64 - What’s Love Got To Do With It

In this episode of Next Level Living, guest marriage coaches Shannon & Shirley Austin share marriage-saving principles that hold the key to understanding your partner and identifying the personal perspectives that mold your responses.

Counsel with people who’ve gone through something. Makes advice they give more credible. 

4:45 - “You need to have accountability partners.”

16:30 - Discussion of the shift in Shirley’s perspective that transformed her relationship. “The cup is half full and not half empty.”

25:41 - “Get out your feelings. Feelings will betray you. It’s only concerned with your growth. Stay operating in principles.” - Shannon

27:55 - “Don’t become too prideful when it comes to being shown who you are. There’s nothing to be shameful about when we are all imperfect. Just think about what he’s saying. Eat it!”- Shirley

Takeaways 

• When challenges come, don’t run. Find the lessons and blessings in that situation. 

• The foundation and core of your marriage are found in vows. 

• What foundational things do you have in place to sustain you through tough situations? 

• Pay attention to your spouses words concerning their feelings. 

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