Navigating 19 years of marriage with intentionality

Scared Confident

How can the art of intentional living transform your marriage and personal growth?

In a heartfelt conversation on Scared Confident, Tiffany and her husband, J.R., dive deep into the nuances of nurturing a long-term marriage amidst the whirlwinds of a fast-paced life. With nineteen years of partnership under their belt, they unpack their annual marriage checkup – a ritual rooted in honest reflection and mutual understanding.

This episode peels back the layers of their relationship, examining how they've sustained their connection and navigated the ebb and flow of life's demands together.

Resources:

• Link to download: Marriage Checkin
• Link to last year’s podcast: Things we’re still learning after 18 years of marriage
• Link to Implied Expectations vs Explicit Agreements video: YouTube

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[09:30] Where is our marriage right now?

[08:28] New experiences create Mack truck moments

[14:56] Support, intentional effort, and sacrifices

[16:49] Understanding, communication, and consistency is key for relationships

[19:17] How to balance work and family during busy times

[22:42] Jealousy can lead to faster problem-solving

[28:03] Turning implied expectations into explicit agreements is key

[36:37] Choose your perspective, and be mindful of its impact

[38:41] Closing