Marriage is a privilege, not a right. Though it's tempting to use the union as an excuse to get things out of life that you can’t get on your own, if you rely solely on your spouse for happiness, security and self worth, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. By developing an attitude that sees your marriage as an opportunity rather than a problem, you'll be able to strengthen your bond and create memories in which you are both proud.


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Maria explains that the main reason most relationships end up in the wrong direction is the failure to build a solid friendship. If your partner is not your friend, they will not be your go-to person. Mikel also speaks about self-sabotage and why it is a major sign of your relationship heading in the wrong direction. Lastly, we tell you how you can go past your wrong-direction relationship.
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Key Highlights
00:00 Intro
03:48 How Mikel’s and Maria’s relationship started going in the wrong direction
08:25 Why you should build a solid friendship with your partner
22:49 Signs of your relationship heading in the wrong direction
28:30 How Mikel realized their relationship was headed in the wrong direction
33:22 How Maria realized their relationship was headed in the wrong direction
39:20 How to go past going in the wrong direction
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Setting boundaries is not usually the topic of conversation on a date night. However, it can cause havoc in your relationship, if it is not addressed. Many people have a negative connotation when it comes to setting boundaries. There is usually a thought that something has to be wrong if a boundary is being set. In Episode 8, Maria and Mikel discuss the importance of boundary setting and what happened to them when they failed to set boundaries. They also discuss how it has been healthy for them to set boundaries in the relationship, with friends and family and even in parenting.




Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
2:40 Topic
3:10 Definition
3:33 Maria used to never say "no"
3:53 No Boundaries = People Pleaser
4:57 You can't pour from an empty cup
5:20 Mikel's view on boundaries
5:42 No boundaries means people will take advantage of you
6:56 Set boundaries in every area of your life
8:29 Level of access
9:00 When you forget, others remember
10:24 Dating Boundaries
14:26 You can't change anyone
19:50 In a Relationship Boundaries
26:46 Trigger Conversation is necessary
37:23 Married Boundaries
40:58 Boundaries protect you
41:33 Boundaries with your kids
45:06 Set the environment for boundary conversation
45:50 How did we get through boundary setting
47:57 Fine line between caring and controlling
49:11 Establish boundaries
52:50 Setting boundaries tips
54:39 Sponsor- Free 30 min. vent session
56:17 Closing




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