Dr. John Gottman has spent the last 4 decades studying what makes marriages succeed or fail. Through his research, he discovered 4 specific behaviors that, if left unchecked, will result in the destruction of any marriage. These 4 behaviors are known as The Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse. Today, we're going to share with you what the Four…

The concept of Boundaries is not something we talk about in Sunday School.It's not a merit badge, or a young women's value.But without boundaries, our marriages will not flourish and thrive like we want them to.So, today we're going to give you an introduction into the concept of boundaries. What are they? How do they work? Why are they important? …

Did you know there are actually two types of conflict in marriage?Some conflict, like what to eat for dinner tonight, is resolvable conflict.The rest of our conflicts - 69% to be exact - are unresolvable conflicts, like what to do if you're an early riser, and I'm a night owl. Or if you're fastidious and I'm cluttery.If you try to solve an unsolvab…

How do you create a marriage that can withstand any trial?And let's be honest, we want to do more than merely survive... we want to THRIVE, even amidst the struggles of life.God didn't give us marriage to endure. It's to enjoy. And that's what we'll show you how to do today.بقلم Angilyn Bagley, Nate Bagley

This episode is a recording of a live marriage preparation class Angilyn and I taught as part of our calling with the YSA Ward. This week's lesson was on the purpose of your marriage... ie: why we get married.The answer might not be what you think...بقلم Angilyn Bagley, Nate Bagley

There are tons of really stupid, damaging marriage myths that we get told growing up. If we try to act out on those marriage myths as if they are true, they do SO much harm.Today we're going to talk about some of the more common marriage myths, and how to avoid falling into their trap.بقلم Angilyn Bagley, Nate Bagley

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Join us for another awesome conversation with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife! In this episode we delve into questions about exploring what arouses you, dealing with conflicting desires, and frustrations around female orgasm. We hope you enjoy the conversation!بقلم Mormon Marriages

Kory Fluckiger and Heather McKinnon are work from home, school from home, and birth from home kind of people. Kory is an artist. Heather is an artist, social worker, and stay at home mom. They both volunteer for the American Red Cross High School Leadership Camp and would love to tell you about it!بقلم Mormon Marriages

We need to have more compassion and understanding in our marriages - for ourselves and for our partner.There are a lot of things that enter our relationships from our pasts. We need to realize that it is going to take some time to perfect this dance. Sometimes they’re going to step on your toes, and sometimes you will step on theirs. When we do tha…

QUESTION #1 My wife and I have been married for several years. Arousal used to come easily, but in the past two years, severe depression has taken its toll on my libido. When it's not depression, it's chronic fatigue. Arousal now takes far more effort than it used to. I've found that things like roleplay and reading erotica have helped to overcome …

In this episode of the podcast, Rachel Nielson from the "3 in 30 takeaways for moms" podcast joins us to talk about life's crazy balancing act! From wife, mother, ward calling holder, podcast host and business owner (just to name a few), Rachel has a lot of hats to wear! She knows firsthand the chaos that can come from attempting to juggle all of l…

When we asked Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jonathan Sherman what he would want if he could be granted one professional wish, his answer surprised us at first. "I would want everyone to participate in premarital or early marital counseling." As the conversation went on, it became obvious why! In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan paints…

"Buried in your humanity is a jewel - a gift from God. It is the strongest force in your life. There is no stronger force that you could use for good in your life then this: Your human nature has one single motive - to fight for what it deems as normal. It will fight to a degree that you cannot win. So, what do you do?Simple. Redefine what’s normal…

Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and coach with over 28 years experience specializing in women’s emotional health and relationships. She is the founder and director of Wasatch Family Therapy, an outpatient therapy clinic in Cottonwood Heights and Bountiful, UT, and serves as an assistant professor of…

Known as “Dr. Dave” on campus and across the country, Dave Schramm is an associate professor and family life extension specialist at Utah State University in the department of Human Development and Family Studies. After graduating with his Ph.D. from Auburn University, he worked as a professor at the University of Missouri for nine years. Since arr…

In this episode of the podcast, Nate and Ang give an update on all things baby! They talk about the ups and the downs of first trimester, what they've learned individually and as a couple, and what they wish they would have known beforehand. Enjoy!بقلم Mormon Marriages

Kattie & Allan Mount are the co‑hosts of Marriage on a Tightrope, a podcast dedicated to navigating a mixed‑faith marriage. Kattie and Allan met in the MTC and both served missions in Barcelona Spain. They were married shortly after Allan returned. In 2017, Kattie and Allan suddenly found themselves dealing with Allan’s decision to distance himself…

Question #1 My wife had a baby 6 months ago, and is afraid to have sex with me again. I've tried to get her to open up to me about what is going on, and why she is so anxious. I've let her dictate the pace of things so far, but if it were up to her, I'm not sure we'd ever have sex again. Before the baby, sex was a struggle for her. She was unsure o…

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Cameron Staley - a Clinical Psychologist from Idaho State University - to tackle the topic of pornography. Talking about pornography in the church can be a polarizing issue. We support the stance of the church and agree that it is not something we personally want as a part of our marriage. What w…

Ruben and RyLee have been married for 7 years and have 3 beautiful girls ages 5 and under. Through navigating career choices, becoming new parents, four moves, and a baby being life flighted, RyLee has also dealt with chronic eczema from head to toe. This past year it has gotten out of control to the point of leaving her in bed for weeks and even m…

As members of the church, one of our ultimate goals is getting married in the temple one day and promising to our future spouse for time and all eternity. So, what happens when eternity doesn't last as long as you thought it would? No one gets married with the anticipation that they will get divorced later. Unfortunately, it happens! Divorce can be…

In 2011, Nate quit his job and set out to find the answers to what makes a marriage truly extraordinary. After years of research, seminars, books and trainings, and from talking with top notch couples, therapists, and experts, he has finally been able to sum it up into one simple principle. A good seed, when placed in the right ecosystem - with ade…

Have you ever found yourself thinking about divorce? Have you had thoughts like, "did I marry the wrong person?" or "Is my marriage going to fail?" According to Dr. Alan Hawkins' research on divorce ideation, you wouldn't be alone. His studies have shown that around 25% of married individuals have thought about divorce in the last 6 months alone. D…

In the last few weeks, Nate and Angilyn have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. They felt the excitement and joy of learning that they were expecting for the first time, only to feel the heartache and grief of a miscarriage shortly afterwards. Everyone deals with grief and loss in different ways. In this episode of the podcast, Nate and Ang s…