EPS 34 Growing up Military

In this heartfelt episode of "The Extraordinary Marriage," Jeff & Connie explore the unique challenges and valuable lessons learned from a life shaped by the love, structure, and the discipline of a military upbringing. 💂‍♂️ (00:00) It seems like it works out fine. Come closer. No, we're the same height (01:12) Today we're looking at Jeff's life growing up in the military (03:24) Jeff: My dad was a marine. He joined the marines in 1953 (07:35) My dad went to Vietnam in 67 and 1967 and came home in 69 (08:52) So often we forget about the reality of the military (09:35) With your dad gone. How did that affect you and your brothers (11:20) Your dad was deployed a lot, and how did that affect your parents (14:23) As a military kid, you had to move a lot (19:25) Your dad was deployed to Vietnam and your mom worked at a church (25:05) High standards, high values, reaching for something more make a difference in marriage (31:41) Connie Durham: Some military families don't get the attention they need (04:15) Jeff shares insights into his father's role as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in the Marines (09:30) The silent burden of a family during deployment and the strength found in unity ( 14:50) The influence of frequent relocations on friendships and adapting to change (19:20) The resilience and support within the family dynamic during a parent's absence (24:05) Strategies for reintegration and maintaining a strong marriage post-deployment (29:00) Connie offers practical advice for raising standards and respect in marriage (33:45) A special message of gratitude to military families and first responders (36:50) Anticipation for future episodes tackling common marital challenges Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, & Amazon.....that means on Alexa too. Connect with Connie for personalized coaching and relationship workshops at www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcast   🎁Here's my FREE page with multiple ways to enrich your Marriage https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/free-gifts  #theextraordinarymarriage #MilitaryFamily #MarriageStrength #Resilience #Communication #ExtraordinaryMarriage #Podcast #MilitaryChildhood #FamilyDynamics #RelationshipCoaching --- Ready to transform your marriage with tailored communication strategies? Visit www.theextraordinarymarriage.com  and join us on the journey to an extraordinary partnership.