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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. 

Dealing with infertility and unmet desires can take a toll on one’s mental health and marriage. What can we do to emerge from despair and hopelessness? What can help us gain strength for such a difficult and trying season in our marriage?Join Gary, our host and married couple Mark and Sue Lim as they share what helped them cope with the uncertainties of life and infertility , and what kept their marriage strong through the ups and downs of the journey.--Yearn to rediscover the deep connection and reignite the flame in your marriage?At Best Date Ever, reconnect with your spouse over a romantic dinner and fun activities. Look forward to an intimate and engaging experience that you can enjoy together.Dating and pursuing your spouse nurtures and strengthens your relationship for the long haul. Register now at www.family.org.sg/BestDateEver!--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. 

Trying to conceive can be a very stressful process. Dealing with infertility, the uncertainties surrounding IVF and all of the emotions – how can we manage all of these challenges and yet grow stronger in our relationship with our spouse?Our host Gary Koh chats with Mark and Sue Lim from The Social Quotient to get a glimpse into their experience struggling through infertility, IVF and adoption.--Yearn to rediscover the deep connection and reignite the flame in your marriage?At Best Date Ever, reconnect with your spouse over a romantic dinner and fun activities. Look forward to an intimate and engaging experience that you can enjoy together.Dating and pursuing your spouse nurtures and strengthens your relationship for the long haul. Register now at www.family.org.sg/BestDateEver!--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 does fighting well look like in a marriage? As young couples, many of us don't know how to assert our needs and wants well. How can we communicate our needs to the other so that our needs are met?In this episode, join our host Delia Ng and marriage trainers Raymond and Jenny as they share about the five aspects of assertive communication, and provide tips on how to nail active listening so we can better empathise with our spouse.--Know of a friend or couple who are newly married or getting married this year? Do invite them to check out our Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop.Couples will 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. 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. 

Are all conflicts detrimental to marriage? "I think what we try to do is not to avoid conflicts, but to address the issues and to be able to express our needs to one another in a productive and positive way.”In this first episode of Art of Disagreements, join our host Delia Ng and marriage trainers Raymond and Jenny as we explore how to use conflict as a pathway towards greater intimacy in our marriage!--Know of a friend or couple who are newly married or getting married this year? Do invite them to check out our Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop.Couples will 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. 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. 

In this second part of How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff in Marriage, join our host, Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Wen-Wei and Bee Lan as they share about the importance of the ‘little good things’, such as instilling fun and silliness in your marriage. Get inspired to believe in the best of your spouse. As Wen-Wei puts it, “She reminds me to be that better person that I aspire to be… it's very empowering when somebody believes in you almost more than you believe in yourself.”--Know of a friend or couple who are newly married or getting married this year? Do invite them to check out our upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop in July 2023.Husband-and-wife trainers Jason & Shelen 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 (online), 13 & 20 July and Saturday (onsite), 22 July 2023Find 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.