What’s the best marriage advice you’ve ever received? In this episode, Rob Philo and Marlee Arnold sit down to reflect on the wisdom, lessons, and practical tips they've learned during their time with WinShape Marriage. From profound spiritual insights to helpful daily reminders, they unpack the life-changing advice that has helped them navigate marriage in the early years.

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Time Stamps:

(3:49) “Women like to process life together and men like to do life together.”

(8:30) Luke 2:52—Jesus grew in wisdom and stature

(12:31) It’s OK to just sit and be together with your spouse

(17:00) “Is it your spouse or the season?”

(20:55) When you “do” something with your spouse, how do each of you experience it differently?

(26:20) What is actually happening when you experience conflict

(31:09) “I already know what you’re going to say...because I am you.”

(36:51) “Do you want to be right or in relationship?”

(38:31) “Am I listening to understand or to respond?”

(40:40) It is vital to continue celebrating and playing together throughout your marriage

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Links:

Luke 2:52 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A52&version=NIV

The Magic Ratio: The Key to Relationship Satisfaction https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-ratio-the-key-to-relationship-satisfaction/

Can You Read Your Spouse’s Mind? https://www.instagram.com/p/CfcYZW8lZxa/?img_index=1

WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/

WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/

100 Date Ideas for Couples https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/100-date-ideas-for-couples/

Pastor & Ministry Leader Retreats https://marriage.winshape.org/ministry-retreats/

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Relevant Episodes:

Intimacy Is More Than Just Sex | Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Ky8vS5aWo&t=1544s

What Research Suggests About Husbands and Wives | Shaunti Feldhahn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFbdfLEuFew&t=1770s

Understanding the Honeymoon Phase and the Seven-Year Itch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAXg5K_cIEE

How To Have Better Arguments With Your Spouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdfGBQ-yU7s&t=338s

Making Your Marriage Fun Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZQkSDz3UA&t=883s