Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After

In this episode, I'm talking with my good friend, Nate Bagley. Nate has been a marriage researcher for over a decade. He talks about the challenges he's been facing in his own marriage and how the training he has recieved and taught over the years has really helped him navigate these challenges.   Nate shares his favorite researchers including Dr. David Schnarch and Dr. John Gottman. We...

In this episode I'm walking you step-by-step through how to create a weekly date night ritual that will increase your intimate connection and why this is crucial to creating your happily ever after love story.   I've heard all the reasons why couples don't prioritize date night or let weeks go by without going out together, but after listening to these 10 tips, you won't have a...

In this week's episode, we're talking about seduction. There are a ton of benefits to seducing your spouse and keeping your marriage hot and spicey, and we're going over why it's so important.   Increase your emotional, physical and sexual intimacy by joining us for the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge next week. Register here:   https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sys...

Are you ready to go from being stuck and complacent to courageous and capable of creating a business offering you the time and financial freedom you never dreamed possible? I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Porterfield, host of top-rated podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, and a 9-to-5 escapee who built an 8-figure online business on her terms.   In this week's episode, I'm sitting do...

This week's episode is borrowed from an interview I did with Authority Magazine about how to fall in love with your spouse again. We all go through seasons of marriage where we feel more or less connected to each other. Use these 5 tips to rekindle a love that has grown cold.   You can read the full article HERE or by searching Monica Tanner on Medium.com.   Apply for a complimentary 30 minut...

In this week's episode, I'm talking about keeping commitments to yourself and how that simple practice improves all of your relationships. I give you 3 tips for forming healthy habits and suggest you join us for the 21-Day Lose Weight and Love Yourself Challenge. Experts say it takes 21 days to form a habit, so why not join us and let us encourage you to do just that.   Join the LadyBoss...

This week's episode is designed to help you avoid the BIGGEST mistake I see couples make around Valentine's Day every single year. I'll tell you what the the mistake is and exactly how to avoid it, so you can enjoy a stress free Valentine's Day and get everything you want from your partner.   This episode is packed with resources to make Valentine's Day special this year a...

In today's episode I'm revealing the truth of why so many couples are unhappy and the common misconception that is fueling this unhappiness. Make sure you tune in so you don't make this costly mistake in your marriage.   With Valentine's Day coming up, we're offering 25% off our 2 most popular challenges. Learn more here: Offensive Playbook Challenge for Husbands:   https:...

In today's episode, we're celebrating National Hugging Day a little early. Did you know that there is tons of research showing the benefits of hugging on your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health? A simple 20 second hug each day has the power to transform your health and your relationship. Take my hugging challenge and see how you feel this time next week.   Join us for the B...

In today's episode, I'm talking with Jennifer and Christopher Vos about thier experience going through my 12 week program, Training in the Art of Connection (formerly known as Sexpionage). Chris and Jen have been married for 29 years and have 9 children. Jen works full-time for the school distict and Chris is an entrepreneur with a passion for relationship building.   Listen in to find o...

This episode is based on an article published in Bestlife which featured a quote by me. I loved the article and thought it would be a great tool to use to prioritize our marriage this year. I go over the 7 things divorced people wish they had done differently when they were married as compiled by journalist, Lauren Jarvis-Gibson.   If you are interested in participating in a Gottman 7 Principles o...

In this week's episode, I'm talking about the BEST gift you could ever give your children on this holiday or any other time of the year. That gift is a blueprint of a healthy, thriving marriage and a glimpse at your happily ever after.   I go over 4 ways you can give that gift to your children, your grandchildren and their children for generations. This episode is a step by step guide to...

In today's episode, I'm debunking the myth that sacrificing more of what you want will eventually bring you happiness. In fact, the opposite is true. If you keep sacrificing for the sake of your marriage or your family, you will just get resentful and that kills any chance you have of ever being happy.   If you want to know what to do when you have sacrificed too much and you feel resent...

In today's episode, I'm talking about how compromise is holding you back and destroying your intimacy and connection. Everytime you compromise, you are giving away a small piece of yourself or something that is important to you. Compromise doesn't honor you or your partner. Nobody wins and the result is resentment, the number one killer of all intimacy and connection.   So, what do...

In today's episode, I'm talking about the power gratitude has to change the way we feel about another person. We don't even need to share our gratitude with that person in order to benefit from feeling it and looking for ways that person is blessing our life.   My favorite quote from this episode is to imagine if we could only have tomorrow the things we were grateful for today. Tha...

In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 ways you can make sure you have more pease and joy rather than stress and overwhelm this holiday season.   You can start by setting your intentions. Ask yourself how you really want to feel. Then planning with your spouse around traditions, budget and schedules ensures that you are both on the same page. Finally maintaining your regular routines and ryth...

In today's episode, I'm helping couples who feel too busy for their marriage. Most of the time when I ask couples if they are taking the time to date and connect intimately on a regular basis, they will say that they are too busy. People think that when the kids get older or they reach some level of success or financial milestone, then they will make time for their relationship.   The pr...

In today's episode, I'm sharing one of my most popular relationship tools that helps couples reduce the amount of arguing in their relationship significantly. I call this tool - Don't Jump in the Pool, because it conjures up an image that can be called upon when people in your life are having big emotions.   When someone close to you is feeling big emotions and you are in the crossh...

In this week's episode, I'm uncovering 3 different thought patterns that I like to call Stinking Thinking that are keeping you stuck and miserable. I hear people say these phrases all the time and without realizing it, they are secretly sabotaging any chance of being happy.   Once you start to recognize these thought patterns, you will have the power to change these sneaky sentences insi...

In this week's episode, I'm talking about some of the couples I've worked with who came to me feeling like friends without benefits before we started working together. I'm sharing their stories of how they learned frameworks to help them change from living like roommates to developing an intimate friendship.   You'll hear about Jon and Julie, Josh and Emily and Bill and Ma...

Today's episode is an interview with my friend, Dr. Kelly Casperson about her new book, You Are Not Broken.   We talk about common misconceptions about sexual intimacy and female anatomy and why it is so important to get to know yourself and your body and how you experience pleasure. No one, including your spouse is going to do this for you. Enjoy this straight talk no BS approach to improvin...

In this episode, I'm talking about physical intimacy, what it is and what it is not. I'm listing tons of ways to bring more physical touch and affection into your relationship and why that's even important. I leave you with a very simple assignment, that if completed will give you amazing results. Try it and let me know how it goes for you.   For all the details on the Secrets of Ha...

In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Kim Kimberling of Awesome Marriage about 3 Things that Matter in Every Marriage. Those 3 things are communication, finances and sex. Dr. Kim talks about the most important thing to remember when communicating with your spouse, how to communicate about tough topics like finances and sex and sex the way God intended it for married couples.   If...

This week's episode is all about Spiritual Intimacy and how you and your partner can work together to find the right combination of spirituality that helps you feel close and connected to each other and a higher power. I talk about the power of prayer and the importance of praying with and for your spouse. I share some insights I've gained from working with couples who are experiencing f...

In this episode of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, I share tips on how you can increase recreational intimacy with your partner. Recreational intimacy refers to the bond that is created and strengthened by having fun with your partner. What hobbies or activities do you like to do together? Do you share any inside jokes? How do you make each other laugh? I share my own answers to these q...