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Harriet Chung, marriage mentor who coaches couples on love languages and shared rituals, and Peter Chung, longtime husband and mentor with practical habits for lasting connection, discuss keeping marriage close through life’s seasons. They talk about shared activities and travel, mentoring younger couples, practicing each other’s love languages, and setting intentional long‑term goals.

Harriet Chung, longtime student-care worker and wife, and Peter Chung, seasoned wealth manager and husband, reflect on 40 years of marriage. They recount turbulent early years, talk about mentoring and parenting clashes. They highlight timing conversations, using timeouts, avoiding accusatory language, and building shared dreams.

Couples navigating the empty‑nest years explore how quieter lives reveal new questions about identity and connection. They share playful backstories and the slow, steady work of rebuilding intimacy. Practical ideas include recreating dates, honoring different rhythms, leaning on community, and using gratitude and love languages to rekindle warmth.

A couple recounts three decades of marriage, touching on how shared values and faith grounded their relationship. They talk about parenting clashes, learning to give each other space, and practical choices like one partner becoming a stay‑at‑home mum. The conversation covers reentering work after many years, small habits that prevent escalation, and simple ways to nourish emotional connection through life’s seasons.

Benny Bong, a family and marital therapist who works with couples and families, sketches healthy sexuality as more than physical closeness. He explores emotional, cognitive, and spiritual intimacy. He discusses how disconnection, secrecy, and online pressures harm relationships and how children absorb parental dynamics. Listeners are urged to slow down, reconnect, and strengthen emotional bonding at home.

Grandparents often step in to help raise grandchildren, but what happens when support turns into tension?In this episode of the Connect2 Podcast, host Ee Jay speaks with Fook Cheong and Mabel—creators of the SPYCes framework—on how grandparents can be allies, not adversaries, in their adult children’s parenting journey.Discover why the season of raising children ends when your children become independent self-supporting adults, and why respecting boundaries is key to harmony. Learn practical tips on communication, mindset shifts, and avoiding rivalry. Fook Cheong and Mabel share insights from 39 years of marriage and their experience guiding families through intergenerational challenges.Whether you’re a parent seeking help from grandparents or a grandparent wanting to support without overstepping, this episode offers practical strategies for fostering trust, respect, and shared purpose. Tune in for actionable steps to strengthen marriages and family bonds across generations.--“I was all ready to quit after seven years of marriage. The endless communication breakdowns, deep-seated misunderstandings, and growing resentment in me has taken its toll.”- Tricia (Name has been edited to protect the client’s privacy)Life can be overwhelming. Having a listening ear can bring relief, help you feel supported, and improve relationships. Make an appointment with a counsellor today. Find our more www.family.org.sg/counselling. Fees apply.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

In this engaging conversation, Raymond and Jenny Teo, co-founders of Ten Butterfingers and seasoned marriage educators, share insights from their 25-year journey. They tackle the impact of Hollywood on intimacy expectations and discuss why couples often shun conversations about sex. They redefine intimacy as a blend of communication and physical closeness, emphasizing humility and continuous learning. The Teos encourage engaged couples to seek mentorship and highlight that intimacy is a lifelong journey requiring patience and open dialogue.

Raymond and Jenny Teo, founders of Ten Butter Fingers and married for 25 years, share their journey navigating in-law dynamics. They reveal how early tensions around visits led to conflicts due to varying expectations. By prioritizing their marriage and finding creative routines, they eased pressures. They emphasize the importance of empathy, reminding listeners that in-laws are learning too. Moreover, they discuss the need for a united front and consulting each other before commitments, ensuring balance and respect in family relationships.

Raymond and Jenny Teo, co-founders of Ten Butter Fingers and experienced marriage workshop facilitators, dive deep into the intersection of money and marriage. They explore differing financial habits and the importance of communication in managing finances as a couple. The Teos highlight stewardship principles, the power of delayed gratification, and the joy found in low-cost activities. They also tackle financial tensions shaped by family influences and share strategies for budgeting effectively, ultimately emphasizing that true happiness in marriage transcends mere dollars and cents.

In this enlightening discussion, Jenny and Raymond Teo, co-founders of Ten Butterfingers with 25 years of marriage experience, share practical wisdom on managing household chores as a couple. They explore how teamwork, not scorekeeping, fosters connection, emphasizing flexibility and prioritizing rest. The couple unveils the importance of clear communication about responsibilities and tackling the mental load. With tips on quick cleans and the value of outsourcing, they remind listeners that a harmonious home reflects shared values and love.