Marriage & Friendship: Deepening Connection That Lasts - Connect2

Episode 64

Marriage & Friendship: Deepening Connection That Lasts

Published on: 20th February, 2025

“With friendship at the bottom that provides the most stable layer of any relationship and marriage itself.” - Andrea  

Friendship is a great foundation for a marriage! Where two people are good friends it really helps them to bond over more than just the logistics, but the deeper things of shared interests, emotions, fun, and laughter. Tune in for this episode as we hear from a newly wedded couple how they prioritise deepening their friendship with each other, to build a strong foundation for their budding marriage!  

Note: to get your hand on the mentioned free feelings wheel mentioned in this episode, head over to https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel.

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The early years of marriage are filled with unique challenges and opportunities for growth. With some practical skills and tools, you can be equipped to build a love that lasts.

If you are a newlywed (married for less than 5 years), Just Married is a 3-session hybrid workshop designed for you! Through the hands-on and interactive guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will:

  • Learn about the 3 critical skills that can make or break your marriage
  • Gain clarity on roles, responsibilities and expectations during these formative years
  • Strengthen communication skills to navigate tricky topics like finances, in-laws and parenting
  • Gain practical tools to work through differences and conflicts
  • Discover ways to keep the romance alive and fireproof your marriage

There will be two weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday. Find out more details at www.family.org.sg/C2JustMarried.

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Welcome to the Connect2 marriage podcast by Focus on the Family Singapore!

Married life can be filled with twists and turns, especially with the day-to-day priorities, and stresses in life, including the times we run into conflict with our spouse.

No matter the state of your relationship today, we want to help your marriage thrive.

Join us as we figure out life and love together, and go deep into the conversations and questions (often unspoken) about the toughest topics on connection, intimacy and lifelong love.

While there are no perfect marriages, there is always room to grow to be the best spouse we can be. With practical tips, a whole lot of vulnerability and even a dose of humour, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement for your marriage.
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