Marriage Is Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips

Today our friend Harlan Tabron  brings a great topic for us to discuss. That is "whether or not your wife is your best friend"? I can already see some of the reactions that may happen out there. You who have been listening for a while now know we intend to keep this podcast 100% authentic. You can agree or you can disagree. The fact of the matter is we all have our own experiences that w...

We have a monster of an episode in store for you today. We invited our friend Justin Bradshaw to be a guest and he more than delivered for the audience. I'm not going to do the typical show notes here, but know this! If you are struggling in your marriage and you want it to work. Listen to this episode! You may think that the end of the road is staring yo down. You should listen to this episo...

Ok, we know...The audio on the last episode was terrible. It wasn't just terrible, it was down right awful. I hope you will give us some grace as we weren't sure what was causing the issue. Insert audio engineer friend here with a simple fix. Thank you to our masked man whom for your listening pleasure told me, Bryan, stop messing up! Alright, I just had to own that real quick! We are ve...

In today's episode we talk about the need for boundaries in our relationships. How do we create said boundaries in a healthy manner. Let's be honest, some of the people we know and spend time with aren't the best for the health of our marriages.  We also talk about deal breakers and when its time to cut bait and let people go. There are toxic people, toxic situations and toxic behav...

In today's episode we discuss the topic of trust. Trust can sometimes be a touchy issue. We often think that we are trustworthy. We often think that we have the trust of our significant others and then when the cards hit the table find out that may not be the case. Listen in on this episode to find out some things we have gone through which may also hit home for you. Get some advice on how to...

Hello All, Today we have an unpacking session on the topic of rejection. We learn some things about ourselves in this conversation as I'm sure you will as well. Types of rejection Coach vs. player mindset How our wives put the family first How can we take on more of that mindset Earning time for yourself by helping out We hope you enjoy the episode. Please reach out to us at: www.marriageisto...

Hello again and thank you for listening. In today's episode we talk about putting your spouse first. They say happy wife, happy life but is that mentality just a sign of defeat? What does happy wife happy life mean to you How can I practice putting my wife first Does it make me less of a man Do I not get what I want Decide what the expectations are by having an upfront conversation and more.....

Hello Listeners, Fans and the like, Maybe you're reading this now because you fell for the click bait. Well I'm kind of sorry and kind of not. In this episode we talk about what being a Patriarch means to us, marriage and the community. We discuss why it is important to your family. We consider how someone might become the Patriarch (leader, elder etc.) of their family. Can this title be...

Today we follow up on the last episode with some tips on how to talk to your spouse. If you are anything like us, then you know what it's like to get stuck in your own mind. You know what it's like to not be able to say the things you want to say or should say. Just Do It Practice writing first Have a conversation about what your intentions are Give yourself some space as you navigate th...

This week we talk about being a good listener. Using these tips can help you not only in your marriage but in life in general. Create a safe space to communicate Show you are engaged in the conversation Don't try to overtake the conversation by inserting your own agenda Clear away distractions and focus Share your tips with us We hope you enjoy the episode. Please reach out to us at: www.marr...

On today's episode we talk about moving in together and everything that might entail. Who's place? What to expect when shopping for an apartment or house. Budgeting  What to keep and what to toss I'll be in my man cave We hope you enjoy the episode. Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas www.f...

"Traveling Alone Together" I know I know, you're probably thinking to yourself what does that even mean? When you have so much going on in your life that you can't remember what your wife looks like dressed up... You need to make some time for yourselves. Make some time for the both of you to be "alone together". Find a babysitter, quietly ditch your friends (they&apo...

Today we try to tackle the topic of manhood. What besides sex makes us feel masculine? Can communicating your masculine desires to your wife help your marriage? We want to make money, be the protector, fix things, make the family feel safe, have some control... Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas www.face...

In today's episode we define culture and then speak about how the word "culture" plays out in marriage. Definition of culture Similarities in your and your wife's culture Differences in you culture We touch on raising your children and the impact culture has on them and their future Of course we couldn't leave out race when the topic is culture Hope you enjoy! Please reach...

Today we discuss the topic of "What makes a good Husband?" It felt like we got a little off the rails but I promise it worked out. There is some really great content in the episode for your listening and learning pleasure. Enjoy! Top qualities in a husband Unconditional love Presence Communication Does the perfect conversation even exist? JUST TALK Be Understanding Please reach out to us...

In today's episode we continue our talk about gender roles. This time we focus on the roles which happen outside the household. Gender roles outside the home Who should bring home the bacon? Does your wife earning more make you feel inferior? Does the bread winner have the final say? Get your desires out in the open People change, desires change, roles change...can you be ok with that? Please...

Today we talk about gender roles in marriage. We discuss the difference between a traditional and egalitarian structure. You will hear us talk about the roles we witnessed and how things currently work in our marriages. Whose job is it to do which chores around the household? Do you lean more towards a traditional or egalitarian structure? Have you had a discussion with your spouse about who will...

Today we talk about why we need to be more open to marriage counseling. We discuss the benefits and if I do say so myself make a great case as to why you should consider putting in some additional work on your marriage. Any reasonable car owner does preventative maintenance  to keep their car running well. Your marriage is no different. There should no longer be a stigma on marriage counseling Do...

In today's episode we talk about why premarital counseling is so important.  We know it can sometimes seem like a scary thing to tackle but we hope to convince you to push through your fear for the success of your marriage. We talk about taking a deep dive into the baggage that every party brings to the table. There are benefits to going to someone you know, love and trust...but you can also...

In this episode we talk about communication styles especially when it comes to the difference between men and women. How does your upbringing play in your ability to communicate? How do you interpret what your spouse says to you and why is that different from speaking with friends? Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher  Ask Questions Suggest Topics...

Bryan gets a little out of pocket talking about an argument he had with his wife. Paul gives some great advice for all of us. You need to listen to this episode if you're struggling  to have the tough conversations with your spouse.  Please like, rate and review!  Let us know in the comments which topic you would like us to tackle next. Follow us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/Marriage...

Today we talk about having a mentor available to speak into your marriage. Let's be honest, we can all use a little help at times. Why wouldn't you want to learn from someone who has been there, done that and bought the t-shirt?

Today we talk about some of the things we wish we knew before marriage. We also talk about getting smacked in the face by the weight of the seriousness of the ultimate commitment.

In this episode we introduce ourselves and tell you why we chose to take on this challenge. Listen as we explore the male perception of marriage and discuss how we can be better at doing this relationship thing.