Master Your Marriage22 Feb 2023

The Complacency Trap

Complacency in marriage is the hot topic in this inaugural episode of Master Your Marriage. Robert and Sharla Snow are sharing the techniques and tips that they've acquired in over 31 years of marriage together.

They are bringing value not only by dropping knowledge from scientific-based ideologies such as neurolinguistic programming and the Gottman Method – but by providing actionable steps for you to apply in your marriage today.

There's a powerful visualization technique in the latter half of the episode that is both powerful and moving and might even give you goosebumps as you recall why you chose to be with your partner. Robert and Sharla set out their intention to have a greater impact on the marriages of the people they work with, expressing their gratitude and excitement to build this community with you.

You are invited to embark on a journey of intentional action that may well save your marriage and reignite the spark that was once there. This journey into mastering your marriage begins here and now.

Join the celebration of the launch of our brand new podcast, "Master Your Marriage," and enter our giveaway for a chance to win an 8-week Coaching Program with us here: https://upvir.al/143028/lp143028

"Complacency might be the number one silent killer of marriages today. And I say silent because of how subtle it grows. It's not something that happens overnight." ~ Sharla Snow

In This Episode:

- Finding real and tangible solutions to your relationship

- What are the benefits of a happy marriage?

- Introducing the TEAM method

- When was the last time you felt deeply loved?

- Understanding the danger of complacency in your marriage

- What attempts at connection with your partner are you responding to?

- The opposite of complacency is intentional action

- Appreciating the power of visualization

- Can you remember a time when you felt so happy to be with your partner?

- Dropping down into the memory of when you felt loved and in love

- When you change the way you look at things, the way you look at things changes

And so much more!

Resources:

- John Gottman’s Love Lab (article) - This is the math equation that 'makes you or breaks you' in a marriage, says love researchers John and Julie Gottman

- Virginia Satir (biography) - Virginia Satir Biography

Connect with Robert and Sharla Snow:

- Website: masteryourmarriagepodcast.com

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriage/

- Facebook - Facebook.com/masteryourmarriage

- TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@masteryourmarriage

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