In this episode, John talks about part #6 of the F6 Formula - fun. Discover new ways to have fun. It’s easy after you get married to forget how to have fun (especially with your spouse). Build fun into what you do, and as you start to experience the fun together, it will make your relationships so much better! As your relationship with your spouse improves, your kids (if you have them) will begin to notice.
Here’s a sampling of what this episode offers …
[01:30] - How to be more intimate with your significant other and schedule fun.
[02:34] - Don’t allow technology, kids, and career to keep you from having fun with your spouse/significant other.
[05:39] - The importance of understanding one another’s dreams and goals.
[09:30] - We make time for what’s important to us!
[12:43] - You can get to a place of healing and bonding with your partner.
[15:32] - Simple ways to cultivate bonding include taking walks and doing enjoyable activities together.
[22:23] - Think long term and make time for each other to better support one another.
[23:23] - Turn the F6 Formula into your super power of blessing and grace and share it with others as you do life with them.
QUOTES:
“Sometimes I am so preoccupied with work, growing and expanding my various businesses and trying to grow as a person and a leader, that I forget to have fun.”
“Some of the things that you're doing hobby-wise may be good for you physically, but are they good for your relationships?”
“Learn to adapt your changes, make them better because not all changes are for the better.”
“Make a conscious effort to be better because when you're better, your relationships get better.”
“We must get to a place where we can be real and raw with each other in order to help one another.”
USEFUL RESOURCES
https://www.foryourmarriage.com/weekly-dating-ideas/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/five-ways-to-add-fun-to-your-marriage/
https://www.verywellmind.com/fun-things-couples-can-do-together-3129598
https://www.allprodad.com/ideas-for-how-to-add-fun-back-into-your-marriage/
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EPISODE CREDITS
Intro music provided by Tony Palacios - https://www.instagram.com/tonytonedog/
Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/