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“Loving someone takes two parts. One part is commitment, the other part is the emotions.”But what happens when the emotions start to fluctuate, or when you find yourselves drifting apart. Tune in to this second episode of The Runaway Groom to find out how our guests, Andrew and Evon Chu, deal with this conundrum.--Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey.  -- Know of couples who are newly married or getting married this new year?Do invite them to check out our upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop in April 2024.   Husband-and-wife trainers Frankie & Tina will help couples learn to: Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict Plan and manage family finances well Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance Manage expectations and plan for the future (children, in-laws, work-life) Couples will benefit from the interactive style of learning, practical tips offered, and deep discussions about topics that are not usually raised in conversations before marriage! Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop Couples can look forward to two weekdays online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday. Thursdays, 11 and 18 April 2024 (online) & Saturday, 27 April 2024 (onsite)  Find out more: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

What is the impact on a person having grown up in a broken family? While different individuals may respond differently, there could be some emotional wounds left behind. Tune in to hear from Andrew and Evon, as our host Joanna Koh-Hoe finds out how one near-runaway groom turned his story around. --Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey.  -- Know of couples who are newly married or getting married this new year? Do invite them to check out our upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop in April 2024.   Husband-and-wife trainers Frankie & Tina will help couples learn to: Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict Plan and manage family finances well Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance Manage expectations and plan for the future (children, in-laws, work-life) Couples will benefit from the interactive style of learning, practical tips offered, and deep discussions about topics that are not usually raised in conversations before marriage! Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop Couples can look forward to two weekdays online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday.  Thursdays, 11 and 18 April 2024 (online)  &   Saturday, 27 April 2024 (onsite)  Find out more: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep   --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on  Apple Podcast or Podchaser.  It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“We need to cherish each other, and we need to have mutual understanding to build one another up so that we can be lovers for life.” Did you know that authentic sexual intimacy can build up a strong foundation in your marriage? Gain invaluable tips on growing your sexual intimacy as a couple as our host Gary Koh chats with Steven and Michelle Chan. --Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey.  Should you be in need of help or support; our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling. --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

“There are five areas of intimacy, and these five areas create opportunity for a couple to develop deep trust, connection and understanding between them.” Tune in to this latest episode on making intimacy a priority in marriage, as our host Gary Koh chats with Steven and Michelle who have been married for 41 years and are still going strong. --Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey.  Should you be in need of help or support; our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling. --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“Boundaries are like the rules of a sports game. If we all have clear expectations on how to play the game, then the game becomes a lot more enjoyable.” Tune in to our host Joanna Koh-Hoe as she chats with young couple Hong Xin and Noelle on how they align their expectations and establish healthy boundaries in their marriage.   --Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. Should you be in need of help or support; our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

Boundaries are like invisible but protective lines we draw around ourselves and others. Clear boundaries mean that tension and conflicts are reduced because we know what we've agreed upon.    Tune in to our host Joanna Koh-Hoe as she chats with married couples Hong Xin and Noelle on how intentional boundaries work to safeguard their marriage.  --Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“I think communication is key. You just need to talk it out and find some middle ground.”Learning how to be aware of our own emotions, and to communicate well, can be tough especially in the heat of the moment.Join our host Delia Ng and our guests Evans and Estelle as they share about how they process their emotions and focus on working things out as a team.--“Receiving counselling has helped me moderate my emotions so that I don’t act rashly or become overwhelmed by waves of negative emotions.” ~ Claire (Name has been edited to protect the client’s privacy) Should you be in need of help or support; our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.__If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

"Moments like that reveal there are deeper roots that you need to deal with. And once you deal with those undealt issues in your life, you realise that they stop being a trigger.” Have you ever wondered what might be triggering your spouse’s over-reaction to what seems like a small thing?  Join our host Delia Ng as she discovers more about overreactions with married couple Evans and Estelle.--“Receiving counselling has helped me moderate my emotions so that I don’t act rashly or become overwhelmed by waves of negative emotions.” ~ Claire (Name has been edited to protect the client’s privacy) Should you be in need of help or support; our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“You’re never too old to be mentored. And you're never too young to be mentored…We all have stories we can share to lift one another.”  In this episode, we speak with seasoned marriage mentors, Gregory and Patricia, to find out how they got started in mentoring and some of the beauty and benefits it brings. Ever thought about finding a marriage mentor? This episode is for you.  --Resolve recurring conflicts, persistent relational disconnection and more together with our counsellors. Get help to heal, reconnect, improve and enjoy your relationship with your spouse again. Visit www.family.org.sg/counselling to find out more. --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“It may surprise you, but even in our courtship we didn't hold hands.” In this episode, we chat with Gregory and Patricia who were quite happy in their singlehood, but along the way their friendship blossomed, and they tied the knot in their 40s.   Join us as we find out what helped them navigate the unique challenges and joy that marrying late brings. --Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.