3/17/26 – THE TRANSORMATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A MAN AND HIS WIFE

– Relationship challenges in general:
– Fitness is a 1 man show, fellowship takes 2 or more
– Dealing with another individual with their own minds, attitudes, objectives, etc.
– Relationships are dynamic – ever changing
– What does this mean? Can you provide examples of this?
– Phrases like Relational Rhythm and Dynamic Equilibrium

– Why is this the most important relationship?
– Center of the concerntrica
– How do you know when you’re leading well at home?
– How and where have you seen this relationship affect others?

– Skills and Love:
– Maintenance = Deceleration
– Are you currently accelerating or decelerating?
– The Culture is a Jester
– There is no fifty yard line
– Where are you on the football field currently?
– Your wife is not your best friend
– Do you put your wife on a pedestal?
– Joy Trumps Happiness
– How do you define joy and/or happiness in your relationship?

Additional Questions/Thoughts:
– Do men usually lack skill or effort more?
– What conversations have we been avoiding?
– What kills connection faster – conflict or neglect?
– Leadership means going first – apologize first, initiate first.
– Are there small weekly habits we can implement that would make a difference?
– How would our partners rate our effort?
– How can we stay connected during stressful seasons?

WHAT IS 1 THING YOU WILL DO THIS WEEK TO ACCELERATE THE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR M?