needs, and creating a safe, valued environment.

ANECDOTE

Facing Financial Crisis Together

Hong Leong faced a severe financial crisis threatening bankruptcy and loss of home.
Despite not sharing initially to protect Jana, they confronted the crisis together with honesty and calm support.

INSIGHT

Foundation Beyond Wealth

A strong marriage rests on shared values beyond material wealth.
Consistent open communication primes couples to withstand severe challenges.

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“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 committed, consistent nourishing of one's spouse. Tune in to this episode to hear our guests Hong Leong and Jana share how their strong marriage foundation helped them weather a crisis that could have torn them apart—but didn’t.

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