
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that!I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU! Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!
Latest episodes

May 10, 2023 • 17min
Ep 227 The Ultimate Guide to a Passionate Marriage
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Passionate Marriage Club, a one-of-a-kind membership for couples who are ready to elevate their relationship to new heights. 🚀💞 We discuss who this club is perfect for (hint: it might be you!), and why investing time, energy, and resources in your marriage is not just important, but absolutely essential for a thriving, long-lasting relationship. 💏🌟 Join the Passionate Marriage Club here --> https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/pmclubSend us a text

May 3, 2023 • 26min
Ep 226 5 Lessons I've Learned in 21 Years of Marriage
This is a very special and vulnerable episode, where I open up about 5 of the most important lessons I've learned in 21 years of marriage to my best friend. It's been a crazy and wonderful ride and we keep learning and growing and it just keeps getting better with time. I'm grateful for every moment, even the hard ones.Send us a text

Apr 26, 2023 • 43min
Ep 225 How to Create a Replenishing Sex Life with Tammy Hill
In this enlightening and candid episode, I sit down with Tammy Hill, an Adjunct Faculty member at BYU, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Noted Speaker, Author, and mother of 12 in a blended family with her husband Jeff. Tammy shares groundbreaking insights from her new book, "Replenish: Creating Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage, A Guide for LDS Couples." Join us as we explore the essential ingredients for a satisfying and fulfilling sexual relationship within marriage, discuss the challenges faced by couples in creating this, and uncover practical advice for nurturing intimacy and connection. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Tammy's vast experience and expertise to help you build a stronger and more passionate bond with your spouse. Find Tammy's book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Replenish-Creating-Sexual-Fulfillment-Marriage/dp/1611661781/ref Join the Hero Husband Free 3 Day Challenge Here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/herohusbandchallenge Join the Wise Wife Free 3-Day Challange Here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/wisewifechallengeSend us a text

Apr 19, 2023 • 18min
Ep 224 The Power of Kissing to Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage
In this episode, we delve into the wonderful world of kissing and explore its remarkable benefits for couples in long-term relationships. We all know that passionate and intimate kisses can sometimes fade as daily routines take over, but we're here to remind you just how important kissing is for maintaining a strong and vibrant connection with your partner.Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect:Discover the science behind the feel-good chemicals released during kissing and learn how they can strengthen the bond between you and your partner.Uncover the psychological impact of kissing on our sense of self and well-being.Gain insights on reigniting the passion in your kisses and maintaining a loving connection in your long-term relationship.Learn some creative and fun ways to keep the sparks flying with different kinds of kisses you can enjoy together!So, whether you've been with your partner for two days or two decades, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you unlock the secrets to a more passionate and connected relationship.Attention husbands who want more attention, affection and appreciation from their wife and are ready to be the HERO of their family, check out the Become the Hero Husband Challenge HERE: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/herohusbandchallenge.Attention wives who want to activate their husband's hero gene, so they will listen better and do more of what you ask them to do, check out the Wise Wife Challenge HERE: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/wisewifechallenge.Send us a text

Apr 5, 2023 • 27min
Ep 223 How to Add Role Playing to Your Repetoir with Katie Runyan
On today's episode, I'm chatting with Katie Runyan, wife of 24 years, mother of 4 grown children and creator of Faithful Flings, a role playing service for married couples. We talk about what role playing is, why it's important to bring novelty to the bedroom, how to approach this topic with your spouse, how to get into character and how Faithful Fling started. Katie wants everyone to have an explorative, vibrant, fun and passion filled sex life! She thinks that role-playing with your spouse can be just what you need to have a connecting and pleasurable experience together!! To try out your first Fling for FREE, use this LINK.Send us a text

Mar 29, 2023 • 19min
Ep 222 How To Talk About Your Sexual Relationship
This week's episode is all about talking about your sexual relationship and how to ask for what you want, need and prefer. I'm giving you 5 tips to open the conversation and keep it ongoing so you can collaborate, cooperate and create a sex life that both of you enjoy. If you would like help with this, be sure to book a complimentary relationship breakthrough call with me while I still have slots available. You can do that through this link: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/applySend us a text

Mar 22, 2023 • 15min
Ep 221 2 Tricks to Increase the Intimacy In Your Marriage
In this week's episode, I'm sharing 2 very important ways to increase the intimacy level in your marriage immediately. After examining the results of thousands of intimacy quizzes, I was surprised and delighted by the findings and the questions you have asked about how to increase your intimacy level.If you haven't taken this 3-minute quiz yet to find out the intimacy level in your marriage, you can do that HERE.These 2 tricks are simple and will give you incredible results. And, if you want to see these tricks in action, rent Runaway Bride with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere for date night this weekend. Learn more about my 12-week program, Training in the Art of Connection where you will get all of the cheat codes to create an intimate friendship and a bulletproof marriage at. https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/gettrained Get all the details for our 2-day, in-person Gottman workship in Salt Lake City, Utah HERE.Send us a text

Mar 15, 2023 • 35min
Ep 220 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work with Nate Bagley
In this episode, I'm talking with my good friend, Nate Bagley. Nate has been a marriage researcher for over a decade. He talks about the challenges he's been facing in his own marriage and how the training he has recieved and taught over the years has really helped him navigate these challenges. Nate shares his favorite researchers including Dr. David Schnarch and Dr. John Gottman. We have both been trained in Dr. Gottman's 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work and have decided to host a workshop for couples who want to learn how this groundbreaking marriage research can help them develop the skillsets to deepen their intimacy and trust and create a truly meaningful connection. You can get all of the details about our upcoming workshop on March 31st and April 1st in Salt Lake City, Utah by clicking on this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work-tickets-571932554667Send us a text

Mar 8, 2023 • 14min
Ep 219 10 Tips to Ensure Date Night Increases Your Intimate Connection
In this episode I'm walking you step-by-step through how to create a weekly date night ritual that will increase your intimate connection and why this is crucial to creating your happily ever after love story. I've heard all the reasons why couples don't prioritize date night or let weeks go by without going out together, but after listening to these 10 tips, you won't have any more excuses. This is a must-listen if you want to reignite the spark in your relationship. Join us for the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge starting next week by registering here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sys-challengeSend us a text

Mar 1, 2023 • 9min
Ep 218 What is Seduction and Why is it So Important to Your Marriage
In this week's episode, we're talking about seduction. There are a ton of benefits to seducing your spouse and keeping your marriage hot and spicey, and we're going over why it's so important. Increase your emotional, physical and sexual intimacy by joining us for the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge next week. Register here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sys-challengeSend us a text