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#94: Marriage: Why Is It So Difficult to Connect?

February 13, 2019 By Joshua Straub 7 Comments

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Sometimes, a few nuggets of wisdom just isn’t enough. In this episode, we discuss some of the deeper reasons behind why it’s so difficult to connect in marriage.

We also talk about our own marital journey of late and how counseling has helped us work through the baggage, blindness, and busyness of the day. Yes, three “bee’s” that can “sting” your marriage. Dad jokes rock.

Of course, the conversation includes practical ways we can connect at a deeper, more intimate level with our spouse.

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Filed Under: Dating / Engaged Couples, Family, Marriage, Podcast Tagged With: Connection, emotional connection, Feelings, Husband, Marriage, marriage coaching, marriage counseling, therapy, Wife

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Comments

  1. Lynn says

    February 13, 2019 at

    So well said! Thank you for sharing the realness of marriage, the hard reality of working toward your spouse. Thank you for unmasking the devil’s schemes to drive spouses apart and to divide marriages. We can conquer the devil and drive him out because God is Almighty! God designed marriage for us. We can win with the love and grace of God, through His Son, Jesus. Thank you again for getting real.

    Reply
    • Joshua Straub says

      February 13, 2019 at

      Thanks, Lynn. You’re so welcome. This is well said.

      Reply
  2. SanJuana says

    February 15, 2019 at

    Can you do a sex podcast. I know it’s uncomfortable but we all deal with it so hopefully y’all would be willing to do it. Of course pray about it but I think it would help a lot because that’s not a very common topic.

    Reply
    • Joshua Straub says

      February 15, 2019 at

      You bet. It’s on our list!

      Reply
  3. Gary Royer says

    March 4, 2019 at

    Josh & Christi,
    I listened to a number of your podcasts and I think they are very good. As you say many people are blind to their baggage. A little about me, I’m a contractor of over 40 years and have been studying some counseling materials. I’ve been counseling with a couple and did the SYMBIS+ with them and would like to see in particular the wife counsel with a professional. I don’t know how to fine someone in my area. We live about 50 miles north of Harrisburg, Pa.
    They do not have internet. What would you suggest?
    Thanks,
    Gary Royer

    Reply
  4. Nancy says

    August 1, 2019 at

    My daughter is emotional being drained by her husband constantly criticizing and belittling her and has lost her job and he is considering divorce. So I would love for her to talk with someone. She has tried a few conselors with him and now he says only she needs counseling. Do you have a phone number to contact someone

    Reply
    • Joshua Straub says

      August 2, 2019 at

      Nancy, I’m sorry to hear about your daughter and son-in-law. There are a few directories that can help her find a counselor. Just have her enter her zip code and a list of counselors in her area will be listed. I hope this helps.
      https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/christian-counselors-network
      https://thriveworks.com/find-counselor/
      https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

      Reply

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