Healthy + Thriving Relationships

SERIES: Healthy CommunicationThere are ways we communicate and things we do or say that are hurtful to our relationships. So, today we're going to talk about the things NOT to do when communicating. Because until we can recognize what these are the more we'll be able to embrace healthy communication principles and techniques that will bring flourishing to our loved ones. See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Healthy CommunicationOne of the biggest problems in communication is talking about the tough stuff. We oftentimes either make it worse, or we just avoid the tough stuff altogether. But the thing is, if you want to have rich, meaningful, long-lasting relationships, then you have to practice talking through the hard things well. So, we've created a few healthy guidelines or "rules"  to follow when confronting the ones you love.  And the great news?  If you keep practicing these guidelines, your relationships will come out stronger and deeper than you thought possible!See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Healthy CommunicationThis series has been all about how to communicate well in your relationships. Because when our relationships are filled with miscommunication that often leads us to disconnection. Do you feel disconnected in your relationships?Or maybe you feel connected but want to learn how to keep it that way?Today we'll talk about how to keep the connection alive once it's established. Because surprisingly, there are actual habits you an incorporate to keep the connection alive and thriving.  And that's what we all long for :)See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Healthy CommunicationIf you've ever played Charades you know how difficult it can be to communicate. Now imagine you can only communicate that way. Oy. But doesn't it feel like that's the truth at times? Like you’re trying to get your point across but they never understand? It's as if you each speak a different language.It's probably because you are. And until you can learn their languages or see the world through their “lenses,” all communication techniques will fail. There are 3 major lenses that will shape the way we experience the world. And if we can understand them, our communication will automatically become better. So, let’s dive in!See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Healthy CommunicationRemember passing notes? This was pre-cell phone era for those of you non-millenials. We loved passing notes! There was an element of danger because your teacher could catch you at any moment, but sometime what you had to say was just too worth it.Texting has been the adult form of passing notes since cell phones became popular but it's never been quite as simple. What are the rules? Are there any? When we communicate over text there are all sorts of possibilities for miscommunication. So, to make it easier, in this episode we'll share a few of our "ground rules" for communicating via text. See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Healthy CommunicationMost problems in Relationships come down to miscommunication. Because lack of clarification = frustration. We want you to have thriving relationships, but that means you must do the work to communicate well. This episode in particular, we'll take a look at how our family culture and our family background play a huge part in our communication with others. Which may leave you wondering, "how in the world does understanding our family culture help us with communication?"  Well, click play to find out ;)See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: How to Support Your Porn Addicted HusbandThe last few weeks we've discussed why he struggles with pornography and how we, as women and wives, can partner with our husband in the path to recovery. Today, we'll switch from a defensive stance to an offensive. Because so often we wait until pornography becomes a problem before being his refuge. Which means we must be proactive to stop the enemy before he even get's to our front door.We want to see our men to never stumble again, right? But is this future even possible?We think it is! That's why we'd love for you to click 'play' and join the conversation :)See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: How to Support Your Porn Addicted HusbandMany of us have faced the difficulties and heartbreaks that surround sexual addiction. Gordon and I have had the unfortunate experience of this in our own life. Ladies, oftentimes your natural response to this betrayal is:“I hurt too much to help.”“Why should I help? It’s not my problem”“Why can’t you just get over it? I don’t ever feel tempted with this…”However, in saying these things, we leave our men to fight alone.  And this often leads them towards feelings of shame and guilt, so, he hides the problem.But hiding is where sin thrives. The Devil isolates, so that he can assassinate.Ladies, we must help our husbands fight. But what does that role look like exactly? See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: How to Support Your Porn-Addicted HusbandPorneia. It is the root word of Pornography. And it’s the Greek word Paul uses in 1 Corinthians 6:13, translated as “sexual immorality.” In the next couple of weeks, we’re going to focus on the issue of pornography because it's deeply personal to us both and something we protect ourselves against daily. The reality is that most men struggle with this addiction. But they love their wives and children and want to be faithful to them. And most men do believe women are valuable and don't want to objectify them. So why is it such a struggle, for all men, even the good ones? See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

Do you long for one of those marriages that always seem really happy?Isn’t this why we get married, why we don’t want to be single? But then Roommate Syndrome kicks in. Things don’t feel the same…You look at those happy couples and think: How do they have that and we don't? They must have just found “the One”But the truth is, no matter where you are in your marriage -- whether you’ve been married for years or your newlywed; whether you’re doing well or struggling -- there are practical things you can do that will almost instantly make your marriage better. But beware… they’re kind of strange!See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com