Life Repurposed

Life Repurposed


Trading Hobbies: Discover a New Appreciation for Your Spouse

July 30, 2020

In this episode:

Michelle talks with her husband, Phil, about how she tried deer hunting and he tried her hobbies as they discovered more about each other and learned to appreciate their uniqueness. Laugh along as they talk about the debut of their new book for couples.

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Inspired Life
I used to make fun of the hunting videos that Phil watched, and I resented the time he spent in the woods. But then I got my own blaze orange and tried rifle season because I wanted to know what drew him to the woods. It helped me to understand his interest in hunting because I could appreciate the peace of the woods and the connection with nature. I also took back everything I ever said about hunting videos when I got my own book. In the audio, we talk about our experience.

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Life, Repurposed
Trying each other's hobbies is a great way to explore what the other likes. It drew us closer together and helped me to release some of my resentment about Phil's hobby after I tried it. He also tried making cards and coloring with me. We don't have to love our spouse's hobby to try it out and use the experience as an opportunity to notice how passionate they are about it, how they use their unique skills, how they excel in it, and how it energizes them.
We discussed some of the questions in the end of that chapter in the episode as well. Laugh along as Phil co-hosts with me this week!

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