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When petty annoyances occur in our marriage, how do we know when to let go and overlook these, and when something needs to be said or done? In this first 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 explore what makes up the small stuff, and how to manage them when they arise.--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. 

In this second episode of Art of Marriage - On Finance, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Bernard and Claire Ng, to discover more about how sharing responsibility is important when it comes to managing finances in a marriage.In successful marriages, couples learn to play as a team, even when it comes to the tricky issues surrounding finance. As Bernard shares, “When we were preparing to get married, our premarital counselor suggested to us to have one (bank) account and that's one good advice that we took from him. Because if you have different accounts, then you may become nit-picking and calculative.”--Building a strong foundation is essential to having a marriage that thrives and lasts for a lifetime. If you have friends or family members getting married soon, would you share with them about the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop? 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. 

What does healthy management of finances look like in a marriage? And how do we make the best financial decisions as one?In the first episode of Art of Marriage - On Finance, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Bernard and Claire Ng as they share their journey of managing financial decisions together in their marriage.--Building a strong foundation is essential to having a marriage that thrives and lasts for a lifetime. If you have friends or family members getting married soon, would you share with them about the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop? 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.

“Forgiveness is not a feeling; it’s an action – it's a choice.” In episode two of the Art of Marriage – On Building Trust, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and seasoned marriage trainers Nam Seng and Siok Mian as they share stories on navigating the process of forgiveness, a critical element in the journey of re-building trust in marriage.  --You can help to sow good seeds into marriages by sharing about the upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop with your friends and relatives. Couples can enjoy journeying closely with husband-and-wife team Frankie and Tina, across 3 sessions.  At this workshop, couples who are still dating or engaged, or even newlyweds can learn to:   Understand what love, marriage and their vows symbolise   Identify each other's differences and love languages — how to engage in effective communication   Manage healthy conflict and have a good grasp on their family finances   Understand sexual intimacy, the importance of romance and family planning   Learn how to manage expectations from their spouse, children, in-laws while balancing work-life  They 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), 4 & 11 May and Saturday (onsite), 20 May 2023. 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. 

“Trust is so fundamental in a marriage. But we don't realise how precious it is until you lose it.” In the first episode of the Art of Marriage – On Building Trust, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and seasoned marriage trainers Nam Seng and Siok Mian as they share stories on how to establish trust, a critical element in all great marriages.   --You can help to sow good seeds into marriages by sharing about the upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop with your friends and relatives. Couples can enjoy journeying closely with husband-and-wife team Frankie and Tina, across 3 sessions.  At this workshop, couples who are still dating or engaged, or even newlyweds can learn to:   Understand what love, marriage and their vows symbolise   Identify each other's differences and love languages — how to engage in effective communication   Manage healthy conflict and have a good grasp on their family finances   Understand sexual intimacy, the importance of romance and family planning   Learn how to manage expectations from their spouse, children, in-laws while balancing work-life  They 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), 4 & 11 May and Saturday (onsite), 20 May 2023. 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 episode of the Art of Marriage – On Listening, Gary is joined by our guest speakers Gaius and Herng Wei, to explore more about what effective listening in marriage looks like. We often think that our spouse should know what we mean and want, but that is a myth. It often takes hard work and intentionality to express how we feel and think even to our closest and dearest. Tune in to this second episode to pick up more tips and tools on how to be a great listener and communicator in your marriage.--Encourage others to build a strong foundation for their marriages. If you have friends or family members who are getting married, share with them about the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop.Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers Frankie & Tina, couples will learn to:Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict  Plan and manage family financesUnderstand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance  Manage expectations and plan for the futureCouples 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 weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday.Thursdays, 4 & 11 May and Saturday, 20 May. 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. 

Why is listening so crucial in a marriage? And why is it we struggle so much to listen with our heart? Join our host Gary Koh as he explores what goes into developing this critical skill in marriage, with our guests Gaius and Herng Wei. --You can encourage family members or friends who are getting married to build a strong foundation for their marriage by sharing the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop with them.Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers Nam Seng & Sok Mian, and Frankie & Tina, couples will learn to:  Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict  Plan and manage family financesUnderstand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance  Manage expectations and plan for the futureCouples will also 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 weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday.   Wednesdays, 22 & 29 March and Saturday, 1 April.  Thursdays, 4 & 11 May and Saturday, 20 May. 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 exploring the attitude of humility, seasoned marriage trainers Mark and Aye Lan share with us practical tips on how to build this attitude of humility, and how to leverage it to cultivate a marriage that lasts. From playing as a team to becoming more aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and even remembering how things were like during those early courtship days, learn how this power couple utilised such simple, day-to-day habits to grow from strength to strength.--As we begin the new year, some of us are stepping into new seasons in life. Couples who are newly married or thinking of getting married can learn handles to walk into the next chapter of their lives with the Connect2 Marriage Preparation workshop.  In this Connect2 workshop participants can learn to:  Understand what love, marriage and your vows symbolise  Identify each other's differences and love languages — how to engage in effective communication  Manage healthy conflict and have a good grasp on your family finances               Understand sexual intimacy, the importance of romance and family planning  Start a new chapter well with Connect2 Marriage Preparation workshop . Couples can look forward to two weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday.  Wednesdays, 22 & 29 March and Saturday, 1 April. Thursdays, 4 & 11 May and Saturday, 20 May.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 we’ve discovered in marriage is that humility is about honouring each other.”  In the first episode of the Art of Marriage – Exploring Humility, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and marriage trainers Mark and Aye Lan as they share stories of how they each grew in their understanding of humility and gradually learnt to exercise it in their marriage.  --As we begin the new year, some of us are stepping into new seasons in life. Couples who are newly married or thinking of getting married can learn handles to walk into the next chapter of their lives with the Connect2 Marriage Preparation workshop.  In this Connect2 workshop participants can learn to:  Understand what love, marriage and your vows symbolise  Identify each other's differences and love languages — how to engage in effective communication  Manage healthy conflict and have a good grasp on your family finances               Understand sexual intimacy, the importance of romance and family planning  Start a new chapter well with Connect2 Marriage Preparation workshop . Couples can look forward to two weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday.  Wednesdays, 22 & 29 March and Saturday, 1 April. Thursdays, 4 & 11 May and Saturday, 20 May.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.

Respect is all about the attitude of the heart, which then overflows into your speech and actions.In this episode, we continue our series on Emotionally Strong Marriages and the key ingredient of respect. Join us as Jay and Lyn shed light on this trait that has been and continues to be the building block of many successful and happy marriages.--“Prior to attending Connect2 Marriage Preparation, one of the concerns we had related to our communication styles, personal differences, and ability to resolve conflict. Through the workshop, we learnt helpful principles and tips. We were equipped to tread through disagreements more carefully and have healthy conversations. The facilitators also shared about their personal, relatable experiences and helped us to better understand how to apply the handles.” – Clement and Chavonne, Connect2 participants As we begin the new year, some are stepping into a new season in life. Engaged couples and newlyweds can get equipped with handles to walk the next chapter of their lives well through the Connect2 Marriage Preparation workshop!In this Connect2 workshop, participants can learn to: Identify each other's differences and love languages — how to engage in effective communication Manage healthy conflict and have a good grasp on their family finances Understand sexual intimacy, the importance of romance and family planning Start a new chapter well with Connect2 Marriage Preparation workshop. Couples can look forward to two weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday.Wednesdays, 22 & 29 March and Saturday, 1 April. Click here to register for March.Thursdays, 4 & 11 May and Saturday, 20 May. Click here to register for May.--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.