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In today's episode of Three Minutes with Stuart, The Couples Expert explains the importance of a family vacation and a couples vacation.

If you can only take one vacation and you have to choose between going on a family vacation or a couples vacation, choose the couples vacation.

You may be asking yourself, why the couples vacation?

The reason you should choose the couples vacation, if you can't do both because of budget constraints or timing issues, is because it's so important that you and your partner have some time during the year where you the two of you can enjoy each other without the distractions of everyday life.

And.. vacation is just that, a vacation!

So, while you are on vacation, whether as a couple or a family, don't allow triggers to interfere with you and your partner having fun and truly enjoying the vacation together.

Direct download: 05-24-2017.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33am PDT
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In Episode 112 of The Couples Expert is all about summer fun. Get ready for some fun suggestions and ideas to make your summer vacation the best ever! 

The fun and memories that you create together helps to sustain you through future challenges and over the rough spots in life. Thanks for joining us today. Enjoy your summer kick off with Stuart. 

What you’ll learn on today’s podcast:

  • How to plan your couple’s time at 6:35
  • Why you need to let go of work at 7:39
  • How to handle it if you’re struggling in your relationship at 8:44
  • How to change the channel at 10:03
  • Suggestions for things to do at 12:42
  • The argument for “stay-cations” at 16:00

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In today's episode of Three Minutes with Stuart, Stuart talks about renewing wedding vow, and shares wedding vows that he wrote for his wife Debbie.

After being married to someone for several years we learn that the love we had in the beginning of our marriage is not the same as the type of love that develops from being married to someone for through life's challenges over the course of many years.

Typically, the love you have for your partner has grown deeper, and your bond should be stronger. That's why one of the most beautiful and rewarding moments a couple can have, especially if they have successfully completed counseling, is to renew their commitment to one another. This can be expressed by renewing your wedding vows.

Renewing your wedding vows is a beautiful and symbolic way to announce to the world that you STILL feel optimistic and joyful about their future together, and that you are still in love with your partner and wouldn't want to be in this world, going through life's ups and downs with anyone else.

 

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In episode 111 Stuart talks about a goal he sets for couples who come to his practice which is the renewing of their vows or a recommitment ceremony. Please listen as Stuart gives some insight and some great ideas for ways that couples can make their vow renewal a fantastic experience for all involved. 

What you’ll learn on today’s podcast: 

  • Transformation happens after a relationship injury is repaired at 3:03 
  • The reasons to renew your vows at 6:07 
  • Stuart is ordained to officiate when you renew your vows at 9:57 
  • Rituals and symbols that can be meaningful to you both at 12:20 
  • Who and what you can include in the ceremony and vows at 14:15

Click here to view the complete show notes.




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Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am PDT
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Mother's Day is right around the corner and as we prepare to celebrate the woman in our lives that raised us, or our wives and grandmothers, we thought it important to acknowledge the women who are in the role of mother for children who are not biologically theirs.

In today's 3 Minutes with Stuart video, Stuart shares a little about his family upbringing in a blended family. He also talks about his wife Debbie, who is not the mother of his two children from a previous relationship.

He asks the question: Which Mother is A Priority on Mother's Day?

The answer to that question is BOTH.

Though the stepmother is easily overlooked, she should be celebrated just as much as the natural mother of a child. Yes, the biological mother birthed the children and still plays an active role in the child's life (in most situations), however, stepmothers sign up for a package deal. Just like stepfathers do.

They walk into a situation knowing that there are children involved that are not theirs, and take on some level of responsibility for the child(ren). That should be recognized by husbands, the children, and even the biological mother.

This Mother's Day, if you are apart of a blended family, be sure to emphasize the importance of celebrating BOTH mothers. It's a touchy subject in lots of families, but the fact still remains stepmother's are mother's too.

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Episode 110 of The Couples Expert Podcast is all about appreciating all the special women in our lives, but particularly our mothers and the mothers of our children. 

Listen as Stuart recounts his growing up in a blended family and the lessons he learned about the importance of his Mother and her role in the family. He also had a Stepmother whom he loved and was very influential in his life. He talks about ways to honor the important women in your life this Mother’s Day, (Sunday, May 14th).                                                            

What you’ll learn from today’s podcast:

  • Moms deserve your encouragement every day at 3:00
  • It helps when you’re struggling to see your partner through fresh eyes at 4:17
  • Dad’s responsibility on Mother’s Day at 5:49
  • Some suggestions for making Mom’s day special at 7:45
  • Recognize your partner for all they do and show appreciation at 10:49
  • Suggestions for a romantic Mother’s Day treat for her at 12:05
  • If you listen you will learn what she wants at 15:19
  • Honor Mom and Grandmother on Mother’s Day 17:44
  • Stepmoms are Moms too at 18:21

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In today's Three Minutes with Stuart, Stuart shares what a couple that truly wants to move forward and heal their relationship after an affair must do.

An affair is one of the worst relationship injuries, and going through the process of affair recovery is hard on both partners.

Tune in to today's episode and find out why Stuart says that in order to move forward after an affair you have to "bury your marriage".

Direct download: How_to_Overcome_Infidelity_in_a_Marriage.mp3
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In Episode 109 of The Couples Expert Podcast Stuart’s guest is Jim Thomas. Jim Thomas is an internationally known speaker, EFT guru and teacher. He and Stuart are going to be discussing sexuality, infidelity, monogamy and long term partnerships.

Please Note: The language in this podcast may not be suitable for small children. We advise parental guidance. Please take a listen to Stuart and Jim’s candid and genuine discussion of sex, love and relationship issues around the topic of infidelity. 

What you’ll learn from today’s podcast: 

  • What defines “normal” and conversations about sex and gender at 8:50 
  • Fantasy and role play is more common than you think at 16:28 
  • Couples who have secure emotional bonds are more affectionate and have better sex at 23:45 
  • Kissing without expectation of sex increases affection and connection 26:10
  • How lack of emotional intimacy can lead to affairs and infidelity at 32:40
  • Specific things you can do right now at 39:00
  • Rebuilding trust after an affair 43:39

Click here to view the full show notes.

 

 

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The question of infidelity, and what is infidelity comes up a lot with couples. It can be a confusing topic because there's more than one type of infidelity.

Of course the most commonly known type of infidelity is sexual or physical infidelity. Having intercourse is not the only way that sexual infidelity takes place. Touching, hugging, kissing, caressing and holding hands are all parts of sexual infidelity.

In today's Three Minutes's with Stuart, Stuart discusses sexual infidelity, along with emotional infidelity and financial infidelity.

Direct download: 05-01-2017.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15pm PDT
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