How to Have A Better Marriage in the Second Half Than Before | Ep. 665
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Your marriage doesn’t have to grow old just because you do. The second half of marriage does not have to grow stale - make plans to make these your best years yet! Listen today to learn how. 

  Whether you’re looking ahead to the second half of marriage, or you’re already there, it is a great time to improve and grow. In today’s episode, Dr. Kim shares tips to avoiding complacency and embracing the best version of your marriage in the second half. 

  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

  Episode highlights include: 

How to jumpstart marriage growth if you’ve gotten complacent 

Practical steps to do the second half of marriage well - no matter where you are today 

Tips to bring back the fun and passion later in marriage

Simple conversation starters to help you get going 

How to find a mentor couple to help your marriage 

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  *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here)! 

  Couples Conversation Guide: 

  Main takeaway: The second half of marriage does not have to grow stale - evaluate where you’d like to see your marriage go from here, then take the steps to get there. 

  Questions to Discuss: 

What do you envision for your marriage in the next 5 years? 10 years? 20? 

What is one thing you can start doing today to move you toward that vision? 

What is one thing you need to stop doing today to move in that direction? 

  QUOTES 

If your marriage has been teetering, it can fall at this stage. - Lindsay Few

Nothing is worse than feeling lonely when your spouse is with you. - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

We’d seen couples who were older than us disconnect. We didn’t want that to happen.  - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

It’s never too late. But the earlier you start, the easier the transition will be. - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

If you’re one step ahead, you can help somebody. - Lindsay Few 

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