Flez leads discussion of “Principle 1: Enhance Your Love Maps” from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD.

(0:31 ) - “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To” - Blockbuster

(3:49 ) - “The One Thing” - Garrett and Brooke discuss their thoughts on last week’s episode as it relates to their marriage

Principle 1 Discussion - “Enhance Your Love Maps”

(9:59 ) - What is something new that you’ve learned about your partner recently that’s surprised you? How do you make an effort to stay updated on her life?

(18:18 ) - Have you ever realized that you did not know something important about your partner? How did that impact your relationship?

(28:32 ) - What keeps you from staying updated on your partner’s world? How do you overcome those challenges?

Next week, we’ll discuss Principle 2: “Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration” (pgs. 67-86).

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