023: Marriage meetings

Welcome to the Communicate and Connect Podcast, where we delve into practical strategies to enrich your relationships. I'm your host, Elizabeth Polinsky, a seasoned military marriage counselor, and today we're focusing on a transformative concept that can significantly strengthen your marriage—marriage meetings. This episode is especially beneficial for those who are newlyweds, contemplating marriage, or even couples who've shared many years together but are seeking ways to deepen their connection. In the latest installment of our relationship series, we explore the powerful concept of marriage meetings, inspired by the Relationship Radar Meetings I encountered before even embarking on my journey as a marriage counselor. These monthly meetings have been a game-changer for me and my husband, providing a structured approach to discussing unresolved conflicts, planning future goals, and ensuring we remain on the same page. By setting aside dedicated time for these critical conversations, couples can alleviate anxiety and resentment, allowing them to fully embrace and enjoy their quality time together. This episode unpacks the numerous benefits of marriage meetings, such as planning your finances, discussing family matters, resolving conflicts about parenting, and even addressing sensitive topics like intimacy. With an organized agenda, your conversations can be more productive and lead to a more harmonious relationship. Plus, I'm sharing a downloadable meeting template designed to help you initiate this practice in your own marriage, providing a clear roadmap to foster communication and connection. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  Download the Getting Ready for Marriage Checklist here.  You can sign up for Elizabeth's FREE 10-week relationship email course here.  Read the show notes for this episode here.    Free Relationship Pattern Assessment Are you having the same conversation over and over? Many couples assume they have a communication problem when they're actually stuck in a relationship pattern that keeps creating the same conflict. Take the free Relationship Pattern Assessment to identify the pattern that may be keeping you disconnected and learn what to focus on next. 👉 https://pages.communicateandconnect.com/relationship-quiz