Lynette and Matt Hoyle share their journey of marriage, from the difficulties in the first year to the brink of divorce and the subsequent healing and growth. They discuss the importance of commitment and working on the marriage, as well as actively showing love and care for each other. They emphasize the need to handle conflict in a healthy way and change conflict styles that may have been learned from their parents. 

Despite the challenges, they believe that marriage can get better and better with time and effort. In this conversation, Lynette and Matt discuss the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution in their marriage. They emphasize the need to express feelings and concerns without blaming or attacking each other. 

They also highlight the value of compromise and the importance of managing conflict in a healthy way. The couple shares their belief in the benefits of therapy for maintaining a strong and healthy marriage. They encourage couples to seek counseling as a preventative measure and to address any issues that arise. Overall, they emphasize the importance of building a deep commitment and finding joy in the imperfections of marriage.

Takeaways:

• Marriage can be challenging in the first year, but it's important to work through the difficulties and communicate openly.

• Commitment and willingness to change are key to turning a struggling marriage around.

• Actively showing love and care for each other, even in small ways, can strengthen the relationship.

• Handling conflict in a healthy way and changing unhealthy conflict styles is crucial for a successful marriage.

• Marriage can improve and become more fulfilling over time with effort and dedication.

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