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” --- we need to have that frank, open, honest communication. Once we have that, it's a natural tendency that kindness and forgiveness start to come in.” - Mario   Join Mario and Shalyn as they discuss their 17-year marriage journey, sharing candid insights into the challenges they've faced, such as unmet expectations and conflicts. Despite these hurdles, they consistently find their way back...

“Instead of trying to dissect the problem, I'm trying to understand her emotional state. I try to listen to her, validate her point of view, and acknowledge how she's feeling. When I do that, I remember that we are on the same team.” - Justin   Intimacy in a marriage is built by two active listeners. Join Justin and Joey on this podcast, as they continue the conversation from the last episode...

“Celebrating the small victories: they just finished a presentation... Why not celebrate those moments? Why do we only wait until we have certain anniversaries or bigger milestones that we celebrate and care for each other? We can build that intentionality and pursue our spouse in heartfelt and genuine ways.” - Justin Building a marriage and pursuing our spouse is not just the big and grand gestur...

After marriage, it's common to grow familiar with our spouse, sometimes neglecting to prioritise each other’s needs. The key to a thriving marriage lies in intentional efforts to communicate in each other's love language, and prioritising your spouse. Joining us on this podcast are Francis and Jocelyn, who share how they maintain their strong bond amidst competing factors. Tune in to discover more...

We live in a hyperconnected and fast-paced world, where everyone is just a text or call away. However, with such a hyperconnected-ness, how do we discipline ourselves to slow down and connect with those who truly matter? Tune in to this podcast where Francis and Jocelyn share how they intentionally carve out time for each other amidst the busyness of life. Don't miss out on their practical tips fo...

Working as one team as husband and wife, enables you to cover each other’s weaknesses, while complementing each other’s strengths! Parenting as one not only benefits your children, but strengthens your bond with your spouse! In this second episode of a two-part series, Joel and Jilleen share how they navigate their differences and challenges, and the bumpy process they go through to find a middle...

We often hear the saying, “The best gift that we can give our children is a strong marriage”. How do we prioritise and love our spouse during the roller coaster years of parenthood in the children’s early years? With the limited time, energy, and countless responsibilities as young parents, can we really thrive in our marriage too? Joining us in this episode is Joel and Jilleen. They have been mar...

“Communication — like how to communicate well — really intensifies when you are married, because you have nowhere to run.”  Join our host, Delia Ng and Dennis and Shiyun Goh as they chat about how they’ve learnt to manage their differences in marriage.  -- Couples who are newly married or thinking of getting married can learn handles to walk into the next chapter of their lives with the&...

“There's a saying that two are better than one. Whatever I'm not strong in, Dennis is strong. Whatever I am strong in, Dennis is not strong in and that's where the partnership comes.”  What if you fall for someone who seems to be on the opposite end of the spectrum? How can we manage such differences while dating? Tune in to the first episode of When Two Worlds Collide to find out how our gue...

“Loving someone takes two parts. One part is commitment, the other part is the emotions.” But what happens when the emotions start to fluctuate, or when you find yourselves drifting apart. Tune in to this second episode of The Runaway Groom to find out how our guests, Andrew and Evon Chu, deal with this conundrum. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit ...

What is the impact on a person having grown up in a broken family? While different individuals may respond differently, there could be some emotional wounds left behind. Tune in to hear from Andrew and Evon, as our host Joanna Koh-Hoe finds out how one near-runaway groom turned his story around.  -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg...

“We need to cherish each other, and we need to have mutual understanding to build one another up so that we can be lovers for life.”   Did you know that authentic sexual intimacy can build up a strong foundation in your marriage? Gain invaluable tips on growing your sexual intimacy as a couple as our host Gary Koh chats with Steven and Michelle Chan.  -- Whether you are preparing for or...

“There are five areas of intimacy, and these five areas create opportunity for a couple to develop deep trust, connection and understanding between them.”  Tune in to this latest episode on making intimacy a priority in marriage, as our host Gary Koh chats with Steven and Michelle who have been married for 41 years and are still going strong.  -- Whether you are preparing for or looking...

“Boundaries are like the rules of a sports game. If we all have clear expectations on how to play the game, then the game becomes a lot more enjoyable.”  Tune in to our host Joanna Koh-Hoe as she chats with young couple Hong Xin and Noelle on how they align their expectations and establish healthy boundaries in their marriage.    -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to s...

Boundaries are like invisible but protective lines we draw around ourselves and others. Clear boundaries mean that tension and conflicts are reduced because we know what we've agreed upon.      Tune in to our host Joanna Koh-Hoe as she chats with married couples Hong Xin and Noelle on how intentional boundaries work to safeguard their marriage.   -- Whether you are prepari...

“I think communication is key. You just need to talk it out and find some middle ground.” Learning how to be aware of our own emotions, and to communicate well, can be tough especially in the heat of the moment. Join our host Delia Ng and our guests Evans and Estelle as they share about how they process their emotions and focus on working things out as a team. -- “Receiving counselling has helped...

"Moments like that reveal there are deeper roots that you need to deal with. And once you deal with those undealt issues in your life, you realise that they stop being a trigger.”  Have you ever wondered what might be triggering your spouse’s over-reaction to what seems like a small thing?   Join our host Delia Ng as she discovers more about overreactions with married couple Evans a...

“You’re never too old to be mentored. And you're never too young to be mentored…We all have stories we can share to lift one another.”   In this episode, we speak with seasoned marriage mentors, Gregory and Patricia, to find out how they got started in mentoring and some of the beauty and benefits it brings.  Ever thought about finding a marriage mentor? This episode is for you.&nbs...

“It may surprise you, but even in our courtship we didn't hold hands.”  In this episode, we chat with Gregory and Patricia who were quite happy in their singlehood, but along the way their friendship blossomed, and they tied the knot in their 40s.    Join us as we find out what helped them navigate the unique challenges and joy that marrying late brings. -- Whether you are prep...

Dealing with infertility and unmet desires can take a toll on one’s mental health and marriage. What can we do to emerge from despair and hopelessness? What can help us gain strength for such a difficult and trying season in our marriage? Join Gary, our host and married couple Mark and Sue Lim as they share what helped them cope with the uncertainties of life and infertility , and what kept their...

Trying to conceive can be a very stressful process. Dealing with infertility, the uncertainties surrounding IVF and all of the emotions – how can we manage all of these challenges and yet grow stronger in our relationship with our spouse? Our host Gary Koh chats with Mark and Sue Lim from The Social Quotient to get a glimpse into their experience struggling through infertility, IVF and adoption. -...

What does fighting well look like in a marriage? As young couples, many of us don't know how to assert our needs and wants well. How can we communicate our needs to the other so that our needs are met? In this episode, join our host Delia Ng and marriage trainers Raymond and Jenny as they share about the five aspects of assertive communication, and provide tips on how to nail active listening so w...

Are all conflicts detrimental to marriage? "I think what we try to do is not to avoid conflicts, but to address the issues and to be able to express our needs to one another in a productive and positive way.” In this first episode of Art of Disagreements, join our host Delia Ng and marriage trainers Raymond and Jenny as we explore how to use conflict as a pathway towards greater intimacy in our ma...

In this second part of How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff in Marriage , join our host, Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Wen-Wei and Bee Lan as they share about the importance of the ‘little good things’, such as instilling fun and silliness in your marriage. Get inspired to believe in the best of your spouse. As Wen-Wei puts it, “She reminds me to be that better person that I aspire to be… it's ver...

When petty annoyances occur in our marriage, how do we know when to let go and overlook these, and when something needs to be said or done? In this first part of How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff in Marriage, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Wen-Wei and Bee Lan as they explore what makes up the small stuff, and how to manage them when they arise. -- Know of a friend or couple who are...