Staying connected as a couple is the ultimate goal, yet few things cause angst and disconnect in marriage like finances. Do you and your spouse agree on how your money should be handled? ...and are you both taking the time to discuss your finances on a regular basis? If this is a tough one for you, you’re not alone. In this episode, we are joined by Safie Russell, CPA, EA, MST, as we discuss some of the money challenges couples face, and what you need to know to begin to get your money matters in order. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

Are you hug deprived?? We thought we had this thing covered --not so much! We are definitely slacking in this area. If we realized before now how beneficial hugs are, we would’ve been hugging each other and our KIDS much more often. But, there’s no time like the present...we can make up for lost time, right?! Absolutely ;) If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

Domestic violence does not discriminate. If you’ve ever wondered how someone like you ended up in a relationship where you’re not being treated the way you should, or why someone you know doesn’t acknowledge the red flags in their own relationship, we have some answers for you. In this riveting episode with our special guest, Empathy and Resilience Expert - Dr. Dwayne Buckingham, he candidly explains how Domestic Violence can affect women at every level. The fact that you’re a CEO, a stay at home Mom, a “nice” person, or a good catch, does not mean that you’re immune to this issue. And shaming another person who is dealing with this, and already struggling emotionally, does not make it any easier for them to seek help. Stigma has kept us quiet for long enough. If this issue affects you, get help. If it affects someone you know, share this episode with them. And if you have moved on from a relationship where Domestic Violence was an issue, you are survivor, as I am. Keep moving forward, stay up and stay blessed 🙌🏽. —Charmaine Lomax Domestic Violence Hotlines: https://www.thehotline.org https://www.feminist.org/911/crisis.html Dr. Dwayne Buckingham: http://realhorizonsdlb.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dwayne-l-buckingham-laurel-md/421352 https://m.facebook.com/DrDwayneBuckingham/ If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

No one wakes up one day and suddenly finds themselves involved in an extramarital affair. It just doesn’t happen that way, does it. There are “signs” when you’re headed in that direction ...they’re very subtle in the beginning, but recognizable if you’re paying attention. Do you know the signs? If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

We’re all in this marriage thing for the long-haul. Everything we do can either add or detract from the health of our marriage...and our body. Sometimes we need to do the things we don’t want to do —like exercise and eat healthy— to get the results we want to have. And when you journey toward fitness together, you’re even more likely to succeed. You’ve got this! We’ll see you at the finish line. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

What Love Language do you speak? We express our love in many different ways. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, our love is not received as we hope it will be. Learning to speak the love language your significant other understands and choosing to speak it often, will make a strong bond even stronger, and can give a struggling relationship a much needed boost. To find out your own love language, and that of the ones you love, go to www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

Have you ever struggled with unforgiveness? If you have, you are not alone. It should be easy to forgive the ones we love most, shouldn’t it? Then, why does it sometimes seem like we hold onto hurts and offenses caused by those closest to us much than we expect to? True forgiveness is a delicate process, but it can be mastered. Rawle Mitchell is passionate about healing marriages and has helped transform the lives of individuals and couples in the US and abroad. He shares the roadmap to healing “from the inside out” in this episode. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

What is the state of your family trust? When we think about keeping our house in order, every core family member should be considered. Is your household secure?    If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!

Most couples don’t have hundreds of arguments, they have the same argument hundreds of times. It’s not always about trying to fix something that’s broken…maybe it’s about starting over  and creating something different. –Unknown Good communication is not the cause of a good marriage, it is the result of having a strong emotional connection. When you both care enough to slow down and take the time to go a little deeper to see the heart of the issue, it makes all the difference. We can get through almost anything if we make the decision to fight fair ...even in the face of even the gravest of relationship issues. Imago Dialogue Steps http://www.integralpsychology.org/uploads/1/5/3/0/15300482/the_imago_dialogue_101.pdf (Credit: Integral Psychology) Sender Flow Chart https://www.pinterest.com/pin/27303141464142165 (Credit: Pinterest) Receiver Flow Chart https://www.pinterest.com/pin/27303141464142187 (Credit: Pinterest) If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!!!

When you are married for any length of time, one thing is certain, you WILL argue. Differences of opinion and disagreements are inevitable, and that's alright! It may sound counter-intuitive, but arguing is very healthy for a marriage. Expressing your feelings releases tension, anxiety and even fear. Believe it or not, some couples don't argue (...or so they say). The vast majority of couples, who DO argue, should know that there is a 'better" way to disagree.  How we argue with our spouse will determine whether our relationship will end up being healthy or unhealthy.  If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or whatever podcast platform you listen on. If you give us a five star rating we might just shout you out on one of our future episodes! And feel free to take a screenshot and share it on IG or FB and tag us @thismarriagething . Thank you for joining us on the THIS MARRIAGE THING journey. Until next time Peace and Love!!!