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In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie discuss the importance of compromise in the relationship. How do we compromise? When is it appropriate to "give-in" to your partner? What is actually happening when we compromise?

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie are back after a bit of a sabbatical while they cared for their first baby. We continue on with communication as part of the five c's of connection. Drake will address issues like growing in your capacity for open dialogue, important topics to discuss, and the trajectory of communication development as it parallels the varying levels of commitment in a long-...

Is Chemistry important in a relationship? Is it more important than compatibility, shared values, and a shared vision? What is chemistry in a relationship? Can the relationship be successful without it? Tune in to this week's episode, as Drake discusses these ideas and more.

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the importance of developing, maintaining, and protecting your family culture.

This weeks episode features the return of Rubie! She is back to discuss her perspective on motherhood. We will resume the five c's of connection next week. Rubie is back and discusses all the things she learned from pregnancy, child birth, and raising a little human being as a first time mom. You won't want to miss this episode!

In our first episode of the Five C's of Connection series, Drake discusses "Compatibility" and provides an in-depth analysis of the different and essential aspects of what makes couples compatible and how they can maintain their compatibility over the course of their relationship.

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the Five C's of Connection:

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the process of coming to an understanding, forgiving, and reconciling with our parents in order to have a healthy relationship with boundaries as adults.

We're back! In this week's episode, Drake covers some of the leading research on the challenges of being a parent, and some strategies and tactics to be the best parent you can be. www.engagingwalk.com

On today's episode, Drake discusses the greatest benefit of marriage. Out of the many advantages, benefits, and blessings that come with marriage, nothing beats this one! www.engagingwalk,com

Many of the social media influencers have a cult-of-personality celebrating a life of hedonism and a playboy lifestyle. While these men may have pleasure in the moment, they are missing out on the spiritual and emotional growth and healing that occurs when a man takes a woman to be his lawfully wedded wife. On today's episode, Drake discusses the dangers of marriage for men in 2024, but provides s...

May 8, 2024. In today's episode, Drake discusses the importance and composition of a healthy family. What makes up a healthy family? Why is it important that our families are healthy? How have perspectives changed over the recent generations in terms of developing a healthy family? www.engagingwalk.com

In this week's episode, Drake has recently gone spelunking into marriage Facebook groups and identified some of the most common issues according to the group members and how these problems can be corrected with a shift in perspective. You won't want to miss out on this week's conversation.

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the importance of identifying who should apologize first in the relationship when there is a conflict, misunderstanding, or miscommunication. Make sure you tune in! www.engagingwalk.com

Drake and Rubie now have a newborn at home - their first child. In this week's episode, Drake discusses what it has been like to transition into parenthood. You'll hear some of the challenges, joys, and new perspectives on life that he has gained by becoming a parent for the first time. www.engagingwalk.com

In this week's episode, Drake covers the final of the seven principles for making marriage work by Gottman. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

In this week's episode, Drake gives an overview and commentary of the sixth principle for Gottman: overcome gridlock. Drake talks about the most relevant and important aspects of this chapter and gives his own insights to the significance of recognizing your spouse's dreams in order to maintain clarity for the family vision. Engaging Walk is not affiliated with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk...

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the significance of Gottman's fifth principle of making marriage work: solve your solvable problems. For Gottman, this includes a discussion around the solvable and unsolvable problems in marriage, as well as a discussion around solving the solvable problems. Drake gives his perspective on this principle and some of the important factors in being able to sol...

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie discuss the significance of Gottman's fourth principle: letting your partner influence you. They also give some commentary about how this relates to conflict resolution, being present in the relationship, and give some concrete examples. You won't want to miss this week's Monday episode! Engaging Walk is not affiliated or sponsored by Gottman Institute. www....

In this week's episode, Drake gives us a review of Gottman's third principle: turn towards each other. He also provides his insight as to why this is so important in marriage and in relationships. You won't want to miss this episode! Engaging Walk is not affiliated with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie have a discussion about the second principle of Gottman: nurturing your fondness and admiration in the relationship. Drake and Rubie also give their reaction to how this principle can be implemented in the marriage and why they believe it is so important. You won't want to miss this week's episode! www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

I this week's Friday episode, Rubie is back! She and Drake give an in-depth analysis and have a conversation about the first of seven principles in Gottman's research into marriage. One year ago, Drake and Rubie were first introduced to Gottman's research during a marriage retreat. This time, they have a new understanding of what Love Maps are, and why they are important to understand in the succe...

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the significance of jealousy in the relationship. When is it justified to feel jealous? Is jealousy innately bad? How can we use the feeling of jealousy to strengthen the relationship?

In this week's Friday special, Drake discusses the importance of discussing political leanings in dating in order to determine compatibility.

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the importance of the do's and don'ts of the first date for men and women. This includes leading up the first date, the first date itself, and how to determine if the relationship is worth pursuing. www.engagingwalk.com