The 5 Cs All Marriages Need More Of.
The Beyond I Do PodcastAugust 12, 202600:24:12

The 5 Cs All Marriages Need More Of.

Marriage doesn't run on autopilot, and neither does connection. In this episode, Byron and Margaret walk through the 5 C's every marriage needs more of: Connection, Conversation, Compliments, Collaboration, and Care. They get honest about where they've had to grow in two of these areas, including a season where outside communication nearly cost them their trust.

This episode also introduces two new recurring segments: the Marriage-First Minute (a quick tip to help you pour into your marriage) and What We're Reading (a look at relationship books, including their own).

In this episode:
The difference between being together and actually connecting
Why writing letters saved their communication
Why compliments matter more than most people admit
How collaboration eases power struggles in marriage
The real story behind a chapter in their book, Unlocking Forever

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