ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show

There are many benefits to touch that have been studied over the years. They range from increased levels of oxytocin to lower blood pressure as well as an increase in overall connection. Physical touch that doesn't lead to sex is important. It's something that you should be doing in your marriage for your benefit and that of your spouse's. Three ways you can have non-sexual touch are when you hug, cuddle or even sleep naked with you spouse. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about making physical intimacy a priority because touch is important! EPISODE SPONSOR   Discover How to FINALLY Reignite Your Passion and Truly Enjoy Your Marriage (and Your Sex Life) Again…Even if it’s Been Stale for YEARS! Just Minutes from Now, You and Your Spouse Can Feel Like Newlyweds Again! Grab Intimacy Reignited NOW! Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Woman's health may have an impact on your marriage when the time comes for a mammogram, ultrasound or when sterilization is brought up. These are just a few of the health procedures your spouse can have. The emotional toll these may take can lead you both feeling drained and on an emotional roller coaster. Through effective communication you can get through these woman's health issues together. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about the challenges of this woman's health and how you can support your wife during these times. EPISODE SPONSOR  Discover How to FINALLY Reignite Your Passion and Truly Enjoy Your Marriage (and Your Sex Life) Again…Even if it’s Been Stale for YEARS! Just Minutes from Now, You and Your Spouse Can Feel Like Newlyweds Again! Grab Intimacy Reignited NOW! Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you are celebrating your first wedding anniversary or your fortieth, this is a time to celebrate the good times you've had together. It's a time to look back over the past year and then look forward to what's ahead. Make it a day where you celebrate one another and your marriage. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about celebrating those good times on that annual milestone in your marriage, your wedding anniversary. He Zigs, She Zags: Get Your Communication on the Same Path "Love You Guys" Wall of Fame EPISODE SPONSOR Date Nite Box is the FIRST and ONLY company to plan, book, box and send custom date nite boxes. Each box includes tickets/ vouchers for your event/activities/dinner along with directions, itinerary, a virtual date nite concierge and fun goodies to enhance each date. Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pornography is becoming the drug of choice for many individuals. It's easy to conceal, doesn't cost as much as alcohol or drugs, but gives them the same euphoric high that they enjoy. Unfortunately, pornography in marriage is destroying the sexual intimacy that you desire. The sex is not what it used to be, your spouse has become withdrawn, or you may not be getting straight answers from your spouse. These are just a few indications that pornography has permeated your life or of someone you love. It's time to realize that the pornography "problem" is a pornography addiction that needs to be addressed NOW! In this week’s show Tony & Alisa talk about when you or someone you love says that they have a “problem” with pornography when in reality it’s a pornography addiction. The Bondage Breaker The Porn Antidote: God's Secret Weapon for Crushing Porn's Grip, and Creating the Life and Marriage You Dream Of Project Know: Understanding Porn Addiction EPISODE SPONSOR Date Nite Box is the FIRST and ONLY company to plan, book, box and send custom date nite boxes. Each box includes tickets/ vouchers for your event/activities/dinner along with directions, itinerary, a virtual date nite concierge and fun goodies to enhance each date. Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Common courtesy is something that you know you should extend to your spouse and yet it's not happening. It may be because you allow your spouse's actions to dictate if you will be courteous or not. The thing is that true common courtesy should not be a reaction but instead a heart attitude. This means that you say "please" and "thank you", you call to let your spouse know that you are running late, and even ask what can you can do for your spouse. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about the impact you can have on your marriage when you use common courtesy with your spouse. EPISODE SPONSOR Date Nite Box is the FIRST and ONLY company to plan, book, box and send custom date nite boxes. Each box includes tickets/ vouchers for your event/activities/dinner along with directions, itinerary, a virtual date nite concierge and fun goodies to enhance each date. Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your job as a parent is to have your children for a season in your house. While they are there you must equip them with the tools that they need to leave your house and live on their own. Being your child's savior, rescuing them and providing for all of their needs and wants impacts three generations. These three generations could be impacted for the positive or for the negative. You get to decide. In this week’s show Tony & Alisa talk about the impact of continuously putting your kids ahead of your spouse. EPISODE SPONSOR    Date Nite Box is the FIRST and ONLY company to plan, book, box and send custom date nite boxes. Each box includes tickets/ vouchers for your event/activities/dinner along with directions, itinerary, a virtual date nite concierge and fun goodies to enhance each date. Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fear or worry can stop you in your tracks when it comes to moving forward in your marriage. Events in the past, words spoken or unspoken, or what may happen leave you feeling helpless. Fortunately for you love is great than fear. The love you have for your spouse can overcome the fear that is holding you back. It's time to push past the fear. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about the impact fear has on your marriage and your intimacy. EPISODE SPONSOR Melt: Massage for Couples will teach you how to massage your spouse and vise versa in the comfort of your own home. Since 2006 Denis & Emma have been teaching couples the best massage techniques for each other, Melt will show you how to do just this as you treat your spouse to a romantic massage. Join thousands of other couples who are learning to make each other Melt through massage. He Zigs, She Zags: Get Your Communication on the Same Path Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You and/or your spouse may struggle with how to be vocal and speak up during sex. There isn't a one-size fits all, but there are a few different ways that you can speak up. Vocalization during sex is one way to encourage your spouse during sex. Both of you share in the enjoyment and excitement. Incorporate any of these and you will transform your sex life as it brings another form of communication to your marriage. In this week's show Tony and Alisa talk about the different ways you can speak up and vocalize your satisfaction to your spouse during sex. EPISODE SPONSOR      Melt: Massage for Couples will teach you how to massage your spouse and vise versa  in the comfort of your own home. Since 2006 Denis & Emma have been teaching couples the best massage techniques for each other,  Melt will show you how to do just this as you treat your spouse to a romantic massage. Join thousands of other couples who are learning to make each other Melt through massage. He Zigs, She Zags: Get Your Communication on the Same Path Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will come a time when you will come to a point in your life when you feel depleted, whether it is because of circumstances at home, at work, with family or health. At some point you are going to run out of steam and hit the wall. Your marriage is great when all is running smooth and yet it is what you do in those times when you bonk. You will either push through and let your ego take over, you may freeze up to ask your spouse for help, or when help is offered you'll accept it so you can heal. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about what happens when you are doing great in your marriage and then it happens…you bonk. You are complete depleted of all energy to move forward in your marriage. EPISODE SPONSOR      Melt: Massage for Couples will teach you how to massage your spouse and vise versa  in the comfort of your own home. Since 2006 Denis & Emma have been teaching couples the best massage techniques for each other,  Melt will show you how to do just this as you treat your spouse to a romantic massage. Join thousands of other couples who are learning to make each other Melt through massage. Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When your spouse gives you advice that is unsolicited you may become defensive toward them. It's times like these that you need to check yourself and understand where they are coming from. Advice that is given in love without complaining or grumbling could very well be one of the most important things you can do. When you do this you show your spouse that you value them for seeing something you may not have seen. In this week's show Tony & Alisa talk about listening and taking advice given in love from your spouse. EPISODE SPONSOR      Melt: Massage for Couples will teach you how to massage your spouse and vise versa  in the comfort of your own home. Since 2006 Denis & Emma have been teaching couples the best massage techniques for each other,  Melt will show you how to do just this as you treat your spouse to a romantic massage. Join thousands of other couples who are learning to make each other Melt through massage. Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices