2255: A Fine Romance: Secrets to Making Love Last a Lifetime by Dr. Donna Rockwell of PsychAlive on Marriage Advice

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2255: Dr. Donna Rockwell shares the secrets behind Melva and Jesse Johnson's lasting marriage. Their story highlights the importance of mutual appreciation, proactive behavior, and seeing conflict as an opportunity for growth, offering valuable insights into fostering a joyful and fulfilling relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/a-fine-romancesecrets-to-making-love-last-a-lifetime/ Quotes to ponder: "There were times Jesse experienced me as critical, and I would say, 'I’m not critical.' But I needed to pay attention to my impact on him." "The goal is for couples to cross the bridge to their partner’s country, and really hear, understand and make sense of it, and then imagine how their partner feels within that context." "Men are so afraid to show their vulnerability. Choosing to be vulnerable with Melva was freeing and healing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices