Pornography: The Breakdown in Human Love – YMMP040

Pornography is contributing to a breakdown in love and marriage.  People who regularly view pornography have a 300% increase in having an affair or hookup outside marriage. It is negatively influencing the way humans perceive and relate to each other. Pornography isn’t just an art form or harmless individual freedom, it’s the portrayal of explicit sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual excitement and erotic satisfaction, minus love or mature relationships. Porn is disrespectful of women.  It brings with it tremendous consequences that shouldn’t be overlooked. We’ll talk about those devastating consequences on today’s episode, episode 4 of the 6-Part Series “Emotional Fidelity.”

 

How to Guard Against Emotional Infidelity – YMMP039

Emotional Infidelity is a silent killer. How can you guard against Emotional Infidelity? There are at least 8 ways. Can you name some? Here are 2: (1) Commit to love as a decision, not a feeling. (2) Don’t put energy into the past.

You must continuously tend to the garden of your relationship lest it become overwrought with weeds. There are many ways in which to ensure the emotional health of your marriage. Find out on today’s episode.

This is episode 3 of 6 in the Emotional Fidelity Series. Subscribe to Your Marriage Matters Podcast on your favorite platform.

Emotional Health and Marriage -YMMP038

Secrets to mastering emotional well-being.

Emotional health in marriage means developing a high degree of self-awareness. It means seeking a balance or control when emotions are strong. Emotional health means taking responsibility and not blaming or burdening others. What else can we do to increase emotional health in marriage?  Today is Part 2 of a 6-Part Series.

Meeting Emotional Needs in Marriage – YMMP037

What are the most common emotional needs we all have and how do we go about fulfilling those needs? Find out the 10 secrets to a great relationship and see how you measure up.

Radical Honesty – YMMP036

More marriages are ruined by dishonesty than honesty. What is the policy of “Radical Honesty?” According to Dr. Willard Harley, “Reveal to your spouse as much information about yourself as you know: your thoughts, feelings, habits, likes, dislikes, personal history, daily activities, and plans for the future.” Today’s episode will make you think twice if you conceal things from your spouse. Do you want an authentic relationship where your spouse understands you or are you building a “false harmony” partnership?

This episode poses over a dozen of important questions. For a full list, sign up for the YMM Movement by visiting marriagecoachlynn.com

Honesty – YMMP035

EVERYONE LIES! Today’s podcast reveals why we lie and examines the detrimental effects of dishonesty. If you’re not honest with yourself or your partner, you’re shortchanging yourself. Discover why you’re at risk if you have too many little lies circulating and what you can do to get back on track.

 

Honoring Your Spouse – YMMP034

DO YOU HONOR YOUR SPOUSE? Do you place your spouse on a pedestal? Listen to today’s episode and discover why listening, patience and trust are part of honor. We’ll talk about everything from creating a safe environment so that honor can flourish. We’ll talk about fidelity, openness and how to create more honor in your marriage. In four words: Be consistent, not conditional.

 

Friendship – YMMP033

Today we will discuss friendship in marriage. Aristotle says there are 3 reasons for friendship: pleasure, utility and perfected friendship. Find out why you probably don’t have a perfected friendship on your wedding day and how to attain it through the years. Partners who are good friends with each other are likely to have long-lasting marriages that thrive.

Forgiveness – YMMP032

 THE BIG 4: Perfect these and your marriage will be highly satisfying. The Big 4 are forgiveness, friendship, honor and honesty. We’ll start the series with FORGIVENESS. Why is forgiveness important?  What does it require? What blocks us from forgiving? What happens if we refuse to forgive? Listen to today’s episode and discover why forgiveness is important for marriage – and not just forgiving the big things. Make forgiveness an ongoing process in your marriage. Continue to forgive yourself and your partner and watch your relationship thrive.