Raising Marriage Podcast
Building Connection Through Kindness: Manners in Marriage
This episode of the Raising Marriage podcast focuses on the importance of manners in marriage.
Kirsten and John discuss how good manners can build respect, show appreciation, and create connection between partners.
They explain that manners go beyond just saying "please" and "thank you" to include acknowledging each other, showing gratitude for big and small contributions, and finding moments to connect throughout busy days.
The episode provides practical tips for improving manners in marriage, such as greeting each other when entering/leaving, expressing genuine thanks, having regular check-ins, and making an effort to notice positive things about your partner.
Kirsten and John emphasize that cultivating good manners can help prevent taking each other for granted and foster a more positive perspective on the relationship.
Resources
Episode 45 of Raising Marriage podcast - Discusses the weekly marriage check-in practice