Meredith and Craig on Marriage Myths, Boundaries, and Building Strong Relationships

In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, Meredith and Craig join LS Kirkpatrick to explore myths and realities in marriage, beginning with debunking the 50/50 marriage concept. They discuss learning from past relationships, adopting a 200% mindset, and the importance of fun in marriage. The conversation delves into handling disagreements, one-sided efforts, and the role of counseling, while also highlighting the book's humor and storytelling. Themes of curiosity, self-worth, and boundaries are examined, along with commitments for a strong partnership. The episode covers the book launch, family reactions, and writing with objectivity, emphasizing self-relationship and growth. It concludes with advice on connecting with the authors and book availability.

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Meredith

Guest • 26%

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LS Kirkpatrick

Host • 40%

Craig

Guest • 33%

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction and hosts Meredith and Craig
1:18	Debunking the 50/50 marriage myth
2:29	Learning from past relationships and responsibility in marriage
6:32	The 200% mindset in relationships
8:05	Structure of the book and importance of fun
11:02	Handling disagreements and communication
15:01	Challenges of one-sided effort and counseling
21:01	Book content, humor, and storytelling
27:13	Curiosity, self-worth, and boundaries in marriage
33:26	Commitments for an unstoppable team
37:30	Book launch and preorders
38:35	Family reactions to the book and storytelling balance
45:44	Writing with an objective perspective and mission
47:57	Self-relationship importance and personal growth
50:56	Preparing for and sharing relationship advice
52:45	Connecting with the authors and book availability
53:37	Final thoughts and call to action

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