SUMMARY"Fix Your Marriage Before It's Broken" is a detailed conversation about the importance of self-awareness, communication, vulnerability, and trust. This discussion covers the types of things folks should want to know about themselves and each other before marriage, the role of external perspectives in understanding oneself, and the significance of embracing individual growth alongside marital unity.RESOURCES NAMEDTemperments (Arno Profiling System)https://aandbcounseling.com/history-of-arno-profile-system/ANALOGYNavigating marriage is like gardening together; it requires understanding the soil of your own and your partner's emotional landscape, regular communication like watering, removing weeds of misunderstanding through vulnerability and nurturing growth through trust. Just as gardens thrive with care, patience, and attention to the needs of each plant, marriages flourish when both partners actively work on themselves and their relationship.NOTES 🗣️ Emphasizing communication as key to resolving misunderstandings. 💡 Highlighting the importance of self-awareness in personal and relational growth. ❤️ Discussing vulnerability as a strength in deepening marital bonds. 🔄 Reflecting on the dynamic process of learning and growing together. 🌱 Recognizing individual interests and passions is vital for a healthy relationship. 🪞 Using external perspectives to gain insights into one's own behaviors and attitudes. 💑 Exploring the balance between being a partner and maintaining individuality. 🛠️ Addressing the significance of constructive criticism in personal development. 🙏 Stressing the role of faith and spirituality in guiding relationship values. 📚 Planning to delve deeper into the concept of vulnerability in future discussions.KEYWORDS Vulnerability: The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. In the context of the video, it refers to the willingness to be open and honest about one's feelings, thoughts, and experiences, fostering deeper connections. Self-awareness: The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. The video emphasizes its importance in understanding how individual behaviors and attitudes affect the marriage. Communication: The act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semantical rules. The transcript highlights communication as essential for expressing needs, desires, and concerns within the marriage. Constructive criticism: Feedback given to someone to improve or help, rather than just criticizing. It's mentioned as a tool for growth and understanding in personal and marital development.FOLLOW US:https://www.refocusedae.comInstagram.com/refocused.aeFacebook.com/refocused.aeBiography:Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness of what was going on in his life and the world. Navigating through college, career, and entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24 and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to his father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, and entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.Essence was born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ-centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.