Marriage Bites! Podcast | Improve Your Marriage One "Bite" at a Time

What is a core wound? In this episode I talk about what core wounds are, how they affect relationships, and what to do about it. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe and share it with friends!  Let’s keep the conversation going! Website: ⁠https://andelinprice.com⁠ Email: ⁠info@andelinprice.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/andelinpricecoaching/⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://insta...

You know those studies they did with young kids, where they put a cupcake in front of them, to see if they would wait to eat it? That's what this episode is about, only in the context of marriage. When you aren't getting what you want out of your relationship, how do you respond? If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe and share it with friends!  Let’s keep the conversa...

Want to know how to feel more love for the people you live with? How about people you don't live with? Today I'm turning "mindset work" on its head. Listen to this episode to find out how to generate feelings of love, especially when people in your life are hard to love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe and share it with friends! Let's keep the conv...

Are you a man who struggles to express your emotions? Do you know a man who has a hard time sharing his emotions? If you fit into either or any of these categories, this episode is for you. This episode talks about emotions in gender stereotyped ways, because this is how the large majority of us have have been socialized around emotions. But I believe it applies to most people, regardless of gende...

We just celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary! It seems like it's been a long journey, but also feels like it has gone by fast. Of course we can't share EVERYTHING we've learned in this time, but we share a few insights that we hope will help others get to 24 years--and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe and share it with friends!  You deserve to have an amazing...

"My spouse is so controlling." I hear it a lot. And honestly, it happens more than we want to admit. Control tactics are easy to see. What's not so easy is knowing what to do about it. We discuss our thoughts about what someone can try if they have a controlling spouse, as well as what you might try if you recognize yourself as the one trying to control. If you enjoyed this episode,...

So many people are lonely, even though they are surrounded by people. Why is that? It's because they are not thinking relationally. It's easy to get caught in a competitive stance in any relationship. It's especially easy in your marriage relationship--because there's so much to lose! Individualism is competitive, limited thinking, and separates you from the other. Relationality br...

Infidelity. It doesn't always mean the end of a relationship, but I don't know anyone who doesn't find it hurtful. Betrayal in any form is traumatic. So, how do you protect your marriage from infidelity? To be clear, this episode is not about how to prevent your spouse from cheating. That's not really possible. But the two of you can work together to infidelity-proof your marriage,...

I can't tell you how many times I've heard people talk about not being "on the same page" with their spouse. I've asked myself--before I knew better--if my husband and I were even "in the same library." The good news is, you don't have to be on the same page. In fact, collaboration REQUIRES two different opinions or points of view. We talk about the difference b...

I know it's not Christmas time. But we give gifts all the time. If we include acts of service, we give something to our spouse or family (hopefully) nearly every day. There are different ways we can approach gift giving. We can --give what we want to give --give what we want to get --give what we think the other would give to us --give what we think the other would want to receive None of thes...

This is a more lighthearted episode--so don't take it too seriously! Monte doesn't like Valentine's Day. In fact, he outright hates it. Andelin, on the other hand, likes to celebrate the day. What better time to show your spouse how much you love them? How do they manage this difference of opinion? Listen in to find out. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with f...

What do truth and love have to do with each other? As it turns out...a lot. Can you have one without the other? Can you speak truth without love? If you are hiding your truth, or not standing up for yourself, is that loving? We strive to help others have stronger, healthier marriages. Good communication, healthy boundaries, and deep intimacy are all part of every healthy relationship. If you enjoy...

We have all heard the phrase, "forgive and forget." But what does this actually mean? Not all actions are equal. Some are harder to forgive than others. Some are a breach of trust, others are simply an annoyance (and everything in between!). We share our thoughts about what it takes to forgive, when forgetting might be the better option, and when it might not be. Forgiveness is always th...

You've probably heard about consent when it comes to the physical body. But I doubt you've heard about it talked about in this context. Back in episodes 48 and 49, we talked about the 4 C's for having a hard conversation. But we realized that we missed one, a REALLY important one. This episode adds a 5th "C" to this list. If you find yourself avoiding conversations with your...

Money is a big topic in most relationships. It's one thing that causes a lot of conflict in even the best of marriages. In this episode we talk about our history with money, what works for us now, and some actionable tips for how to manage money that can work for the whole family. We had a real financial power imbalance in the first decade of our relationship, which eventually caused some pret...

So many people have asked, "Can a couple stay together after infidelity?" My answer is a resounding yes! It might take a lot of work, self reflection, and building new habits. But you can do it, with the right mindset, tools, and support. Our guests are proof that it is possible to stay together, and become even stronger as a couple, after infidelity. Josh and Katie Walters are parents t...

The main essence of this episode is all about being aware of when you are comparing yourself to others in an unhelpful way. And we talk about what to do when you notice yourself comparing, what to do about it. We've all heard of the comparison trap, right? It can be the cause of a lot of extra drama during any time of the year, but especially during the holidays. Staying out of that trap will...

This short and sweet episode is packed with ideas for getting out of situations that look like they might escalate. You can't always stop drama from starting. But you can sometimes stop it from getting bigger, and you can ALWAYS remove yourself from the drama of others. This episode will show you how. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe!  And share it with friends!  You deserve to ha...

We've talked about how to not put your spouse in the middle, and how to take responsibility for your own relationships with your spouse's family and friends. In this episode we are talking about how to not be the one causing the problems. Sometimes we get so rigid in our thinking that we become the demanding one. While this isn't always a really fun thing to do, it's important to r...

This is part 2 of a 5 part series about how to have the warm, cozy, fun, full-of-Love Holiday season you've been wanting. We think that kind of holiday is supposed to "just happen." At least, that's what Hallmark wants us to think. In real life, we have to intentionally create it. This series will help you do that. This episode will help you understand the relationship between yo...

This is part 1 of a series about how to stay out of family drama during the holiday season. (We are keeping it short and sweet for the next few weeks, because we know you're busy.) This can apply to any time of year, not just the holidays. But we think it specifically applies during this time of year. Family drama can totally ruin your family fun. It can cause a lot of tension in your marriage...

We know. Everyone is talking about gratitude this time of year. That's ok. We have an entirely different way of thinking about this topic, and we think you'll be able to take it to improve your marriage. Most people talk only about giving gratitude, feeling gratitude, or having it. Expressing it. This one is different. We are also talking about receiving gratitude. Which in our opinion, mi...

Most every relationship will have rough spots. We like to call them briar patches. Sometimes people reach this point and call it quits, even if they still care for each other. :( Sometimes ending the relationship is the right move. But when it's not, we want you to understand that if you can get past the tough stuff, and really deal with it (rather than sweeping it under the rug), you can find...

We all know boundaries are important in relationships. But do we know what setting a strong, healthy boundary looks like? In this episode we discuss a framework I developed to help you set better boundaries, and perhaps more importantly, when not to set a boundary. Get the Boundaries Pyramid Worksheet here: https://subscribepage.io/boundariespyramid Looking for some really fun ways to connect with...

Did you know it's possible to disagree without fighting? It's true! Unity in a relationship is not exactly required, but it definitely makes a lot of things easier. In this episode we talk about what creates unity--including good communication, collaboration, finding common purpose, and more. This applies to SO many parts of a relationship--household management, parenting, schedules, money...