What if improving your marriage didn’t require a major overhaul—but a return to a few simple, intentional habits?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down four powerful marriage habits inspired by a viral clip from Arthur Brooks (Harvard professor and happiness researcher) that he shared on the Tim Ferriss Podcast. While Arthur Brooks approaches marriage from science and psychology, we show how his insights beautifully align with Catholic teaching, Sacred Scripture, and the wisdom of the saints.
Arthur Brooks challenges the idea that struggling marriages should immediately default to therapy alone. While therapy can help, he argues that many marriages heal not by digging up more past wounds—but by pouring in more joy, connection, and intentional love.
Using his “dirty cup” analogy, we explore how adding the right habits can push out resentment and rebuild intimacy.
In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ Why having more fun together matters and how many couples stop dating after marriage
✔️ How praying together—not just saying prayers—deepens spiritual and emotional intimacy
✔️ Why eye contact is essential for connection, trust, and feeling truly seen
✔️ The importance of physical touch in marriage, especially for men, and how it communicates love beyond words
We connect each habit to:
📖 Scripture
⛪ Catholic teaching and the Catechism
✨ Quotes and insights from the saints
🧠 Modern science and relationship research
Whether your marriage is thriving or feeling stuck, these four habits can help you strengthen your bond, grow in holiness together, and rediscover joy in your vocation.
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Great marriages aren’t found—they’re built. One intentional habit at a time.
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