How to Make Marriage Easier with Arlene Pellicane!How to Make Marriage Easier with Arlene Pellicane!
Anchored by the Sword
Arlene Pellicane shares practical tips on making marriage easier, from keeping fun alive to navigating grief and loss together.
32:51•11 Mar 2025
Making Marriage Easier with Arlene Pellicane
Episode Overview
- Small intentional actions can reignite connection in marriage.
- Understanding and respecting different ways of processing grief is crucial.
- Keeping fun and affection alive helps maintain a strong bond.
- Gratitude and serving your spouse without expecting anything in return are key.
- Effective communication is essential for a healthy relationship.
“Sometimes it may feel like a chasm, but it's really just as simple as a longer hug.”
Marriage can be a rollercoaster, but what if there were ways to make the ride a bit smoother? In this episode of Anchored by the Sword, Gina Fox sits down with Arlene Pellicane, author of Making Marriage Easier, to chat about the ups and downs of marriage. Arlene shares her personal journey—from dreaming of marriage as a young woman to facing infertility and loss with her husband.
She offers practical tips on keeping fun and affection alive, communicating effectively, and staying committed even when emotions wane. Arlene's approach is all about small, intentional actions that can reignite connection and bring couples closer together. Whether you're newly married or have been together for decades, there's something here for everyone. Arlene also touches on processing grief differently and understanding each other's unique ways of handling loss.
Her advice on keeping the romance alive is refreshingly simple—like giving your partner a longer hug or genuinely expressing love. You'll also hear about the importance of gratitude and serving your spouse without expecting anything in return. So, if you're looking for ways to strengthen your marriage and navigate its challenges with grace, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear more about how you can make your marriage easier and more fulfilling.
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