Your Strong Relationship
Your Strong Relationship
Adai Ad
EMPOWERING COUPLES. ENRICHING RELATIONSHIPS. Adai Ad means ‘successfully lasting’ in Hebrew; thus, an Adai Ad relationship is one that is successfully lasting, where all in the family thrive. Here, we share about marriage and dating for strong relationships (and also about when things aren't going well in the marriage).
60. Navigating the Roadmap of Marriage: Exploring Differentiation [with Chana Levitan, MSc]
Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad (www.adaiad.org) speaks with Chana Levitan, MSc, about her newly released book, “Are We There Yet?”. It's practical and insightful about this "one thing" for successful marriage. After so many years of therapy and coaching, Chana concluded that the one thing for successful marriage is... differentiation.Chana breaks it all down in this conversation, the stages of a marriage, the roadblocks so many of us hit as we discover and live by the concept of differentiation. Differentiation is the ability to maintain my sense of self as I discover how different my spouse and I are - while at the same time learning to stay connected.--Timestamps0:00 Introduction13:24 Roadblocks in marriage17:04 Differentiation 25:26 Accepting Differences🔗 Learn more about Adai Ad Just One Thing – Weekly relationship insight - https://adaiad.org/just-one-thing/Books – https://adaiad.org/books/ Expert-led sessions and interviews - https://adaiad.org/successful-marriage/past-events/ 🔗 More from Chana Levitanhttps://chanalevitan.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Are-There-Road-Trip-Great-Marriage/dp/9657801974https://www.amazon.com/Thats-Why-Married-You-Personality/dp/965229828Xhttps://www.amazon.com/Only-Want-Get-Married-Once/dp/9652294985Subscribe for more conversations on real relationships and marriage guidance. 👍 Like this video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more thoughtful interviews and tools for strong, lasting marriages.
Jun 30, 2025
1 hr 3 min
59. Marriage Skills for Successful Marriage [with Lisa Twerski, LCSW]
Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad (www.adaiad.org) speaks with Lisa Twerski, LCSW, about her newly released book, Me & You – What I Wish I Knew: A Marriage Manual for the Frum Community.This interview offers an insightful and practical conversation about building and deepening the marriage relationship, with guidance relevant to couples at any stage.Timestamps0:00 Introduction13:57 The Six Units of the Book30:05 Navigating Difficult Conversations in Marriage42:56 Introducing the Book to a Reluctant Partner🔗 Learn more about Adai AdJust One Thing – Weekly relationship insight - https://adaiad.org/just-one-thing/Books – https://adaiad.org/books/Expert-led sessions and interviews - https://adaiad.org/successful-marriage/past-events/More from Lisa TwerskiMe & You: A Marriage Manual for the Frum Community - https://www.amazon.com/Me-You-marriage-manual-community/dp/B0DNG43KRWThe Binyan Project - https://thebinyanproject.com/🎧 More from Lisa Twerski & Adai AdIs this normal? Recognizing Abusive Behavior Early in Marriage - https://adaiad.org/end-the-abuse/twerski-newlywed/Good Communication is Key - https://adaiad.org/event/twerski-good-communicationSubscribe for more conversations on real relationships and marriage guidance.👍 Like this video💬 Share your thoughts in the comments🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more thoughtful interviews and tools for strong, lasting marriages.
Jun 5, 2025
55 min
58: Keeping your marriage strong over Yom Tov (with Kayla Levin)
Kayla Levin and Devora Krasnianski talk about relationships and stress around Yom Tov.  We speak about in-laws, disappointments &  expectations, differences of ideas,  parents, kids. And how to manage our thoughts and feelings and ultimately our experience.  Jam-packed with insights and perspectives. www.adaiad.org  www.kaylalevin.com
Sep 22, 2022
1 hr 4 min
57: How Family Impacts Marriage (from "Marriage readiness" series)
Dr. Margo Neuberger talks about how family impacts marriage, about attachment styles and how you can have a successful marriage no matter your childhood and family dynamics. She also covers how to share about your family on a date. more from this series at <a href="www.adaiad.org/marriage-ready"> www.adaiad.org/marriage-ready </a><br><br> <a href="www.adaiad.org"> www.adaiad.org </a> <br><a href="www.maskparents.org">www.maskparents.org</a> <br> <br>28:07 Emotional Neglect <br> 30:37 Secure Attachment <br> 31:25 Anxious Insecure Attachment <br> 32:14 Avoidant Insecure <br> 32:48 Disorganized Attachment
Sep 22, 2022
57 min
55: 'Internet Addiction' & Marriage (from "Marriage readiness" series)
Dr. Binyamin Tepfer talks about how pornography addiction can impact a marriage. Covering: "Should I get married or begin dating with an addiction?" "Should I get into a relationship with someone who has or had an addiction?"  How to talk about a porn or sex addiction during dating. What type of help is appropriate.  more from this series at www.adaiad.org/marriage-ready www.adaiad.org  www.maskparents.org
Jun 15, 2022
1 hr 20 min
54: Addictions & Marriage (from "Marriage readiness" series)
Rabbi Dr. Benzion Twerski talks about how addiction can impact a relationship. Covering: "Should I get married or begin dating with an addiction?" "Should I get into a relationship with someone who has or had an addiction?"   more from this series at www.adaiad.org/marriage-ready   www.adaiad.org  www.maskparents.org
May 23, 2022
1 hr 2 min
53: Tools & Mindsets for Marriage (from "Marriage readiness" series)
Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad talks with Basie Rosenblat, LCSW-R about some key mindsets and tools for your successful marriage.
May 10, 2022
56 min
52: Does the Mizbeach cry when an abusive marriage ends?
Rabbi YY Jacobson shares an hashkafic view of ending an abusive marriage.
May 2, 2022
1 hr 13 min
51: Preparing for your role as husband (from "Marriage readiness" series)
Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad talks with Dr. Shmuel Brachfeld about how to prepare for your successful marriage - in the time before marriage. Introduction.  Planting seeds that will be helpful in marriage.  Why get married? It's not good for a man to be alone.   Become one unit as husband and wife.  Understanding what is a relationship.  Relationship is so much more than what they do for us.  In a relationship, two people experience each other.  A marriage is a relationship based on choice - every day, I commit again.  At the end of the day, we know we can rely on each other - a  'couple bubble'.  Each of you shouldn't lose yourself in the relationship. Consent.    Privacy vs secrecy.  (Reach out for help when something is off .)  Self-awareness is crucial for a successful marriage.  When have differences, see yourselves as me and you together AGAINST the problem.  Learn effective ways to communicate your needs.  Dan lkaf zchus: "What's the possible back story?"  Q: what is expected from the 'man'?
Apr 4, 2022
59 min
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