104: Your Marriage Sucks Because of These 3 Things

Brace yourself—your marriage might be struggling, and it's not for the reasons you think.In this direct and powerful solo episode, Evan Money kicks off the new year with a no-holds-barred discussion that promises crystal clarity and real, actionable steps to transform your relationship. Inspired by Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians and the NFL's highest stakes moments, Evan reveals the three core reasons marriages falter—and they all start with YOU: your actions, your attitude, and your mindset.This is not your typical feel-good marriage advice: Evan calls out the excuses, the blame-game, and challenges you to seize 100% control over your happiness. He dives deep into timeless wisdom, including a radical reframing of Jesus’s "new commandment," while sharing practical stories—from parking lot encounters to Super Bowl locker rooms—that show how quickly your attitude and actions can change everything.Key Highlights:Why blaming your partner is keeping your relationship stuck—and what actually moves the needleHow extraordinary sports leadership parallels extraordinary marriagesSimple but overlooked truths about love as an action, not just an emotionThe mindset shift that unlocks lasting "happily ever after"Tactical tips to start reframing and reigniting your connection—todayWhether your marriage feels “okay” or you’re desperate to light the spark again, this episode is your wake-up call and game plan for greatness.Episode Overview:00:00:01 – Full-contact warning and episode intro00:01:05 – Why sharpening your skills as a caretaker of romance matters00:01:31 – Inspiration from Bruce Arians and an unexpected takeaway00:02:00 – The truth about who controls your marriage’s quality00:03:10 – The only three things making your marriage “suck”00:04:29 – Control versus influence: what you really own00:05:12 – New commandment: Love as an action word00:06:00 – Motion creates emotion: how actions spark love00:07:07 – The attitude adjustment: your choice every moment00:09:33 – The mindset of greatness from sports to your relationship00:12:17 – Fall in love with the journey, not just the destination00:13:13 – Making changes actionable and maintaining momentum00:14:14 – Closing and where to find more marriage greatness