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Food for thought: Sometimes all your partner is looking for is a listening ear - no words, no judgement. To find out more about this form of listening, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/10/18/employing-the-art-of-deep-listening-in-relationships-and-marriage/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: Breaking from negative relationship/marriage patterns requires effort and consistence in pursuing a new behaviour. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/10/11/breaking-negative-relationship-marriage-patterns-in-families-a-teaching-series-part-iii/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: Breaking away from a negative family pattern takes a lot of effort and a new way of thinking. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/10/04/breaking-negative-relationship-marriage-patterns-in-families-a-teaching-series-part-ii/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: It is important to pay attention to established relationship/ marriage patterns or behaviours in one's family to avoid unconsciously repeating errors. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/09/27/breaking-negative-relationship-marriage-patterns-in-families-a-teaching-series/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Point for reflection: Children form their impressions about love and marriage from the examples set by their parents. To find out ways to create healthy pictures of marriage in a young mind, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/09/19/intentional-parenting-part-ii-reflections-for-singles/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: Sometimes people are averse to getting married because they are carrying childhood wounds from their parents' marital squabbles. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/09/14/intentional-parenting-reflections-for-singles/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: When was the last time you applied the brakes when involved in a spat with your loved one? To find out ways to manage your emotions and reactions when angry, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/09/06/anger-management-and-conflict-resolution-in-relationships-marriage-part-iii/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: Anger is potent in its ability to bring about a positive change when handled wisely. To find more about handling anger wisely in a relationship/marriage, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/08/30/anger-management-and-conflict-resolution-in-relationships-marriage-part-ii/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: Just as life is governed by seasons, every relationship/ marriage is governed by seasons of warmth and cold. To find out how to navigate the various seasons a relationship/marriage may be exposed to, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/developing-a-healthy-perspective-about-relationships-marriage/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: The true nature of a person cannot be deciphered at a glance. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/looking-beneath-the-surface-reflections-for-singles/ Credit: Image by Freepik

What we believe propels our actions - either positive or negative. In this episode, we take a look at some common lenses through which people view their relationships: the auto-pilot view, the economic view and the sexual view.

Food for thought: Preparing for marriage also involves coming up with a working plan for how your marriage and family life will look like. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/preparing-for-marriage-reflections-for-singles-part-ii/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: It takes more than having a steady source of income to succeed in marriage. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/07/26/preparing-for-marriage-reflections-for-singles/ Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: One way to stifle your relationship/marriage is through emotional neglect of your partner. To find out ways to be emotionally present and engaged in your relationship/marriage , please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/?p=1027 Credit: Image by Magnific

Food for thought: It is very easy to get caught up in the flurry of activity in today's busy and digitally connected world and forget to be emotionally present in one's relationship/marriage. To find out more about how to have a thriving and successful relationship/marriage in today's world , please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/running-successful-marriages-in-a-hyper-busy-and-connected-world/ Credit: Image by Magnific