A great habit to establish is consistent communication with your spouse. To help you achieve that, Jim Daly talks with marriage experts Bill and Pam Farrel about three things you can discuss in a weekly meeting with your mate. Plus, John Fuller and Greg Smalley explain why it's good to be intentional in your communication.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Marriage Meet up Bundle" for your donation of any amount!   Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors   A Guy’s Guide to Romance   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

God's love is meant to be the foundation of a successful marriage. Greg talks with John about a couple he admires, and Erin shares how to lean on God's love, even if you're disappointed in your spouse. Also, Jim Daly talks with marriage counselors, Howard and Danielle Taylor, about the difference it makes to trust God in the relationship with your mate.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the book "The Fundamentals of Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   Counseling Department   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime   God's Design for Marriage   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Finding reasons to laugh with your mate is healthy, but making fun of your spouse can be very bad for your relationship. Greg talks with John about a lesson he learned in his own marriage on this topic, plus Erin will provide some encouragement to people who have been hurt by their spouse's words. Also, Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about things they've observed in other couples. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the book "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount!Counseling DepartmentStrengthen Your Emotional Connection in Marriage by Building Your Friendship Listen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever tried something you expected to be fun as a couple, but it didn't work out? John talks with the Smalley's about how it's happened in their own marriage, and Jim Daly speaks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about things they learned from a vacation that didn't go so well.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the book "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount!Three Ways to Invest in Your Marriage (And Have Fun Along the Way) Strengthen Your Emotional Connection in Marriage by Building Your Friendship Listen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can a husband step up and lead well? Erin Smalley addresses common complaints she hears from wives about their husbands, and John and Greg discuss ways wives can be an encourager. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery share how wives can ask their husbands to lead their families well.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amountHow Respecting Your Husband Can Make Him a Better Leader at Home Are You Looking for the Hero in Your Husband?Listen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever had a moment where you thought your husband was right about something, only to find out he was wrong? Greg shares a story with John and Erin about a time he made a mistake as a husband, and Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery about a funny moment with her husband. Plus, Erin will speak to wives who are discouraged because their husbands are not owning their faults.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amountGet More Episode ResourcesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being intentional about consistent communication is vital to the overall health of your marriage. Jim Daly talked with Bill and Pam Farrel about how they a weekly meeting with each other, and John speaks with Greg and Erin about establishing good habits in your relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive Jeff and Sarah's book "Together Through the Storms" for your donation of any amount.   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast   Lifetime Love: Advice from Couples Who Made Marriage Last   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a sense of humor can help your marriage, even if you're facing a difficult season. John speaks with Greg and Erin about keeping laughter alive in your marriage during hard moments. Plus, Jim Daly talked to Jeff and Sarah Walton who have learned to keep humor in their relationship amidst some serious health challenges.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive Jeff and Sarah's book "Together Through the Storms" for your donation of any amount. Get More Episode ResourcesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A healthy marriage is built on a great friendship. John talks with the Smalley's about what has kept their friendship strong, and if you need to have common interests to be friends. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Howard and Danielle Taylor about how they've learned to be good friends, and have fun together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the book "The Fundamentals of Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1641713Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/maintaining-a-healthy-friendship-with-your-mate/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/discovering-god-s-design-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1641713If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/