Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After
Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that!I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU! Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!
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Sep 28, 2022 • 19min
Ep 198 - Supercharge Your Physical Intimacy with One Easy Assignment
In this episode, I'm talking about physical intimacy, what it is and what it is not. I'm listing tons of ways to bring more physical touch and affection into your relationship and why that's even important. I leave you with a very simple assignment, that if completed will give you amazing results. Try it and let me know how it goes for you. For all the details on the Secrets of Happily Ever After Summit and how to register for FREE, go to: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sheasummit. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, because it's FREE!Send us Fan Mail
Sep 21, 2022 • 31min
Ep 197 - 3 Things that Matter in Every Marriage with Dr. Kim Kimberling
In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Kim Kimberling of Awesome Marriage about 3 Things that Matter in Every Marriage. Those 3 things are communication, finances and sex. Dr. Kim talks about the most important thing to remember when communicating with your spouse, how to communicate about tough topics like finances and sex and sex the way God intended it for married couples. If you enjoyed this episode, we know you will love the Secrets of Happily Ever After Summit, where I intervew 31 other experts, including Dr. Kim about how to live happily ever after with your spouse. You can register for FREE at: www.secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sheasummit. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear from these experts and it's FREE, so what are you waiting for? Go sign up right NOW!Send us Fan Mail
Sep 14, 2022 • 15min
Ep 196 - How to Super-Charge Your Spiritual Intimacy Even if You Are Not Religeous
This week's episode is all about Spiritual Intimacy and how you and your partner can work together to find the right combination of spirituality that helps you feel close and connected to each other and a higher power. I talk about the power of prayer and the importance of praying with and for your spouse. I share some insights I've gained from working with couples who are experiencing faith transitions and how sexual intimacy can be a spiritual experience. Join us for the 5 Steps to Improve and Increase Your Intimacy Webclass: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/intimacywebclass Or, if you are local to the Boise/Meridian Area, come to Ditch the Resentment Date Night on Saturday, September 17th. Learn more by searching that in Eventbrite or get your tickets HERE.Send us Fan Mail
Sep 7, 2022 • 21min
Ep 195 - How to Super-Charge Your Recreational Intimacy with Fun and Laughter
In this episode of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, I share tips on how you can increase recreational intimacy with your partner. Recreational intimacy refers to the bond that is created and strengthened by having fun with your partner. What hobbies or activities do you like to do together? Do you share any inside jokes? How do you make each other laugh? I share my own answers to these questions and more.Show Highlights:[04:21] Why recreational intimacy with your partner is important[06:25] How going out to a comedy show or watching funny videos with your partner can make your marriage more fun[08:40] How you can introduce novelty to your date nights[09:51] How outdoor activities can increase recreational intimacy[11:32] How fun and laughter come into play in the bedroom[14:35] Why it’s important to share inside jokes with your partner[18:28] Why you should make time for datesLinks and Resources:Check out Secrets of Happily Ever AfterCheck out 5 Steps to Increase Intimacy in Your MarriageCheck out Ditch the Resentment Date Night Connect with Monica on InstagramConnect with Monica through emailSend us Fan Mail
Aug 31, 2022 • 19min
Ep 194 - How to Super-Charge Your Emotional Intimacy Which Leads to More
Today I'm giving you tips to super-charge your emotional intimacy, which is the workhorse of all the intimacies. Emotional intimacy includes communication and how you connect with each other on a personal level. How well do you know your partner's inner world? I'm giving you the best ways to get to know them better on a deeper level. I created a resource, which is 51 Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse to Get to Know Them Better. You can download it for FREE by going to www.secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/51questions. I'm also hosting a webclass called 5 Steps to Increase Intimacy in Your Marriage. I promise you do NOT want to miss it. You can find all the details and how to attend HERE - www.secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/intimacywebclass. See you there! If you haven't taken the Intimacy Level Quiz yet, you can do so HERE - https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/62eb4e0a590de0001833745dSend us Fan Mail
Aug 24, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 193 How to Increase the Level of Intimacy in Your Marriage
In this episode, I'm talking about the results of the Intimacy Level Quiz we launched a couple weeks ago. After thousands of you have taken the quiz, I was surprised and delighted at the results. I talk about each of the levels and give you two big tips for how to raise the intimacy in your marriage all by yourself. These suggestions are relationship gold. If you haven't take this 3-minute quiz to find out the level of intimacy in your marriage, you should go to: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/62eb4e0a590de0001833745d I'm also inviting you to join me for a one-hour webclass where I will reveal 5 secret ways to raise the level of intimacy in your marriage. I promise you do NOT want to miss this class. To sign up, just go to: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/intimacywebclass.Send us Fan Mail
Aug 18, 2022 • 19min
Ep 192 - Why This Podcast is Getting a New Name and How it Came to Be
I just couldn't hold it in any longer. This podcast is getting a facelift and a brand new name! Next week's episode will be published under the name: Secrets of Happily Ever After. The cover art isn't changing much, but the name will be different. The content is new and improved and we're stepping everthing up a notch or 10 notches. In this episode, I'm talking about how and why the change came about and in future episodes, I will talk more in depth about the concepts I'm learning about that create that ever so elusive happily ever after. If you enjoyed this or any other episode, please be sure to leave a review or share this podcast (Secrets of Happily Ever After) with a friend or family member. Your reviews help others find the show and the truth is, we could all use some help strenthening and improving marriages. If you haven't already, you should take a few minutes to take the Intimacy Level Quiz available here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/62eb4e0a590de0001833745d.Send us Fan Mail
Aug 11, 2022 • 16min
Ep 191 My First Episode Back After a Long Break Spending Time with Loved Ones
This is my first episode back after taking a break and spending some much needed quality time with my favorite humans on the planet. I give an update on my family and make some announcements about cool things that are coming soon. My favorite announcement is that the Intimacy Level Quiz that I've been working on all summer is finally ready for you to take! Did you know that there are 4 levels of intimacy a couple can acheive in their marriage? Take this quick 3-minute quiz to find out what level you are at. You'll be so glad you did! https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/62eb4e0a590de0001833745d Once you have your quiz results, come tell me on Instagram what level you are at, so I can create some fun resources to help you raise your intimacy level, even if you are at the highest level. There is always room for improvement, right? You will notice this episode has no intro or outro. It's because I started using new equipment to improve the audio quality of my episodes, and I don't know how to use it yet. I decided to lauch the episode anyway and figure out the fancy stuff later. I hope you enjoy it. And I hope you will come back each week for brand new, amazing episodes every Thursday. Send us Fan Mail
Feb 7, 2022 • 35min
190. How to Communicate Your Expectations with Greg and Rachel Denning
In today's episode, I'm chatting with my friends, Greg and Rachel Denning of Extraordinary Family Life about expectations in marriage and love. We quickly come to the conclusion that husbands don't get hints. All joking aside, unrealistic expectations are the breeding ground for lots of unnecessary disappointment and resentment. Our conversation covers how to start becoming aware of our expectations and their effects of our relationship, what to do instead and how to communicate so our partners don't have to guess what we are thinking. In honor of Valentine's Day, we are working together to bring you a very special bundle which includes the Offensive Playbook Challenge for husbands together with Greg's Be the Man Workshop for one low price. You can check out that deal here: https://offensiveplaybookchallenge.com.Send us Fan Mail
Jan 31, 2022 • 24min
189. How to CREATE Intimacy in an Evolved Marriage
In this week's episode, Eric MacDougall of the Evolved Marriage Podcast interviews me about how to create more intimacy even in the busyest seasons of life. We discuss desire differences, how to approach conversations around intimacy with your spouse and my favorite equation for creating the relationship of your dreams... Curiosity + Vulnerablility = Creation Join us for the 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge at: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge And check out the Evolved Marriage Podcast with Kate and Eric MacDougall here: https://evolvedmarriagepodcast.buzzsprout.comSend us Fan Mail
