ERP 306: How To Be Marriage-Minded And Support The Health Of Your Connection — An Interview with Marcia Berger

Fewer and fewer people are opting to get married as time passes by. Is marriage outdated? According to Marcia Naomi Berger, absolutely not. However, marriage has changed. In this episode, we'll talk about how marriage has changed over the years and why so many marriages fail. We'll discuss some myths and expectations around finding the right partner and we'll delve deeper into understanding the benefits of being marriage-minded and some tips in creating this wonderful connection with you and your partner and so much more. Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, leads dynamic marriage and communication workshops, is a popular speaker at conferences, a clinical social worker with a private psychotherapy practice, and has taught continuing education classes for therapists at the University of California Berkeley Extension, Alliant International University, and various professional associations. She's the author of Marriage Minded: An A to Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love and Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 7:08 The crying need for people to learn how to have good relationships skills and create good marriages. 8:05 How has marriage changed over the years. 11:02 What makes a good marriage? 13:55 Myths and expectations that get in the way of a good marriage 16:48 What men think about marriage and what keeps some women from finding the right person to marry. 18:52 The benefits of being marriage-minded. 20:50 Marcia's advice to those who have lost their passion in marriage. 26:11 Tips for keeping the fun alive when there are so many demands. 29:29 How can people recognize and overcome what's getting in the way of a good marriage. 36:13 The Marriage Meeting framework. Mentioned Marriage Minded: An A to Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love (book) (*Amazon affiliate link) The Marriage Meeting Program: A Strengths-Based Approach for Successful Relationships Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted (book) (*Amazon affiliate link) Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (book) (*Amazon affiliate link) ERP 252: How to Deal with Sexual Performance Anxieties - An Interview with Dr. Ian Kerner Connect with Marcia Naomi Berger Website marcianaomiberger.com Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: [email protected] If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the "Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins" button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.