26 Years, 26 Lessons: What Marriage Has Taught Me as a Husband
A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast
Release Date: 03/19/2025
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26 Years, 26 Lessons: What Marriage Has Taught Me as a Husband
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đ Weâre celebrating 26 years of marriage! đ In this special anniversary episode, Duane shares 26 powerful lessons heâs learned as a husband over the past 26 years of marriage. From leadership and communication to the importance of date nights, conflict resolution, and even why sharing food is an act of love (apparently!), this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and real-life marriage truths. If you're a husband, this is your must-listen playbook for growing in marriage. And wivesâfeel free to share this with your spouse! Who knows? He might just pick up a few gems. đ đĽ...
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Why Your Marriage Arguments Keep Going in Circles (And How to Fix It)
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Hey friends! đ Itâs just me todayâDuane is out of townâbut Iâm excited to spend this time with you because weâre talking about something that comes up all the time in my coaching sessions: those frustrating, never-ending arguments that go absolutely nowhere. You know the onesâwhere you and your spouse keep going in circles, saying the same things, but somehow youâre both still frustrated and nothing actually gets resolved? đŠ Yeah, weâre getting to the bottom of that today! After working with hundreds of couples, Iâve seen the same patterns keep people stuck in these...
info_outlineđ Weâre celebrating 26 years of marriage! đ
In this special anniversary episode, Duane shares 26 powerful lessons heâs learned as a husband over the past 26 years of marriage. From leadership and communication to the importance of date nights, conflict resolution, and even why sharing food is an act of love (apparently!), this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and real-life marriage truths.
If you're a husband, this is your must-listen playbook for growing in marriage. And wivesâfeel free to share this with your spouse! Who knows? He might just pick up a few gems. đ
đĽ What Youâll Hear in This Episode:
âď¸ The #1 thing every wife wants from her husband (even if she doesnât say it!)
âď¸ Why saying âIâm sorryâ doesnât make you weakâit makes you a better man
âď¸ The surprising connection between chores and romance (hint: âchoreplayâ is a real thing!)
âď¸ How to keep your wife feeling loved and cherishedâeven after decades together
âď¸ The importance of protecting your marriage from outside influences
âď¸ And so much more!
Weâd love to hear from you! Husbands, whatâs a marriage lesson youâve learned that has strengthened your relationship? Drop us a comment or send us a message!
đ Stay Tuned! Next week, Nadine will share her 26 lessons from 26 years of marriage! You donât want to miss it.
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