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How do we build emotionally strong marriages where our marriage doesn’t break under stresses and struggles? And just how can we use respect as a great tool to build this strength into our marriage? In the first episode of Emotionally Strong Marriages – Making Space for Respect, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Jay and Lyn as they share from their own experience of how mutual respect help them build emotional strength into their marriage. --“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.

Does your actions and expectations require your spouse to be a mind reader? Join us as we go deeper into healthy communication within marriage with this episode’s topic of “I Don’t Need To Ask”. Is it still romantic if you have to specify the gift you want? Why is assumption bad for your marriage? Join us as our host Gary interviews husband and wife, Sherman and Evangeline who share how they overcome differences from different upbringing and personalities to build a strong and safe marriage.--Partner Us and Give to Restore Marriages Every day, couples experience crisis and suffering in their marriage from accumulated years of unresolved conflict and emotional disconnection. “We grew apart and lacked intimacy. We could no longer have a conversation without arguments. I felt betrayed and really wanted to end the marriage. In seeking help, our counsellor was immensely professional and experienced, making us feel comfortable quickly. While men struggle to open up or even agree to counselling, she assessed my hubby and knew how to talk to him. We are thankful we sought help! My hubby and I are now strong advocates for counselling. When we're sick, we visit a doctor for treatment. Likewise, if our marriage is ill, we seek treatment through counselling too.”  -- Jenny*  *Name of counselling client has been changed to protect our client's privacy.  At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult relationship can turn the corner. Our rebranded Connect2 initiative features timely and relevant content to provide encouragement for married couples to nurture their relationship. Will you join us to provide help and bring hope to broken marriages today? Your partnership will enable us to restore marriages through our marital counselling, workshops and campaigns, and nurture thriving families for the next generation. If you would like to give, head to www.family.org.sg/GiveNow. --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. 

Does compatibility automatically mean no conflict? Tune in to part 1 of our marriage myths buster. While compatibility is often a key reason why couples even get together, conflict remains a challenge that every couple have to face. Join our host Gary Koh, who is a family life trainer and marriage counsellor, as he interviews our guests Sherman and Evangeline who weigh in on compatibility and share their own stories on how they communicate despite conflict. Get equipped for your own marriage today.--Partner Us and Give to Restore MarriagesEvery day, couples experience crisis and suffering in their marriage from accumulated years of unresolved conflict and emotional disconnection.“We grew apart and lacked intimacy. We could no longer have a conversation without arguments. I felt betrayed and really wanted to end the marriage. In seeking help, our counsellor was immensely professional and experienced, making us feel comfortable quickly. While men struggle to open up or even agree to counselling, she assessed my hubby and knew how to talk to him.We are thankful we sought help! My hubby and I are now strong advocates for counselling. When we're sick, we visit a doctor for treatment.Likewise, if our marriage is ill, we seek treatment through counselling too.”-- Jenny**Name of counselling client has been changed to protect our client's privacy.At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult relationship can turn the corner.Our rebranded Connect2 initiative features timely and relevant content to provide encouragement for married couples to nurture their relationship. Will you join us to provide help and bring hope to broken marriages today?Your partnership will enable us to restore marriages through our marital counselling, workshops and campaigns, and nurture thriving families for the next generation.Give now go to www.family.org.sg/GiveNow--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. 

Communication is such a make-or-break skill in every relationship. It’s also a key skill in helping all of deal with differences. With conflict in marriages, how do you communicate your feelings without antagonising your partner? Hear from Nelson and Gina who have been married for 13-and-a-half years and hear some great insights and tips on how they handle conflict in their marriage. --Every day, couples experience crisis and suffering in their marriage from accumulated years of unresolved conflict and emotional disconnection.“We grew apart and lacked intimacy. We could no longer have a conversation without arguments. I felt betrayed and really wanted to end the marriage. In seeking help, our counsellor was immensely professional and experienced, making us feel comfortable quickly. While men struggle to open up or even agree to counselling, she assessed my hubby and knew how to talk to him. We are thankful we sought help! My hubby and I are now strong advocates for counselling. When we're sick, we visit a doctor for treatment. Likewise, if our marriage is ill, we seek treatment through counselling too.”At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult relationship can turn the corner. Our rebranded Connect2 initiative features timely and relevant content to provide encouragement for married couples to nurture their relationship.Will you join us to provide help and bring hope to broken marriages today?Your partnership will enable us to restore marriages through our marital counselling, workshops and campaigns, and nurture thriving families for the next generation.Give now go to www.family.org.sg/GiveNow--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. 

Have you been at your wit’s end lately when it comes to relating to your spouse? Sometimes, it can truly feel like our spouse is so different from us, in the way we think, communicate or feel. In this episode, we continue our series on Communication and Conflict and address: Why does my spouse think so differently? Hear from married couple Nelson and Gina on how they bridge the communication gap and make their differences work for their marriage, and not against it.--Every day, couples experience crisis and suffering in their marriage from accumulated years of unresolved conflict and emotional disconnection.“We grew apart and lacked intimacy. We could no longer have a conversation without arguments. I felt betrayed and really wanted to end the marriage. In seeking help, our counsellor was immensely professional and experienced, making us feel comfortable quickly. While men struggle to open up or even agree to counselling, she assessed my hubby and knew how to talk to him.We are thankful we sought help! My hubby and I are now strong advocates for counselling. When we're sick, we visit a doctor for treatment. Likewise, if our marriage is ill, we seek treatment through counselling too.”At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult relationship can turn the corner. Our rebranded Connect2 initiative features timely and relevant content to provide encouragement for married couples to nurture their relationship.Will you join us to provide help and bring hope to broken marriages today?Your partnership will enable us to restore marriages through our marital counselling, workshops and campaigns, and nurture thriving families for the next generation.If you would like to give, head to www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.--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 

How do we handle weaknesses in our lives and in our marriage? And is it possible to convert these weaknesses to strengths instead? Frankie and Tina, parents to 3 boys and married for over 20 years, share with us their insights and tips on how it is possible to do so. Tune in to this podcast on How the Growth Mindset Works in Marriage through Communication and Conflict series.--You can help to sow good seeds into marriages by sharing about the upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation group workshop with your friends and relatives. Couples can enjoy journeying closely with husband-and-wife team and long-time marriage trainers, Jason and Shelen Ang, across 3 sessions.                                                                                                At this workshop, couples who are still dating or engaged, or even newlyweds can learn to: Understand what love, marriage and your vows symbolize Identify each other's differences and love languages 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-lifeBuild a strong foundation for marriage at Connect2 Marriage Preparation Group WorkshopThursdays, 10 & 17 November 2022 | Online SessionsSaturday, 26 November 2022 | Onsite Session Find out more at 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.

Does 1+1=2 or when it’s with your marriage, can 1+1=3 instead? Strengths multiply when they come together. Tune in with us and hear Frankie and Tina, parents of 3 boys and married for over 20 years, share on how they avoid delegating according to strengths and weaknesses but instead choose to always come together as one team so their strengths are called out and multiplied. --You can help to sow good seeds into marriages by sharing about the upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation group workshop with your friends and relatives. Couples can enjoy journeying closely with husband-and-wife team and long-time marriage trainers, Jason and Shelen Ang, across 3 sessions.                                                                                                At this workshop, couples who are still dating or engaged, or even newlyweds can learn to: Understand what love, marriage and your vows symbolize Identify each other's differences and love languages 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-lifeBuild a strong foundation for marriage at Connect2 Marriage Preparation Group WorkshopThursdays, 10 & 17 November 2022 | Online SessionsSaturday, 26 November 2022 | Onsite Session Find out more at 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 makes up the bulk of your communication with your spouse? Is it mostly talk shop about kids and household, functional conversations but not deep, heart-to-heart communication? And do you actually even talk about sex and attraction? Without a commitment to open and direct talk about sex, it’s impossible to be vulnerable about the challenges you have with sex. Tune in to the last episode of Intimacy Matters as we talk about what’s Private and Confidential with your host Joanna and Gary.---You Can Impact MarriagesEncourage 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 group marriage preparation programme!Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers couples can learn to:• Engage in effective communication• Have healthy conflicts and family finances• Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance• Manage expectations from spouse, children and in-laws Connect2 Group Marriage Preparation Workshops Couples can look forward to two weekday hybrid sessions and one in-person session on a Saturday.Thursday, 10 and 17 and Saturday, 26 November 2022Find out more at 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.

Is sex just for those early years of passion? After the honeymoon period, after kids and as life gets busy with work and myriad demands, is it possible for married couples to still enjoy great sex lives? And if so, just how? Join our host Joanna and her husband Gary as they navigate the topic of Sex Through The Seasons. This is part four of our Intimacy Matters series where we ask the questions you want answers to on sex within marriage. ---You Can Impact MarriagesEncourage 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 group marriage preparation programme!Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers couples can learn to:• Engage in effective communication• Have healthy conflicts and family finances• Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance• Manage expectations from spouse, children and in-laws Connect2 Group Marriage Preparation Workshops Couples can look forward to two weekday hybrid sessions and one in-person session on a Saturday.Thursday, 10 and 17 and Saturday, 26 November 2022Find out more at 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 Sex-citing Love? And how is it that research shows the best sex happens within marriage and after about 15 years of committed relationship? We continue to dive deep into Intimacy Matters with our third episode focusing on Sex-citing Love. Tune in to hear our hosts Gary and Joanna share science and tips that help husbands and wives keep their sex life active and satisfying. A lifetime of love and romance takes intentional effort. Why not put aside some time and listen to this podcast to kickstart that journey of inserting excitement back into your marital life!---A strong family thrives on a healthy marriage. With kids in tow, carving out time to connect with your spouse may be a challenge, and it might have been a while since both of you did something novel together as a couple.This August, have the Best Date Ever with your spouse over our Takeaway Tea Experience!Rekindle the romance over a Japanese-inspired afternoon tea set paired with the Best Date Ever kit. Containing couple activities and opportunities to build deeper connections, this intricately planned Takeaway Tea Experience provides you and your spouse the essentials to create a meaningful time together – whether it is enjoyed in the afternoon or at night after the kids head to bed.Renew the intimacy in your marriage at the Best Date Ever! Sign up 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.