The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
If you're a mama whose marriage has become increasingly disconnected and difficult after kids, this podcast is for you. Join host Michelle Purta each week as she has open and honest conversations about what it takes to have a successful and healthy marriage focusing on healthy communication and deep connection.
While mom life can feel rewarding, it can also feel like losing yourself. You trade in your self care for self sacrifice and your marriage takes a backseat or no seat at all as you juggle this crazy life where it feels like all you do is chores, take care of the kids, and work.
Well, here is the space where you get to be reminded that you don't have to choose between being a good mom and having a great marriage. Being happily married is a skill and skills can be learned, so tune in weekly to get your dose of how to upgrade your experience of marriage through motherhood!
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The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
Ep. 201 - The 2 Words That Are More Impactful Than "I Love You" in Marriage
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Are you craving deeper emotional connection, more intimacy, and stronger partnership in your marriage—especially while juggling motherhood?
In this episode we’re diving into why “thank you” is more powerful than “I love you” when it comes to keeping your marriage strong and satisfying.
Many women feel unseen and unappreciated by their spouses, especially under the weight of parenting and daily responsibilities. But did you know that gratitude—not just communication or love—is one of the strongest predictors of marital satisfaction?
Whether you’re a mom feeling burnt out from doing it all or a wife longing to feel valued by your husband, this episode gives you practical ways to bring appreciation into your marriage. You'll also learn how to ask for gratitude without sounding like you're complaining or nagging.
🎧 Listen in to discover:
- Why “I love you” might not be enough to feel emotionally connected
- How expressing (and receiving) appreciation impacts your relationship
- The research-backed link between gratitude and marital satisfaction
- Easy, daily ways to express gratitude that go beyond the basics
- How to ask for appreciation in a way that builds intimacy—not tension
If you want your marriage to feel more like a team—more respectful, connected, and joyful—this episode is a must-listen.
Thank you for listening!
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