What is Biblical Love and Respect in Marriage?

In this episode my Fiance and I are sharing first hand what we've learned in pre- marital counseling that helped us better show up for the other person the way God intends. We are breaking down the incredible book called "Love and Respect" by Doctor Eggerichs and discussing various communication styles for relationships called "TIP" and "Listener/Speaker". Both of these communications styles drastically changed our love for one another and made us both feel heard and understood. 

Love alone is not enough to sustain any relationship let alone the Godly covenant of marriage. Like any life transformation and life responsibility, there are practical tools you can learn to help you draw nearer to your spouse.  

In this episode you will hear several acronyms we learned on how men and women both spell love differently. Men value respect and need it to stay in their relationships and most women value and prioritize needing to feel loved above all else. The way women spell love is through the acronym "COUPLE" and the way men spell love is through the acronym "CHAIRS". Once you learn that your partner hears and sees through an entirely different lens then you do; you will learn what they need. 

Not only are the concepts we're sharing biblical, they are also psychological. God tells us in his word that there will be struggle in all marriages; he also says that marriage is the greatest depiction of his love and how Christ loves the Church. We are accountable to upholding this covenant even when its hard. 

We pray that the lessons we learned the hard way, shows listeners they are not alone. You are seen and you can be encouraged that misery in your relationship is not what God intends. Tune in to hear how you can turn around a hopeless situation into the most loving fulfilling relationship that you've ever had!