022: 5 Lies We Told Ourselves about Working on Our Marriage

We didn’t always geek out about relationship development—we actually thought that being intentional, having hard conversations, and seeking marriage help were signs of weakness.  Obviously, that’s all changed, and today, we’re talking about why.



This episode is for you if just the idea of listening to a marriage or relationship podcast seems dumb.  We get it, and we’ve been there. Give this one a shot and see if we can talk you through a few misconceptions.



In this episode, we talk about:



Why we turned down premarital counselingThe lie of “Isn’t love enough?” Why you can’t wait to work on your marriage until it’s brokenStuff everyone struggles with (not just you)



#ConfidentCouples challenge:



We want to hear from you!  Share with us a lie you’ve told yourselves about working on your marriage and why you’re listening to this podcast.



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Mentioned in this episode:



“Acknowledge and Appreciate”‘Couples Retreat’ movie - Couples skill building sceneOur episode about the Enneagram



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Marriage doesn't have to be hard—if you make it intentional. We're Bud and Sara Dunn, a couple of 30-somethings who have spent 16 years together crafting a relationship that's uplifting, positive, and always growing. Every week on our marriage and relationship podcast, we share our real-world advice that you can use to be more confident as a couple.