Engaging Walk

<p>Rubie and Drake are a married couple from San Diego, California who plan Engaging Walks to keep their marriage interesting and refreshing. Stay connected with your significant other by joining them on their Engaging Walks, as they discuss topics like communication, conflict, connection, children, faith, and responsibilities.</p>

Episode 65: Compromise

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie discuss the importance of compromise in the relationship. How do we compromise? When is it appropriate to "give-in" to your partner? What is actually happening when we compromise?

08-11
24:51

Episode 64: Communication

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie are back after a bit of a sabbatical while they cared for their first baby. We continue on with communication as part of the five c's of connection. Drake will address issues like growing in your capacity for open dialogue, important topics to discuss, and the trajectory of communication development as it parallels the varying levels of commitment in a long-term relationship. We're so glad to be back!

04-23
27:21

Episode 63: Chemistry

Is Chemistry important in a relationship? Is it more important than compatibility, shared values, and a shared vision? What is chemistry in a relationship? Can the relationship be successful without it? Tune in to this week's episode, as Drake discusses these ideas and more.

11-12
20:52

Episode 62: Family Culture

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the importance of developing, maintaining, and protecting your family culture.

10-22
20:33

Episode 61: Motherhood

This weeks episode features the return of Rubie! She is back to discuss her perspective on motherhood. We will resume the five c's of connection next week. Rubie is back and discusses all the things she learned from pregnancy, child birth, and raising a little human being as a first time mom. You won't want to miss this episode!

09-28
36:02

Episode 60: Compatibility

In our first episode of the Five C's of Connection series, Drake discusses "Compatibility" and provides an in-depth analysis of the different and essential aspects of what makes couples compatible and how they can maintain their compatibility over the course of their relationship.

07-25
30:27

Episode 59: The Five C's of Connection

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the Five C's of Connection:

07-12
15:11

Episode 58: How Do We Forgive Our Parents?

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the process of coming to an understanding, forgiving, and reconciling with our parents in order to have a healthy relationship with boundaries as adults.

06-17
25:55

Episode 57: Why Parenting is So Difficult and How We Can Make it Easier

We're back! In this week's episode, Drake covers some of the leading research on the challenges of being a parent, and some strategies and tactics to be the best parent you can be. www.engagingwalk.com

06-14
40:40

Episode 56: The Greatest Benefit of Marriage

On today's episode, Drake discusses the greatest benefit of marriage. Out of the many advantages, benefits, and blessings that come with marriage, nothing beats this one!www.engagingwalk,com

05-11
17:52

Episode 55: Why Should Men Get Married in Today's Society When it Seems Like They Shouldn't

Many of the social media influencers have a cult-of-personality celebrating a life of hedonism and a playboy lifestyle. While these men may have pleasure in the moment, they are missing out on the spiritual and emotional growth and healing that occurs when a man takes a woman to be his lawfully wedded wife. On today's episode, Drake discusses the dangers of marriage for men in 2024, but provides some context on how to navigate those waters and the rewards of marriage. www.engagingwalk.com

05-09
27:47

Episode 54: What Makes a Healthy Family?

May 8, 2024. In today's episode, Drake discusses the importance and composition of a healthy family. What makes up a healthy family? Why is it important that our families are healthy? How have perspectives changed over the recent generations in terms of developing a healthy family? www.engagingwalk.com

05-08
16:04

Episode 53: Common Problems in Marriage

In this week's episode, Drake has recently gone spelunking into marriage Facebook groups and identified some of the most common issues according to the group members and how these problems can be corrected with a shift in perspective. You won't want to miss out on this week's conversation.

05-07
17:12

Episode 52: Who Should Apologize First?

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the importance of identifying who should apologize first in the relationship when there is a conflict, misunderstanding, or miscommunication. Make sure you tune in! www.engagingwalk.com

05-06
12:41

Episode 51: What it Has Been Like to Become Parents

Drake and Rubie now have a newborn at home - their first child. In this week's episode, Drake discusses what it has been like to transition into parenthood. You'll hear some of the challenges, joys, and new perspectives on life that he has gained by becoming a parent for the first time. www.engagingwalk.com

05-03
25:08

Episode 50: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 7: Create Shared Meaning

In this week's episode, Drake covers the final of the seven principles for making marriage work by Gottman.www.engagingwalk.comwww.gottman.com

04-06
19:29

Episode 49: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 6: Overcome Gridlock

In this week's episode, Drake gives an overview and commentary of the sixth principle for Gottman: overcome gridlock. Drake talks about the most relevant and important aspects of this chapter and gives his own insights to the significance of recognizing your spouse's dreams in order to maintain clarity for the family vision. Engaging Walk is not affiliated with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.comwww.gottman.com

03-18
18:31

Episode 48: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 5: Solve Your Solvable Problems

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the significance of Gottman's fifth principle of making marriage work: solve your solvable problems. For Gottman, this includes a discussion around the solvable and unsolvable problems in marriage, as well as a discussion around solving the solvable problems. Drake gives his perspective on this principle and some of the important factors in being able to solve our solvable problems. Engaging Walk is not affiliate with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

03-16
33:57

Episode 47: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 4: Let Your Partner Influence You

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie discuss the significance of Gottman's fourth principle: letting your partner influence you. They also give some commentary about how this relates to conflict resolution, being present in the relationship, and give some concrete examples. You won't want to miss this week's Monday episode! Engaging Walk is not affiliated or sponsored by Gottman Institute.www.engagingwalk,comwww.gottman.com

03-11
33:11

Episode 46: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 3: Turn Towards Each Other

In this week's episode, Drake gives us a review of Gottman's third principle: turn towards each other. He also provides his insight as to why this is so important in marriage and in relationships. You won't want to miss this episode! Engaging Walk is not affiliated with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.comwww.gottman.com

03-08
22:21

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