Withholding Love Part 2 - Practical Advice with Chris Decker & John RizziWithholding Love Part 2 - Practical Advice with Chris Decker & John Rizzi
The Recovery Lifestyle™
On this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, our hosts John and Chris continue their conversation about withholding love, and offer practical advice on demonstrating love, particularly towards their own wives. Drawing from personal experiences, Chris and John candidly talk about some issues that have been hounding their respective relationships, and the steps that they are taking to address them. HIGHLIGHTS Pray with and for your wife Love is a choice; choose to love everyday Don't stop dating each other after marriage Go to church every Sunday no matter what Get into a couple small group Know your wife's love languages Schedule your lovemaking Set personal boundaries QUOTES Chris on avoiding less than ideal situations: "If you hang out in a barbershop for long enough, you're going to get a haircut. Don't go there if you don't want a haircut. Really simple principle." John on knowing your wife: "It's a lifelong process, getting to know someone as intimately as we should know our wives. And so, ask your wife questions. And you know what, remember stuff that she tells you. Remember stuff that she likes." Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
20:12•7 Sept 2022
Keeping Love Alive: Practical Tips from Chris Decker & John Rizzi
“Love is a choice; choose to love everyday”
Ever feel like the spark in your relationship is flickering? Chris Decker and John Rizzi have been there too, and in this episode of 'The Recovery Lifestyle', they share their candid stories and practical tips on keeping love alive. This isn't just about grand gestures; it's about the everyday choices that make a relationship thrive. From praying with and for your partner to making time for date nights even after years of marriage, Chris and John cover it all.
They emphasize that love is a daily decision, one that requires effort, commitment, and a bit of creativity. Whether it's attending church together, joining a couple's small group, or understanding your partner's love languages, these hosts offer a roadmap to a more fulfilling relationship. They even tackle the less glamorous but equally important aspects like setting personal boundaries and scheduling intimate moments.
Chris's analogy is spot-on: 'If you hang out in a barbershop for long enough, you're going to get a haircut'. In other words, avoid situations that could lead to trouble. John's advice on getting to know your spouse is equally valuable: 'Ask your wife questions. And you know what, remember stuff that she tells you'. This episode is a heartfelt guide to making love last, packed with wisdom and real-life experiences.
Tune in to discover how you can bring these practices into your own relationship.
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