Welcome to the second episode in our series addressing questions that we have received from listeners. On this episode, we answer the question "How do I prepare for marriage?" We share important and practical tips on how to prepare for marriage. If you find this helpful; please share with your wider network.

In this podcast we share a few things we consider necessary ingredients for the foundation and growth of any marriage from it's inception.

We consider marriage, amongst other purposes to be a partnership with God in sanctification.

There are several common myths surrounding the institution of marriage, that might be causing more harm than good.

With the current rate of migration in the quest for a life preferred to the one experienced by many families or couple's, the social, economic, and cultural differences experienced take their toll on many couples, impacting adversely on their marriages, and homes. In this podcast, we open conversations around this looming pandemic, in the hope to create or arouse some awareness and counsel for couples to consider. We know marriages work, but they must be worked at.

The period between your engagement/decision to get married and the actual wedding for some can be laced with a lot of tension. We acknowledge that we have quite a lot of listeners who fall in this demographic and in this episode we address how to best navigate this season. Married already not to worry there is definitely something in this episode for you as well. To book our couple's counselling, follow this link - https://selar.co/bmwmarriagecounselling

Gender roles is one area that can never be overlooked in the lifetime of a marriage. Life is full of demands and responsibilities and the humans in the marriage must respond to keep their union living, moving, well, and balanced. it can become problematic when there are differing views, assumptions or perceptions between any given couple that guide how roles and responsibilities are decided and enagaed.  If whatever system has been employed begins to affect the health of the marriage, then it is worth reviewing, as in our view, each partner in a marriage must feel like a part of the whole, not the sacrifice for the whole. On this episode we tease through what understanding marriage as a team looks like and how that looks like for us. If you ever need counsel, you can book sessions with us through this link - https://calendly.com/becausemarriageswork/relationship-counselling-coaching-therapy .... we can help.

People change; we are not meant to remain static. Life experiences and challenges shape us, mold us and in some cases, grow us.  Growth: both as individuals and as a couple-doesnt come without its reward. It isnt easy but it is worth it. In this episode we speak on navigating change in your marriage.

Holding on to resentment is one of the most destructive things you can do in a relationship.  It is possible to build a resentment free relationship and marriage.  And if resentment is already a prevalent undertone in your marriage it is possible to heal and chart a path forward towards wholeness.  In this episode we unpack resentment and the danger it poses to the health of our relationships. 

One of the things marriage unearths is how different you and your spouse potentially are.  Finding out these points of difference can throw us aback and when not properly managed could be a great source of conflict and disagreement. In this episode, we speak to how we work our way around differences.

You’ve probably heard of the term “emotional baggage” before, and while we all probably deal with emotional baggages to some degree, it can become problematic when it begins to affect the health of our marriage and relationships in general. When you have emotional baggage or pain from past relationships or situations, it can creep into the present and hurt your life.  On this episode we tease through what laying down baggage and choosing love has looked like for us. If you ever need counsel, you can book sessions with us through this link - https://calendly.com/becausemarriageswork/relationship-counselling-coaching-therapy .... we can help.