148. Calm the chaos in your marriage and improve your communication and intimacy with your husband!

<p>Marriage can be hard.</p> <p>It can also be the most rewarding relationship we are apart of.</p> <p>I am not a therapist, but I do have marriage experience and I've made mistakes and taken intentional steps to have a great marriage.  </p> <p>I've also heard from countless friends and women who share similar stories.</p> <p>They want good communication.  They want to feel close to their husband.  They want to be a team but they are exhausted and the kids take all they have.</p> <p>I share my top tips to calm the chaos in your marriage.  These will HELP, but you may need extra support from a counselor or therapist.  </p> <p>I offer tips and things that have helped me SO MUCH!</p> <ol> <li>Date your spouse!</li> <li>Define roles</li> <li>Share responsibilities</li> <li>Manage conflict with set rules to fight fair.</li> <li>Heal past hurts</li> <li>Hold in an "open hand"</li> <li>Discuss "State of the Union" weekly</li> <li>Flirt/Have sex</li> <li>Parent Second</li> <li>Pray with and for your spouse</li> </ol> <p>Your marriage can improve... it can be amazing.  I don't like saying that it takes work, but it does take INTENTION! </p> <p>I hope this episode encourages you today and prompts communication with your spouse!</p> <p>Love, Kari</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.thewellteam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.thewellteam.com&source=gmail&ust=1684427619878000&usg=AOvVaw2eV1o950Un8CYcPCeb2Boa">www.thewellteam.com</a> to connect with me!</p> <p>Join our <a href="http://www.bit.ly/thewellfbgroup" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.bit.ly/thewellfbgroup&source=gmail&ust=1684427619878000&usg=AOvVaw1MBZIhg7TS1gjJ4svUdSQq">WELL Facebook group</a> for more support and encouragement to refill daily with faith, self care, health and wellness!</p> <p>Follow me on <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/karidavis_thewell" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?