Parenting Workshop Link (This Thursday night, the 29th, at 8 pm CST)https://calendly.com/longhaulmarriage/new-meetingJohn Gottman, 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work (referenced this when discussing the "4 Horseman of the Apocalypse - Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt)In this episode, Jamie and Brian discuss the "Inverted Bell Curve" of Marital Satisfaction...first, how normal it is to fall into this pattern, (hence the curve), and secondly, how important it is to work through these frustrating seasons/years, so that you can experience the high level of satisfaction reported by couples who make it through these challenging years.  They emphasize that love is a choice, that it is fluid as far as passion and intimacy, and that it is the commitment that will hold it all together.  They discuss the importance of evaluating where you are, being honest with yourself, and sharing it with your spouse - often!  We pray that you will all be encouraged, and re-up on your commitment to be in it for the long haul!We would love to hear from you - drop us a comment, or email us, and remember to share this podcast. A huge thank you to our supporters!  As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of our listeners, so if you have been positively impacted by this podcast or our ministry, would you consider supporting Long Haul Marriage with a tax deductible donation? To give, just visit ⁠longhaulmarriage.org⁠, and hit the donate button in the top right corner.  Thank you so much for considering, and make sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast with all your friends.For more info, follow Brian and Jamie Hackney at www.longhaulmarriage.org.  Make sure to subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter.To schedule a coaching session with Brian and Jamie: https://calendly.com/longhaulmarriage.  To book LHM for a workshop or retreat, email [email protected], or [email protected] LHM on IG, FB, and TikTok.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/into-the-red License code: JS35QUTOPG2FFVDR

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