Relationship Advice15 Aug 2018

160: How to Know You’re Ready For Marriage Or Kids

Are we ever really ready to get married or have kids? It’s a big question! There are some key things we need to ask ourselves in order to make a well informed, smart decision regarding these big life decisions. Listen to today’s show to learn how to ask the right questions. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why it’s important that you not seek a partner to ‘complete you’ Falling for the narrative of your life rather than the reality The importance of aligned values with your partner Debunking the myth that love is all you need to make a relationship work What to do when one partner wants one thing and the other something else And much more! Jonathan Decker is a husband, father, family therapist, actor, and author. He is the clinical director of Your Family Expert, offering relationship coaching, counseling, and online courses to help you wherever you are. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/160 Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective communication methods with state-of-the-art technology. Go to Babbel.com or download the app and enter the promo code ido to try it for free! LOLA: A modern approach to feminine care. LOLA is a female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, and liners. They now offer sex products, too! For 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter IDO when you subscribe! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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