All About Relationships

Fight fire with fire. The phrase “fight fire with fire” is an idiom that dates back to the middle 1800s. ... To fight fire with fire means to use the same weapons or tactics that an aggressor is using on you. Even though that’s the natural and logical reaction, it doesn’t work well in relationships. Taking personal responsibility for your responses is one of the fastest ways to revolutionize secur...

When you have resolved the real you, you can “get planted” anywhere...good or bad, and you will thrive. When you have resolved the real you, you can live with difficult people, survive scenarios, and enjoy peace, joy, and fulfillment. Nothing can take it away from you!https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Being together with a couple for a marriage intensive is an incredible experience as we unravel cycles of mistrust and create new beginnings full of safety and assurance. We want to offer you strategies based on the experience we get from being with people and couples who are walking through this journey and feeling disconnected from each other. https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey...

Our thoughts direct our life! Believe what others say about you? Then you repeat that over and over in your head. How you see yourself will guide your expectations, both good and bad. And it’s more than just a positive affirmation, it’s based on the truth of what God says about you. Writing the truth of who you are - in your heart establishes your value, dignity, and worth.https://www.audreyclub.c...

Can you remember a challenge in your life that you faced, and you didn’t have the playbook? What was the situation, and what did you develop or learn about yourself? How is that character trait necessary for what you are facing today?https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Have you ever noticed yourself sighing with disgust when someone who (apparently) loves you is disrespecting you? Let’s dive deep into the traps of disrespect, and then find our way out of its guises of despair.https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Even if “talking” comes naturally, connecting in a way that leads to feeling loved and enjoyed is a wonderful adventure. Thriving relationships include connecting conversations, and the art of formulating our thoughts into words is a continual school of development and intention.https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

How’s your love life? Here are some simple indicators that you are enjoying security and joy in your relationship. We are convinced that it only takes one person to “tend to the garden” of your relationship to get things started. Why not start today? https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

If you have been taught that “marriage is hard” there is a very good chance that you are experiencing that self-fulfilling prophecy. At your core, you have beliefs that direct your life. Whether good or bad, empowering or disempowering, your subconscious has been programmed with opinions and experiences and it is validated with layers of evidence. You will continue to get more of what you already...

Cruel words in the name of “just being honest” are not okay. Are your actions and words telling your spouse and loved ones, “You’re not enough”? Following the map of unconditional love can result in finding paradise, even if it’s just for you. https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

If you are feeling oversensitive, unsupported or misunderstood, it’s likely that deep down, you’re really scared, and not being loved where you need it the most. Everyone has “fear buttons”, but they go unnoticed when things are going well in the relationship. We call these “core fears” and we love helping people find the love they need to courageously conquer their fears. https://www.audreyclub.c...

Living by default and just hoping your feelings will change is dangerous. Those feelings that get you frustrated can eventually turn into feelings of disgust and disdain. The complaining eventually turns into a relationship where you say: I love you but I don’t like you right now. I'm committed to you and this family, but I feel stuck. https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Mu...

It seems like everyone has unique challenges in this season and world situation, and Bob and I want you to feel deeply loved and supported. We need each other! This isn’t a “regular podcast”. We sat down and prayed for you and your family. We hope you can take the time to play this in your car, or listen to it as you fall asleep, or however it works best for you.https://www.audreyclub.com/ https:/...

Many people feel trapped right now, but let’s think about that concept. The only way you will feel trapped is when you “don’t have a choice”. The fact is, you always have a choice. You make thousands of choices every single day. Here are some ideas of how you can “take back” your choice and pioneer through uncertainty with intention and flexibility. Allow desperation to be the mother of innovation...

Desiring headway in the quality of your relationship is admirable. What happens when you’ve been waiting a long time to move forward and you can’t get the other person to do their part? What if you’re doing everything you can think of yourself to enrich your life together and the other person doesn’t seem to be making an effort? These scenarios can become frustrating. Becoming desperate in the lac...

The simple definition of magic is simply “avoiding the process”. Is it okay to believe in an amazing relationship? Yes, as long as you’re pursuing your part in taking responsibility and resisting the temptation to put your spouse on your time schedule.https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Change is inevitable but growth is optional. Within every changing season, there is the opportunity for growth. Within every challenge there is an invitation to deepen and enrich our lives, if we refuse to agree with defeat. Proverbs tell us that a wise son or daughter knows their season. Let’s be creative and wise with the season we are in! Let’s be “aware of the elements” and prepare for them an...

As daily routines are grinding to a halt for so many, the strain on our relationships can feel paralyzing and overwhelming. This quantum switch has the potential to change the trajectory for your future. Times like March 2020 become a defining moment in history where circumstances are shaken and sifted resulting in a huge reset. This is a huge opportunity to take advantage of the moment and make a...

“Behind every decision you make, is a value, something you believe is worth holding to that is now being advanced in some way by your choice of action.” - Bob Your personal values are influenced by your upbringing, gender, personality, experiences, conscious choices and your emotional needs, fears, desires, and ambitions. While there are some ‘universal’ values, like the pursuit of being loved, li...

If fighting is a problem in your relationship or marriage be sure to listen to this episode. Fighting is a very serious problem and I can’t encourage you enough to find the help you need to end the battle before any further harm is done. https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Your first realization of dysfunction is a pivotal moment! So the next time something annoys you or makes you feel uncomfortable, recognize the value of that moment. Whether you are conscious of it or not: You are about to make an internal choice.https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Don’t you love it when everything seems to click into place, and having a relationship together is easy? If an effortless connection is bliss, then why do married couples give up so easily and settle for frustration and sometimes even indifference?https://www.audreyclub.com/ https://www.bobandaudrey.com/   Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

When we are low-functioning and under stress or duress, we automatically tap into our strong suits and push down the gas pedal and go into overdrive. We do it without conscious thought, and the results have the potential to sabotage your relationships. What makes it worse, is it's so hard to detect or understand because deep in our hearts, "we're just trying to make things better!" We can be exper...

You are not an accident, you are not here by chance, and you aren’t just the result of two people coming together. You are so much more! Before the world began, God had you in mind. You were a dream in His heart. He smiled as He pondered about “when” He would place you in this world. It would be the perfect time of course. Everything about God is perfect. Long before your conception, He knew you....

What are God’s design and dream for relationships? It’s simple, sweet and beautifully compelling: To live in harmony. In fact, the Bible makes it clear that it is truly wonderful and delightful when we live together in unity. Heavenly harmony is compared to dew that trips down from the skies and refreshes the mountains. And from this realm of sweet harmony, God releases His promises, blessing, and...