Episode 10: Is the Grass Really Greener? (part 2) | Tools for Marriage
This is the second of two episodes with Ron & Nancy. See episode 9 for part 1.
Ron and Nancy Anderson continue their interview with Trevor and Laura from "Tools for Marriage," discussing how they overcame challenges including infidelity, and now help other couples by teaching practical tools like establishing boundaries, maintaining transparency, and adapting through different life seasons. Nancy outlines practical steps from her book to protect and guard a marriage relationship.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Introduction to the Tools for Marriage Podcast
(0:00:24) - Building Your Fortress: Removing Pornography From Your Life
(0:02:42) - The HEDGES Acronym for an Affair-Proof Marriage
(0:05:04) - Educating and Satisfying Each Other in Marriage
(0:07:01) - Navigating the Different Seasons of Life and Marriage
(0:08:14) - The Power of Sharing Your Story: The Journey to Writing a Book
(0:11:05) - The Importance of Navigating Conflict with SYMBIS
(0:12:19) - Ground Rules for Healthy Conflict and Communication
(0:14:35) - Learning to Give and Receive Forgiveness and Grace
(0:16:56) - Navigating Conflict with Different Communication Styles
(0:19:13) - Habits and Intention: Opening the Car Door
(0:21:00) - Tucking Her In and the Feeling of Being Safe
(0:23:05) - The Importance of Being Authentic in Your Marriage
(0:25:35) - Speaking What Really Matters and Be Willing to Change
(0:29:35) - Nancy's List of 70 Things Before She Turns 70
(0:35:22) - Advice for Couples Getting Married
(0:40:05) - Phones and Addictions and Sharing Access
(0:43:42) - Advice For Your Younger Self
(0:47:25) - An Encouraging Word and a Concluding Prayer
Show Notes:
Tools for Marriage - https://toolsformarriage.com
Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome: How to Grow Affair-Proof Hedges Around Your Marriage by Nancy C. Anderson - http://amzn.to/2BuQXPD
https://www.instagram.com/greenergrasssyndrome/
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http://nancycanderson.com/