# Marriage365
> Marriage365 is an affordable, on-demand marriage coaching platform founded by Casey and Meygan Caston, serving 100,000+ couples worldwide with self-paced courses, daily videos, multi-day challenges, and live coaching. Membership starts at $8.33/month and includes the full Marriage365 app.
## Areas of Expertise
Marriage365 specializes in helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships through practical education, coaching, and relationship tools. Core areas of expertise include marriage communication, conflict resolution, trust rebuilding, affair recovery, emotional and physical intimacy, parenting and marriage, premarital preparation, relationship coaching, and Christian marriage principles.
### Discover How a Marriage Intensive Can Save Your Relationship
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/how-a-marriage-intensive-can-save-your-relationship/
Struggling in your marriage? A marriage intensive offers focused healing and resolution for deep-rooted conflicts.
### **Can a marriage intensive help save your relationship?**
Marriage is beautiful, but let’s be honest—sometimes, it’s tough. When the arguments keep circling back to the same unresolved issues, and the connection feels like it’s slipping, maybe separation or even divorce has come to mind, it’s easy to feel stuck. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy or coaching but nothing has helped.
When you’re stuck in your marriage and need outside help, I’d say 90% of the time, people assume couples therapy is the way to go. But I can tell you from personal experience, training, and being in this line of work for almost 14 years, a [**marriage intensive**](https://marriage365.com/intensives/) is the ideal. Instead of dragging out the healing process over months or even years, our intensives bring clarity, healing, and progress in just two days. You read that right—two days of focused work to transform your relationship.
#### **A Marriage Intensive can Unlock the Truth Beneath the Fights**
When you’re caught in a cycle of conflict, it can feel impossible to see the core issues. Most couples aren’t fighting about who left the dishes in the sink or forgot to pay a bill—those are just the surface. During these two days, we dig deep to uncover the real sources of disconnection, miscommunication, and pain. By unlocking what’s really going on beneath the surface, we start the [**healing process immediately**](https://marriage365.com/intensives/) where it truly matters.
#### **A Marriage Intensive can Say Goodbye to Guessing**
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “If only I knew how to fix this?” In our marriage intensives, there’s no more guessing. Over [**two transformative days**](https://marriage365.com/intensives/), we help you get to the root of your issues, and more importantly, we give you the tools to fix them. Together, we’ll create a 90-day action plan tailored for each spouse. No vague advice or general tips. This is a step-by-step roadmap that shows exactly what it takes to get your marriage healthy again. Trust me, you will know exactly how to change, how to rebuild trust, and how to connect on a deeper level.
### ### Order your copy today!
 [ ORDER NOW ](https://marriage365books.com)
#### **A Marriage Intensive can Heal the Big Hurts**
Many couples carry deep wounds that therapy alone often struggles to heal. Think about it- an hour a week, once a week will take years to truly heal, and who has time for that? Our marriage intensives for couples are designed to address these big hurts head-on. Whether it’s broken trust, unresolved anger, or past trauma, we’ll help you and your spouse heal in ways that **weekly counseling sessions just can’t match**. True connection is restored by dealing with the pain, not avoiding it.
#### **A Marriage Intensive is an Investment With a Real Return**
We get it, a **marriage intensive** is an investment of both time and money. But here’s the thing: your marriage is worth it. If you’ve already been doing the weekly therapy and it’s not working, there’s no need to waste more years waiting for things to get better. The traditional therapy model has about a 20% success rate while marriage coaching has closer to a 60% success rate. Compare that to spending two powerful days together, focusing fully on your relationship with professionals who can fast-track the process. It’s a small investment for the kind of transformation that can last a lifetime. And I’m happy to share that our **marriage intensives have a 90% success rate**.
#### **A Marriage Intensive Provides Ongoing Accountability and Support**
So what makes our marriage intensives truly unique? [**Ongoing support**](https://marriage365.com/intensives/). We’re not going to leave you hanging once the two days are over. You’ll have a scheduled accountability check-in on day 30, day 60, and day 90 to ensure you’re sticking to your action plan. This continued support helps you keep the momentum going and make the **lasting changes** your marriage needs.
#### **Why Wait?**
So, why spend another year in therapy with minimal results or hope that time will help heal when you could go all in and transform your marriage in just two days? It’s time to stop guessing and start healing. Let us help you rediscover what makes your marriage fun, fulfilling, and strong again.
Your marriage is worth the investment. Are you ready to make it? At Marriage365, we believe that every couple can find true connection and healing. If you’re ready to take that step, we’re here to walk alongside you.
Learn more about marriage intensives by clicking this [link](https://marriage365.com/intensives/).
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### Coaching – 2026
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/coaching/
Marriage coaching to help you improve communication, rebuild trust, break unhealthy patterns, and strengthen your relationship.
## MARRIAGE365 COACHING
**Stop trying to fix your marriage alone. *Get a coach who actually knows how.***
**Alone or together, change is possible. 60% of our clients start solo. Thousands have gotten unstuck with Marriage365 coaching.**
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**certified coaches**
## 30 or 60
**minute sessions**
## $109
**to start**
## 20%
**off for members**
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND LIKE WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW?
- You’ve had the same fight so many times you’ve stopped believing anything will actually change.
- Trust was broken and every time you think you’re past it, something pulls you right back.
- You love each other. You just don’t know how to get back to actually *liking* each other.
- You’re the only one trying. You’re exhausted and wondering how to move forward.
HERE’S WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE
*The instincts that feel like fighting for your marriage – pursuing, explaining, pushing, or shutting down and hoping things improve – are often the very things keeping you stuck. **Doing more of what isn’t working only costs you more time and connection.***
*Coaching changes that. Instead of years of trial and error, you gain a clear path forward with someone who can see what you can’t from inside your own marriage.*
HOW COACHING WORKS
- Every coach works from the same proven framework to help you stop repeating the same patterns and start creating real change in your marriage.
- We don’t do talk therapy. We give you a plan that works – with practical tools, honest conversations, and actionable steps you can use right away.
- Every coaching experience follows our 3 R’s framework: Reveal, Repair, and Rebuild.
**REVEAL**
We find the real hurt and the pattern underneath it, not just the surface argument.
**REPAIR**
Not a bandage. The work that addresses the root of resentment, so healing actually sticks.
**REBUILD**
A clear, new way forward, so you stop fighting about the same things.
MEET OUR COACHES
**VANESSA HOGAN**
**Communication • Connection • Trust • Forgiveness • Healing**
[
BOOK VANESSA
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-vanessa-hogan/) **LAURA HUENE**
**Resentment • Forgiveness • Grief • Intimacy • Parenting • Anxiety**
[
BOOK LAURA
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-laura/) **DAN CARPENTER**
**Communication • Military • Premarital • Blended Families • Faith**
[
BOOK DAN
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-dan/) **KRISTIE CARPENTER**
**Communication • Conflict • Resentment • Reconnection • Parenting**
[
BOOK KRISTIE
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-kristie/) **MEYGAN CASTON**
**Boundaries • Resentment • Accountability • One-Sided Marriage • Rebuilding Trust**
[
BOOK MEYGAN
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-meygan-caston) **CASEY CASTON**
**Husbands & Marriage • ADHD • Leadership • Vision • Accountability**
[
BOOK CASEY
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-casey-caston) **DAN & KRISTIE CARPENTER**
**Premarital • Faith • Finances • Blended Families • Conflict & Communication**
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BOOK DAN & KRISTIE
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-dan-kristie/) **CASEY & MEYGAN CASTON**
**Rebuilding Trust • Emotional Triggers • Fighting Fair • Teamwork**
[
BOOK CASEY & MEYGAN
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-casey-meygan-caston)THREE STEPS TO YOUR FIRST SESSION
**Pick your coach**
Browse our certified Marriage365 life and marriage coaches to find the right fit for you.
**Purchase and schedule your session**
Choose a 30 or 60 minute online session . Your coach will email you within 48 hours for scheduling.
**Leave with a plan, not more to think about**
Gain the tools and confidence to create renewed hope and lasting change.
**IF YOUR SPOUSE WON’T JOIN**
You can start this on your own. 60% of our clients do. It still works because when you change how you show up in your marriage, the whole relationship shifts. You don’t need your spouse’s buy-in to begin.
**NEED A MORE FOCUSED APPROACH?**
Some marriages need more than weekly sessions…they need momentum. If you’re facing deep resentment, toxic fight patterns, affair recovery, or you’re separated and questioning if it’s worth fighting for, a marriage intensive gives you two focused days with our coaches, one-on-one, no distractions, no waiting in between sessions.
[
LEARN ABOUT INTENSIVES
](https://marriage365.com/intensives/)COACHING CHANGED THEIR MARRIAGE
## Teresa
Couples coaching is so different than therapy and we realized we need coaching in this season. My husband was engaged and more open than usual. It was so helpful and we can’t wait to have another session. ## Paulina
My husband has the worst attitude during our first coaching session and by the end he was open and laughing. I didn’t think this was possible.
Thank you for speaking truth and helping us heal our marriage ❤️🩹 ## Allie
My first session was amazing! We broke through our biggest fight and has been the best thing to happen to our marriage. We still have a lot of work to do but it’s been very helpful, and we have homework in between sessions which has opened many conversations. ## Lainey
I didn’t even know you all offered online coaching and because we have no childcare, this is a great option for us. We’ve had two sessions and have seen a lot of growth and healing. The homework given has kept is on track throughout the week and I’m thankful you offer this service.☺️ ## Zariah
I’m working with one of your online coaches on my own to help me deal with my resentment towards my husband and it’s been incredibly helpful. I appreciate your resources and the accountability 🙏🏼 ## Jordan
I see why marriage coaching is very different than marriage counseling as l’ve done only counseling until now. 🙈I’m so glad I found you guys. Our first two sessions have been incredibly helpful and worth every penny. [
MEET OUR COACHES
](#coaches)COMMON QUESTIONS
What are the coaching hours?Sessions are entirely online, offering the flexibility to find times that fit your schedule best.
How is coaching different from therapy?Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward. Therapy, on the other hand, often dives into more complex personal or relational trauma.
Should we be in therapy instead?If there’s abuse, serious trauma, or addiction, therapy should come first. But for the vast majority of couples, coaching works well; it gives you a clear plan and someone to hold you to it, without months of talking in circles. Many couples use both.
What if we’re really struggling?Coaching gives you steady, ongoing support, but if you’re in crisis or need more concentrated time, we also offer **Marriage Intensives**: two full days, one-on-one with a coach, built for couples who need to make real progress fast. Many couples start with an intensive, then use coaching to keep the momentum going. Learn more about intensives \[[here](https://marriage365.com/intensives/)\]
Do you offer coaching discounts?Yes! Marriage365 Members enjoy 20% off all coaching sessions. If you’re not a member you can learn more about membership [\[here\]](https://marriage365.com/membership/).
### You’ve tried talking about it. Now try solving it.
There’s no reason to stay stuck. The only thing between where your marriage is and where it could be is a plan and someone to help you execute it.
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### Intensives
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/intensives/
Rebuild your marriage with a 2-day marriage intensive. Get clarity, heal root issues, improve communication, and leave with an action plan.
## MARRIAGE365 INTENSIVES
Two focused days. *A lifetime of difference.*
When weekly, hour-long sessions can’t get to the root of what’s really going on, our intensives create the space and give you the tools to finally break through.
– Are there years of pain and resentment built up?
– Are you stuck in the same fight, on repeat?
– Have you tried therapy before and nothing really changed?
– Do you need clarity on whether your marriage is worth fighting for?
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START THE PROCESS
](#form)Intensives start at $4,200. Full pricing by facilitator is below.
An Intensive is right for you if…
You’re feeling lonely in your marriage.
You argue constantly and feel completely misunderstood.
There’s been an emotional or physical affair.
You’ve been living like roommates for years.
Trust has been broken through lies, secrecy, or broken promises.
You want clarity on your marriage before deciding what’s next.
You want real change now, not months of weekly sessions.
Separation or divorce has come up more than once.
You’ve grown apart and don’t know how to find your way back.
Whether you’re in the middle of a crisis, feeling stuck in a rut, or simply want two dedicated days to strengthen your marriage, **our intensives are built to meet you where you are.**
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
- Clarity on the root issues driving your conflict
- Real, personal healing — not just surface-level fixes
- Communication techniques that actually work in real conversations
- A personalized 90-day action plan built specifically for your marriage
- Honest clarity on whether your marriage is in a place to move forward, and what that would take
- Ongoing accountability after your intensive ends with a 30, 60 & 90 day check-in
WHAT WE GUARANTEE
*While we can’t guarantee the outcome of your marriage, that will always be up to the two of you, here’s what we can guarantee you’ll walk away with:*
**Deep self-awareness and spousal awareness**
You will understand your own patterns, your spouse’s patterns, and why each of you shows up the way you do.
**The tools to validate, heal, and forgive** You will know exactly how to do all three – not just understand them conceptually.
**A customized 90-day action plan** Built specifically around your dynamic so there’s no more guessing what you need to do to change things.
**A clear path to rebuilding trust** Exact next steps, whatever the cause.
**Ongoing accountability** To help you stay consistent long after the intensive ends.
**Real relationship skills** Learn empathy and how to bring up hard issues without it becoming a fight, so you can stay connected and finally break the cycle you keep falling back into.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
*Our approach isn’t improvised. It’s the product of **15 years spent hosting and refining marriage intensives**.*
*Early in our own marriage**, we went through an intensive to rebuild what we’d broken**. That’s a different kind of understanding than knowledge alone can offer. Studying how to help couples heal is one thing. Actually needing to heal your own marriage is another. We’ve done both. That’s exactly why we know what actually works, and what doesn’t.*
*After 16-18 hours together, something real happens. It’s not a transaction with a stranger you’ll never hear from again. It’s closer to a mentorship. **We still stay in touch with the majority of our couples long after their intensive ends.***
**Our couples report a 90% improvement rate in communication, connection, overcoming resentment, and conflict resolution at their 90-day follow-up.**
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](#form)**A MORE EFFICIENT WAY TO HEAL YOUR MARRIAGE – FASTER**
**15 years ago, we started questioning something most people never think to question: why does marriage help come in one-hour chunks?**
We’d watch couples finally get to the real issue, the one underneath all the surface arguments, and then the clock would run out. Session over. They’d walk out raw, unresolved, and unsettled… and then have to carry all of that home with them for a week.
By the time they came back, we weren’t picking up where we left off. We were starting over. The hurt from the week before had already had time to fester, harden, and turn into new resentment on top of the old. Half of each new session went to simply rebuilding enough safety to keep going, which meant real breakthroughs kept getting pushed further and further away.
It became clear that an hour a week might work for a minor tune-up. But most couples aren’t reaching out for a tune-up. They’re reaching out in crisis — hurting, exhausted, and out of time to keep doing this the slow way.
So instead of an hour a week for months, we created two full, uninterrupted days — enough time to actually get to the root, do the healing, and leave with a real plan, instead of reopening the same wound over and over with no time to close it.
**This is why our intensives exist. Not because therapy doesn’t work but because some marriages don’t have the luxury of healing one hour at a time.**
HERE’S WHY OUR TWO-DAY INTENSIVES WORK
**1. Time to actually get there**
Two full days gives us the time most couples never get – time to actually get to the issues that drove you apart, not just skim the surface. When you’re encouraged to speak from the heart, defenses come down, and often for the first time in years, you truly hear each other.
**2. Nowhere else to be**
No alarm clock cutting the conversation short. No kids, work, or outside noise pulling your attention away. Just uninterrupted time to focus on your marriage and what needs to change to feel connected again.
**3. Even resistant husbands lean in**
Husbands who’ve resisted weekly counseling often thrive in this format. Intensives feel less like ongoing therapy and more like focused, results-driven work. This tends to resonate more with men who want to solve the problem, not just talk about it.
**4. Clarity before you decide**
If you’re still unsure whether to stay together, or how to stay together without the pain and fight cycles, this format gives you the space to look at everything clearly before deciding.
CHOOSE YOUR INTENSIVE TEAM
#### Casey
### $4200
One-on-one facilitation with Casey. Ideal for couples who are on a tighter budget.
#### Casey & Vanessa
### $6000
Casey is joined by marriage coach Vanessa offering an additional perspective and support throughout your two days.
#### Casey & Meygan
### $8000
Work directly with Casey & Meygan, drawing on their own story of rebuilding from the brink of divorce.
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What is the pricing for a Marriage Intensive?*Intensives are priced by facilitator:*
- *Casey – $4200*
- *Casey & Vanessa – $6000*
- *Casey & Meygan – $8000*
*Transportation, lodging, and the cost of the venue are paid for by the couple, whether we come to you or you come to us.*
*A 50% deposit is required to reserve the dates and the remaining balance is due the week before the intensive.*
Where do the intensives take place?*Intensives typically take place in Orange County, CA, but can also be held in a remote location, such as your hometown. Transportation, lodging, and venue costs are paid for by the couple, whether we come to you or you come to us.*
*If you are unable to travel, an online alternative may be possible, though we highly recommend attending in person.*
Where is the venue for an interview?*Intensives are hosted in a safe, comfortable location – typically a private residence booked by the couple through Airbnb or Vrbo. All venues are researched by Marriage365 before reserving, to make sure the location sets the right tone. We do not hold intensives at the couple’s home.*
How do I schedule a marriage intensive?*Fill out the form above to get started. Couples go through a brief interview process to assess the state of their marriage before being approved to book an intensive.*
Are you trained to conduct intensives?*Casey, Meygan, and our Marriage365 coaches are not licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. They are, however, trained marriage coaches who have undergone specific training for marriage bootcamps and intensives, and have guided many couples through intensives with a 90% improvement rate at the 90-day follow-up.*
*Casey and Meygan have gone through a marriage intensive themselves, as part of their own healing and repairing journey.*
START THE PROCESS
Because of the depth of this work and the investment, we don’t take every couple who applies. After you submit the form below, Casey and Meygan review your situation and conduct a brief phone call to make sure our intensive is the right fit for where you are. This isn’t a sales gate. It’s how we protect the integrity of the process and make sure both spouses are set up for a real breakthrough, not just two expensive days. We would never want to waste your time and money.
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**CASEY & MEYGAN CASTON**
*If you don’t know Casey and Meygan’s story, by their 3rd year of marriage they were miserable and headed straight for divorce. As part of their healing and repairing journey, Casey and Meygan participated in a marriage intensive, and it was life-changing for them. It was so powerful, in fact, that when they started Marriage365 they made sure to get trained in facilitating marriage intensives to help other struggling couples.*
*Casey and Meygan draw on their own personal experience, as well as their training in marriage coaching, marriage intensives, and experience helping many other couples, to guide you through this process.*
### Start with a conversation. Not a commitment.
Applying doesn’t book anything — our team talks it through with you first, so you’ll know it’s the right fit before you decide anything.
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### 5 Signs You Need a Marriage Coach
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/5-signs-you-need-a-marriage-coach/
Discover signs you need a marriage coach, including emotional withdrawal, repeating fights, fading intimacy, and unproductive conversations.
If you’ve been wondering about the **signs you need a [marriage coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)**, it’s important to know there’s no shame in asking for help. Waiting too long can make issues more emotional, more expensive, and create further disconnection. On average, couples wait six years before seeking help – that’s far too long. Recognizing the signs early allows you to take proactive steps for your marriage. Here’s a simple guide – a mix of key signs and self-check questions to help you decide when it’s time to reach out to a coach.
### **1. You Keep Having the Same Fights With No Real Repair**
If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of repeating arguments, the **signs you need a [marriage coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)** are clear. Same triggers, same outcomes, nothing fully resolves. Forgiveness feels unclear, trust is fragile, and frustration grows.
Ask yourself:
How fully have you let go of past hurts or betrayals in this relationship?
(1 = Holding on tightly, 10 = Fully at peace)
If your number is 6 or lower, it’s a strong indicator you could benefit from coaching.
### **2. One or Both of You Is Emotionally Withdrawing**
Emotional withdrawal often happens gradually—less talking, less sharing, less effort. This distance creates loneliness, leaving one partner feeling unseen and the other avoiding or shutting down. Recognizing this is a key **sign you need a [marriage coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)** to restore connection.
Ask yourself:
How seen, valued, and appreciated do you feel by your spouse?
(1 = Not at all, 10 = Completely seen and valued)
A score of 6 or lower is a red flag. Don’t ignore it – coaching can help bridge the emotional gap.
### **3. You Feel More Like Roommates Than Partners**
Managing responsibilities, co-parenting, and running a household can make couples feel like roommates instead of partners. If connection, fun, and romance have faded, this is another strong **sign you need a [marriage coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)**.
Ask yourself:
How much effort are you putting into pursuing your spouse emotionally?
(1 = Very little effort, 10 = Consistent and intentional)
Scores of 6 or lower indicate your relationship needs attention.
### **4. Warmth and Intimacy Have Faded**
Emotional disconnection affects every aspect of your relationship. Less affection, less playfulness, and intimacy that feels like obligation rather than connection are all critical **signs you need a [marriage coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)**.
Ask yourself:
How emotionally connected do you feel to your spouse right now?
(1 = Disconnected, 10 = Deeply connected and known)
If your score is 6 or lower, coaching can help restore closeness, warmth, and emotional intimacy.
### **5. You Talk About Change, but Nothing Sticks**
Many couples discuss improvements—date nights, better communication, or new routines – only to fall back into old patterns. When words start to feel empty and resentment grows, it’s a clear **sign you need a [marriage coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)**.
Ask yourself:
How confident are you that real, lasting change is happening?
(1 = Not confident at all, 10 = Completely confident)
A score of 6 or lower means it’s time for a new plan. A coach can help create actionable steps and provide accountability.
There is hope and healing, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. A skilled marriage coach helps you identify the root issues, rebuild trust, reconnect emotionally, and create lasting change. If you’re ready to take the next step for your marriage, now is the time to act.
\[[Learn more about our marriage coaches here](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)\]
Premium Marriage365 members receive 20% off coaching.
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### Do I Fight For My Marriage or Walk Away?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/do-i-fight-for-my-marriage-or-walk-away/
Feeling stuck in your marriage? This blog walks you through the hard questions to ask before deciding to fight for your marriage or walk away.
## **Do I Fight for My Marriage or Walk Away?**
There’s no easy way to ask it…
If you’re here, reading this, chances are you’ve thought that. Maybe more than once. And we want you to know—you’re not alone.
This decision is loaded with emotion, fear, grief, and consequences. And while no blog post, Google search, or podcast can make it for you, **what can help is gaining clarity.
Clarity about your heart.
Clarity about your spouse.
Clarity about what’s possible—and what’s not.
On a recent Marriage365 podcast “Do I Fight For This Or Do I Walk Away?”, we opened up about facing this exact crossroads ourselves. In 2006, we nearly ended our marriage. We know what that pain feels like. We know what it’s like to ask: *“Is it worth it?”*
In that episode, we walk you through the questions you **must ask** before making any life-altering decision. We also share the critical things most couples overlook when they’re stuck in survival mode.
**One of the biggest takeaways?**
#### **Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.**
If you’re feeling angry, hopeless, numb, or exhausted—this is not the time to make forever choices.
What you need is space.
What you need is perspective.
What you need is wise, unbiased support.
We’ll also challenge you with one essential question:
#### **Have you done everything you can to save your marriage—so you don’t live with regret?**
Not for your spouse, but for your own peace. Because even if it does end, healing starts with knowing you gave it your all.
Ask yourself:
- Have I taken ownership and offered multiple 4-step apologies?
- Have I learned to communicate in a healthy, honest way?
- Have I watched my tone, attitude, and body language?
- Have I truly stepped into my spouse’s perspective?
This episode is filled with raw, real, and practical insight—from our story and from walking alongside thousands of couples who’ve been exactly where you are.
And if you need more than a podcast, we’ve got resources ready to help:
💬 [***ONLINE COACHING***](https://marriage365.com/coaching/) with trained, experienced guides
🗓️ [***MARRIAGE INTENSIVES***](https://marriage365.com/intensives/) for couples who want focused, accelerated healing and clarity
You don’t have to stay stuck.
You can get help.
And no matter what path you choose—we’re cheering for your healing.
Download the [**FREE Marriage365 App**](https://go.marriage365.com/ToQs/99w9zciq) and start listening today!
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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## Founders
Marriage365 was founded by Casey and Meygan Caston after overcoming significant challenges in their own marriage. Their personal journey, combined with years of coaching experience, serves as the foundation for the Marriage365 approach to helping couples strengthen connection, improve communication, and create lasting change.
### Coaching with Meygan
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-meygan-caston/
Strengthen your marriage with Meygan, a certified marriage coach helping couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and reconnect.
## About Meygan
Meygan and her husband, Casey, have been married for 23 years and are the founders of Marriage365. They live in Southern California with their two teenagers and enjoy beach days, card games, and spending time with their dog.
## Coaching Details
Meygan’s sessions\* are either 30 or 60 minutes and will be done via Zoom. Once she gets notification of your session, Meygan will reach out to set up a day and time to meet.
If you have any questions regarding coaching sessions with Meygan, please feel free to email her directly at meygan@marriage365.com. When purchasing a session, you are agreeing with our terms of service and refund policy.
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### Coaching with Casey
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-casey-caston/
Strengthen your marriage with Casey, a certified marriage coach helping couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and reconnect.
## About Casey
Casey and his wife, Meygan, have been married for 23 years and are the founders of Marriage365. They live in Southern California with their two teenagers and love spending time at the beach, playing card games, and hanging out with their dog.
## Coaching Details
Casey’s sessions are either 30 or 60 minutes and will be done via Zoom. Once he gets notification of your session, Casey will reach out to set up a day and time to meet.
If you have any questions regarding coaching sessions with Casey, please feel free to email him directly at casey@marriage365.com. When purchasing a session, you are agreeing with our terms of service and refund policy.
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### Men’s Reset Group
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/mens-reset/
Join Casey Caston in a 6-week reset program where you will learn to transform your mindset and habits with a group of like-minded men.
## MEN’S 6-WEEK RESET: Get off autopilot. Get on track.
#### You might relate if you’re…
- hearing your wife say you’re emotionally lazy
- just trying to wing it as a dad with no plan or purpose
- realizing you don’t have real guy friends to talk to
- numbing out with work, your phone, or distractions
- feeling distant in your marriage and unsure how to fix it
- stuck in habits you know aren’t helping but can’t break
#### You’re not alone. More than 8 out of 10 husbands don’t have a trusted male friend to open up to about life or marriage. This group gives you that space.
### **ABOUT THE MEN’S RESET**
This online experience, led by **Casey Caston**, is designed to help men **reset their lives, get honest with themselves, build real brotherhood, and take practical steps toward the man they truly want to be**.
You’ll walk away with:
- **Clarity** on what matters most in life
- **Accountability** to finally make the changes you keep talking about
- **Practical tools** to show up better at home, at work, and in your friendships
- **Confidence** that comes from being supported by other men who want the same growth
**Ask yourself: Would you want to spend the rest of your life with the man you are right now?**
If your marriage is struggling, your fatherhood is weak, your friendships are shallow, and your growth is stalled, nothing else will truly satisfy. **These are the places where a man either rises or falls.**
#### What You Get…
**In just 6 weeks, you’ll experience:**
- Weekly live coaching calls with Casey Caston
- One private 30 minute coaching call with Casey
- Access to a private group forum exclusive to the group
- Optional daily exercises to build confidence
- Weekly accountability with a small group
- Tools to install a marriage operating system
#### Program Details…
- **Next Group Starts**: **January 12, 2027**
- **Times**: 1 hour zoom calls at 6pm PT
- **Availability**: Limited to 20 spots
- **Price**: $450
#### Take the First Step!
Every wife is looking for a husband to step up, take the initiative, and lead the family well. **Your family does not need a perfect man. They need a man who is willing to grow, lead with courage, and take responsibility for the kind of home he is building.**
*“A total mindset shift. This helped me slow down, reflect on my patterns, and gave me a safe space to process things like marriage, purpose, and even my relationship with alcohol.”*
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### A Beautiful Mess: Building Strong Women & Healthy Relationships
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/a-beautiful-mess/
A Beautiful Mess combines real-life tools, meaningful guidance, and a supportive community of women who are ready to grow.
## A Beautiful Mess
## Building Strong Women & Healthy Relationships.
### You show up for everyone else. But somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself.
*If you’re exhausted from carrying the emotional weight, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling like your needs always come last, A Beautiful Mess was created for you.*
*In this guided women’s group, you’ll learn practical tools to **become more confident, self-aware, and emotionally steady** so you can build healthier relationships as a mom, wife, friend, coworker, and daughter – without losing yourself in the process.*
- Learn how to communicate clearly without fear of conflict
- Set boundaries that protect your energy and relationships
- Break unhealthy patterns and stop repeating the same cycles
- Build confidence in every role you carry
- Connect with a supportive community of women doing the same work
### About…
*A Beautiful Mess* is a 4-week online group designed to help you understand why you keep falling into the same patterns – and what to do differently. **Can’t make it live? No problem – all sessions are recorded so you can watch on your own schedule.**
Through guided sessions, practical tools, and honest conversations, you’ll learn how to respond instead of react, communicate your needs clearly, and build healthier dynamics in your relationships.
Led by Meygan Caston, founder of Marriage365 and relationship coach with over 15 years of experience, this group combines real-life guidance with a supportive community of women who are ready to show up differently.
### What You’ll Get…
✔ 4 Live Teaching Sessions *(recordings available)*
✔ 4 Live Q&A Coaching Calls *(recordings available)*
✔ Daily Journal Prompts
✔ Private community of women
✔ Practical tools you can use immediately
📹 ***All sessions are recorded – attend live or watch later at your convenience.***
### What You’ll Learn…
**Week 1:** Understand What’s Holding You Back
**Week 2:** How to Find Your Voice
**Week 3:** Recognize Red & Green Flags in Relationships
**Week 4:** Setting Healthy Boundaries
*For all relationships—not just marriage*
### Why This Matters…
This isn’t just information – it’s guided support to help you change how you show up every day.
When relationships feel off, it can leave you feeling lonely, frustrated, or misunderstood. The skills you’ll build here help you show up with more clarity, confidence, and peace.
### Details…
***NEXT GROUP STARTS IN JANUARY 2027***
**Cost:** $99
**SESSIONS (PT): Mondays @6pm PT
January 25 · February 1 · February 8 · February 15**
**Q&A (PT):** **2027 Dates TBD**
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### Our Love Story
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/videos/our-love-story/
real-life struggles, growth, and healing shaped our marriage and the Marriage365 mission to help couples connect.
We met, fell in love, got married, and then everything fell apart. So much led to the demise of our marriage and we found ourselves hating each other. Obviously, we didn’t end up divorcing but instead rebuilt our relationship from the ground up. In this very vulnerable video, you will learn our love story and how we were able to fall back in love. We also share with you our story of how and why we started Marriage365, a story we have only just recently shared.
Why all of our problems started on our wedding night
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## Methodology
Marriage365 teaches practical relationship skills that couples can apply immediately in everyday life. The Marriage365 methodology emphasizes curiosity over criticism, connection before correction, personal responsibility, emotional safety, healthy communication habits, and consistent relationship growth through small, intentional actions.
### Embrace a Thriving Marriage with Marriage365 Membership
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/embrace-a-thriving-marriage-with-marriage365-membership/
Marriage365 Membership with expert marriage advice, courses, videos, workshops, coaching discounts, and tools to strengthen your relationship.
## **In today’s world, we thrive on the convenience of subscription-based memberships that cater to our every need and interest.**
From streaming our favorite shows to receiving curated boxes of goodies, these services enhance our lives in countless ways. **Why should our marriages be any different?** Just like our subscriptions, our marriages are unique and customizable, deserving of dedicated attention and care. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new and improved [Marriage365 Membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/), designed with you in mind! We believe that you’re here because you want to invest in a healthier, more connected, and love-filled marriage. **With over 50 years of scientific research and 20 years of our own marriage experiences—both the joys and the challenges—we’ve created a comprehensive blueprint for a successful marriage.** We’ve collaborated with an expert team of designers, editors, customer support, video and marketing specialists, and community managers to bring this vision to life. Our Marriage365 Membership is the result of this labor of love and dedication. Imagine this: it’s 2 am, and you’re feeling stressed about your budget or a recent argument with your spouse. Instead of tossing and turning, you can open our app, type in “budget” or “communication,” and access a wealth of on-demand videos, worksheets, blogs, and other resources. **Or perhaps you’re looking to surprise your spouse with something special; simply search “sex” or “intimacy” for fresh ideas to enhance your connection and bring fun and excitement into your relationship.** The best part? Our incredible community! We cherish our Marriage365 family and are committed to providing the support and encouragement you need. Marriage is a beautiful journey, and we are here to walk alongside you, sharing our experiences and offering practical advice every step of the way.
## Here are some highlights of our new [membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) features:
- **Affordable Pricing Plans:** Support for your marriage is now more accessible than ever.
- **Flexible Plans:** Choose from short-term or long-term plans based on your needs.
- **Dual Account Membership:** Each membership includes two accounts at no extra cost.
- **Customizable Action Plans:** Tailored plans for both you and your partner.
- **New Resources:** Based on your feedback and requests, we’ve added even more valuable content.
### Our [membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) also includes:
- 24/7 access to a wealth of marriage tools, including videos, courses, worksheets, challenges, and our popular podcast.
- A Marriage365 check-up to track your growth and find resources tailored to your needs.
- Daily connecting questions to deepen your connection with your partner.
- On-demand expert marriage support.
- Practical, no-fluff content.
- An exclusive free ebook for members.
- Free access to members-only live workshops and masterclasses with Marriage365 coaches.
- Discounts in our Marriage365 store, including 20% off coaching sessions, books, courses, and more.
- And most importantly, fun! Join us as we laugh, learn, and share some of the best and toughest moments that have brought us to where we are today.
At Marriage365, we’re here to support your marriage and YOU.
**Written by Anna Collins**
*Anna Collins lives in California with her husband and four children. She is passionate about her marriage, staying at home with her kids, writing, coffee, good conversation, and game night. Her life dream is to someday write a book and see it published.*
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### 8 Things That Will Never Be Enough to Make a Marriage Last
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/8-things-that-will-never-be-enough-to-make-a-marriage-last/
Discover the 8 things couples rely on that quietly lead to disconnection and what actually makes a marriage last.
Let’s be honest about something most people won’t say out loud: A lot of couples are doing everything they were told (or modeled) would [make a marriage work](https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-build-a-strong-marriage/) and still feeling like something is missing. Still drifting. Still having the same arguments and still wondering why connection feels so hard when they love each other this much.
The problem is not that they are not trying. The problem is that they are relying on things that feel like enough but are not. Here are eight of them.
## **1. Love**
This one is hard to hear, but it is the most important one on this list so we are starting here. Love is not enough.
Every marriage that has ever fallen apart had love in it. Love is the reason you said yes. Love is the foundation. But love without tools, without intention, and without consistent effort is like having all the right ingredients for a meal and never cooking it. Feeling love for your spouse and actively building a life with them are two very different things. **One is an emotion and the other is a daily decision.**
## **2. A Good Season**
Things are good right now and that is genuinely wonderful. But a good season is not a strategy. **Couples who only invest in their marriage when things are difficult are always playing catch-up.** The couples who build something that actually lasts are the ones who stay intentional when things are easy, because they know that easy seasons do not last forever and what you build now is what you will lean on later.
## **3. History**
You have been together for years and you’ve been through hard things. You have built a life, raised kids, survived seasons that would have broken other couples. That history matters and it is also not enough to carry you forward on its own. **A long marriage and a strong marriage are not the same thing.** History tells you where you have been but it doesn’t automatically determine where you’re going.
## **4. Good Intentions**
You mean well. You want this to work. You have every intention of being a better communicator, a more present partner, a more intentional spouse. And intentions without action are just wishes dressed up in good feelings. The gap between meaning well and actually doing the work is where most marriages quietly drift apart. Nobody drifts apart on purpose. **They drift apart one uncommitted intention at a time.**
## **5. Avoiding Conflict**
If we just don’t fight, we will be fine.
It sounds reasonable and it can even feel like maturity sometimes. **But conflict avoidance is one of the quietest and most destructive forces in a long term marriage.** When hard things go unsaid, they do not disappear…they go underground. They turn into resentment, distance, and a slow disconnection that neither person can quite explain. Healthy marriages are not conflict-free. They are conflict-capable. There is a significant difference.
## **6. Loyalty**
Loyalty is a beautiful thing and commitment matters deeply. Staying when things get hard is not nothing — it is actually everything. But loyalty alone, without growth, without connection, without intentional effort, produces a marriage that stays together without actually thriving. **Plenty of couples are loyal to each other and completely lonely at the same time.** Staying is the baseline. Building something worth staying for is the work.
## **7. Shared Routines**
You eat dinner together. You watch the same shows. You go to the same church, attend the same events, move through the same weekly rhythms side by side. **Shared routines create comfort and they can quietly become a substitute for actual connection**. Proximity is not intimacy. Showing up in the same spaces is not the same as showing up for each other. Couples who rely on routine without intentionality often wake up years later feeling like strangers who happen to share a very familiar life.
## **8. Waiting for the Right Season**
We will work on us when the kids are older. When work settles down. When life is less crazy. When we have more time, more money, more bandwidth…blah blah blah…
That season is not coming. And every year you wait is a year of drifting you will eventually have to undo if you get the chance to undo it at all. **The couples who build lasting marriages are not the ones who had perfect circumstances.** They are the ones who decided that their marriage was worth prioritizing right now, in the middle of the mess, with the time and energy they actually had.
## [**So what does make a marriage last?**](https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-build-a-strong-marriage/)
Intention.
Consistency.
Clear communication.
Emotional safety.
Daily habits that keep you connected even when life is pulling you in every direction.
The willingness to keep choosing each other, not just in the big moments, but in the ordinary ones.
This is the step-by-step framework for couples who are done drifting and ready to build something that actually holds…through every season, every stage, and every hard thing life brings your way.
[**\[Shop What Actually Makes a Marriage Last\]**](https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-build-a-strong-marriage/)
**Written by Meygan Caston**
##
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### Why Trying Harder Isn’t Fixing Your Marriage
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/why-trying-harder-isnt-fixing-your-marriage/
Learn 10 small but powerful habits that change the direction of your marriage without pressure, perfection, or burnout.
### **Let me save you some time and frustration…**
**Most couples don’t need another list of things to stop doing**. Stop yelling. Stop shutting down. Stop fighting. Stop drifting. Those lists usually show up after the damage is already done.
Healthy marriages aren’t built by playing defense. They’re built by practicing a handful of simple habits over and over, long before things get bad. That’s the heart behind **[*The Marriage Habit*.](https://marriage365books.com)**
Here’s what we see all the time…
- Couples wait until they’re emotionally exhausted to get help.
- They wait until loneliness feels unbearable.
- They wait until resentment is thick.
- They wait until trust is broken.
- They wait until someone threatens divorce or has an affair.
Then they scramble for solutions. By that point, the question isn’t *“How do we grow?”* It’s *“How do we survive?”* Crisis management becomes the focus. And while intervention matters, prevention is far more powerful.
### **We Had to Learn This the Hard Way**
For a long time, our marriage looked a lot like everyone else’s. We loved each other. We were committed. We wanted it to work. But we also fell into the same trap most couples do. We waited. We waited until tension built. We waited until conversations felt heavy. We waited until disconnection was obvious. **When things felt good, we coasted. When things felt bad, we scrambled.** We focused on fixing problems instead of building patterns. It wasn’t that we didn’t care, it’s that we didn’t have a system. Everything began to change when we stopped asking, *“How do we stop fighting?”* and started asking, *“What habits do healthy couples practice every day?”*
Once we began installing simple, repeatable habits like checking in on the Weekly Marriage Business Meeting, Love Lists, being intentional with our time… the pressure lifted.
Conflict didn’t disappear, but it didn’t escalate the same way. Connection didn’t feel forced; it felt natural. **Our marriage didn’t improve because we tried harder. It improved because we practiced better habits.** That discovery became the foundation for our new book **[*The Marriage Habit*](https://marriage365books.com)**.
### **Healthy Couples Don’t Wing It…They Run on Habits**
Healthy couples aren’t magically compatible. They’re consistent. They have habits both big and small, that are so ingrained they barely think about them anymore.
- They check in emotionally.
- They repair quickly.
- They have coffee together every morning.
- They do the 60-Second Blessing.
- They assume the best of each other.
- They make time, even when life is busy.
- They sit in the KNOWN position.
- They make date nights a priority.
These habits quietly protect the marriage. Not because the couple is perfect but because the system is.
### **Why Habits Beat Willpower Every Time**
Willpower fades. Motivation fluctuates. Habits stay. When something becomes a habit, it no longer requires a big emotional push. It’s just what you do. That’s why focusing only on what to *stop* doing rarely works.
You can tell a couple to stop criticizing, but if they don’t have the habit of appreciation, criticism will creep back in.
You can tell a spouse to stop shutting down, but if they don’t have the habit of emotional safety, shutdown is still the default.
You don’t replace bad patterns by removing them. You replace them by installing better ones.
If you’re tired of hoping things will change…
If you’re tired of doing everything and still feeling disconnected…
If you’re tired of waiting for things to get bad before they get better…
[***The Marriage Habit***](https://marriage365books.com) is for you.
Inside are 10 small, powerful habits that change the direction of your marriage without pressure, perfection, or burnout.
Order your copy today. Don’t wait for a crisis to start caring for your marriage.
**
Written by Meygan Caston**
##
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### What Actually Makes A Marriage Last
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-build-a-strong-marriage/
What actually makes a marriage last? Discover practical tools to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship.
#### THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR LASTING CONNECTION
A strong marriage doesn’t happen by accident – it’s built with intention, consistency, and small daily habits. Most couples drift apart because they rely on reactive communication, unclear expectations, and outdated routines. This bundle gives you the tools to create clarity, connection, and emotional safety in your marriage.
#### **YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Define what a healthy, happy marriage actually looks like
👉 Show up with curiosity instead of criticism
👉 Reduce tension around schedules, finances, and responsibilities
👉 Prevent conflict with simple emotional check-ins
👉 Strengthen your marriage with small, daily connection habits
**Walk away knowing exactly how to foster a calm, loving, and resilient partnership.**
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#### **INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ **What Does a Happy, Healthy Marriage Look Like?** Clear expectations that eliminate guessing and confusion.**
**▶️ **Using the KNOWN Position to Connect**** Finally feel seen and prioritized.
**▶️ **The Weekly Marriage Business Meeting** Get aligned, reduce arguments, and make sure things are balanced.**
**▶️ **When Talking Isn’t Enough** Learn to set boundaries and follow through when conversation alone won’t solve issues.**
**▶️ **Prevent Conflict with Emotional Check-Ins** A simple tool to help you understand how your spouse is really doing and prevent misunderstandings.**
**▶️ **The 60-Second Blessing** One minute a day to shift the tone of your marriage instantly.**
**📝 **Healthy Marriage Checklist Worksheet** Track habits that build closeness and stability.**
**📝 **Healthy Spouse Checklist Worksheet** Recognize patterns that support both partners.**
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#### **WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 7 step-by-step video trainings
⏱️ Nearly 2 hours of video lessons
📝 3 downloadable worksheets
🛠️ Tools to use in your very next argument
#### **WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Couples who feel chaotic and want a partnership
✔️ Couples who argue the same way over and over
✔️ Couples who want to feel more connected and less stressed
✔️ Couples committed to building a marriage that lasts
✔️ Couples who want to model a healthy relationship for their kids
***If you want clarity, not chaos – this is for you.***
#### **THE RESULT…**
💖 Experience daily closeness and emotional safety
💖 Reduce tension, resentment, and misunderstandings before they escalate
💖 Build habits that create long-term happiness and resilience together
💖 New habits that ensure you and your spouse are connected and working as a team
***Strong marriages aren’t perfect – they’re intentional. Learn the skills. Build connection. Strengthen your marriage.***
*\*These videos are included in Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
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Most of the time (and I’ll say this confidently, about 90% of the time) your spouse has good intentions. They’re not trying to hurt you. … Read More →
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Here’s the definition I give for emotional intimacy: Being fully seen, known, and loved by your spouse – messy parts included. It’s the safety to … Read More →
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I’ve always been someone who seeks out advice from mentors, experts, and people I respect. Maybe it’s the rule-follower in me, or maybe it’s that … Read More →
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Stop Telling Me to Calm Down: What to Say Instead During an Argument ](https://marriage365.com/blog/stop-telling-me-to-calm-down-what-to-say-instead-during-an-argument/)
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How women lose themselves doesn’t usually happen overnight. It doesn’t happen all at once. There’s no single morning you wake up and realize you’ve disappeared. … Read More →
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8 Things That Will Never Be Enough to Make a Marriage Last ](https://marriage365.com/blog/8-things-that-will-never-be-enough-to-make-a-marriage-last/)
Let’s be honest about something most people won’t say out loud: A lot of couples are doing everything they were told (or modeled) would make … Read More →
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Why Intimacy Disappears in Good Marriages ](https://marriage365.com/blog/why-intimacy-disappears-in-good-marriages/)
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[](https://marriage365.com/blog/rebuild-trust-after-betrayal/)
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Trust Was Broken. I Stayed. Now What? ](https://marriage365.com/blog/rebuild-trust-after-betrayal/)
Trust was broken. I stayed. Now what? You made the decision most people said they couldn’t make. You stayed. Maybe it was infidelity. Maybe it … Read More →
[](https://marriage365.com/blog/5-rules-couples-make-during-arguments/)
[
5 Rules Couples Make During Arguments (And Why They’re Making Things Worse) ](https://marriage365.com/blog/5-rules-couples-make-during-arguments/)
Every couple has them. The unwritten rules, the invisible agreements, the patterns so familiar you don’t even notice them anymore until the damage is already … Read More →
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### Courses
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/courses/
Our library of resources is always growing! Here's a curated sampling of some of our courses. Join today and get instant access to them all!
## Marriage365 Courses
Our library of resources is always growing! Below is a curated sampling of some of our courses.
#### Search Courses:
Search for:Search Button [](https://marriage365.com/courses/a-guide-to-understanding-your-emotions/)
[
A Guide to Understanding Your Emotions ](https://marriage365.com/courses/a-guide-to-understanding-your-emotions/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/affair-recovery/)
[
Affair Recovery ](https://marriage365.com/courses/affair-recovery/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/becoming-stepfamily-smart/)
[
Becoming Stepfamily Smart ](https://marriage365.com/courses/becoming-stepfamily-smart/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/better-boundaries/)
[
Better Boundaries ](https://marriage365.com/courses/better-boundaries/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/breathing-techniques-to-reduce-stress/)
[
Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress ](https://marriage365.com/courses/breathing-techniques-to-reduce-stress/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/contagious-confidence/)
[
Contagious Confidence ](https://marriage365.com/courses/contagious-confidence/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/coping-with-infertility-as-a-couple/)
[
Coping With Infertility as a Couple ](https://marriage365.com/courses/coping-with-infertility-as-a-couple/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/creating-a-strengths-focused-marriage/)
[
Creating a Strengths-Focused Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/courses/creating-a-strengths-focused-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/family-drama/)
[
Family Drama ](https://marriage365.com/courses/family-drama/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/courses/getting-unstuck-from-pain-to-peace/)
[
Getting Unstuck: From Pain To Peace ](https://marriage365.com/courses/getting-unstuck-from-pain-to-peace/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/good-stepparenting/)
[
Good Stepparenting ](https://marriage365.com/courses/good-stepparenting/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/healing-from-sexual-trauma/)
[
Healing from Sexual Trauma ](https://marriage365.com/courses/healing-from-sexual-trauma/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/healthy-husbands/)
[
Healthy Husbands ](https://marriage365.com/courses/healthy-husbands/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/how-to-overcome-porn-addiction/)
[
How to Overcome Porn Addiction ](https://marriage365.com/courses/how-to-overcome-porn-addiction/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/how-to-thrive-in-an-empty-nest/)
[
How to Thrive in an Empty Nest ](https://marriage365.com/courses/how-to-thrive-in-an-empty-nest/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/marriage-101/)
[
Marriage 101 ](https://marriage365.com/courses/marriage-101/)
[](https://marriage365.com/courses/what-to-do-with-an-emotionally-lazy-spouse/)
[
What to do With an Emotionally Lazy Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/courses/what-to-do-with-an-emotionally-lazy-spouse/)
---
### Podcast
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/features/podcast/
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### Membership
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/membership/
Stop having the same fights. Marriage365 membership gives you live coaching, courses, and practical tools to improve your marriage.
## MARRIAGE365 MEMBERSHIP
You haven’t given up. *That’s why you’re here.*
You don’t need a willing spouse or a rock-bottom moment to start making things better. Marriage365 membership gives you the tools and coaching to actually do something about it.
**Start for $19.99/month. Cancel anytime.**
Does any of this sound familiar?
You feel like roommates – polite, functional, but not really *close* anymore.
You have the same fight over and over and nothing actually changes.
One of you has already checked out. The other one is desperately trying to hold things together.
Things aren’t bad enough to leave – but they’re not good enough to stay silent about either.
You love each other. You just don’t know how to get back to actually *liking* each other.
Therapy feels too expensive, too slow, or too much – but doing nothing isn’t working.
**YOU’RE NOT ALONE!** Here’s the good news: thousands of couples have been exactly where you are – and found their way back with Marriage365 membership.
NUMBERS THAT MATTER
## 70%
noticed improvement within the first 30 days
## $19.99
vs. $200+ per hour for therapy ## 60%
joined without their spouse and still saw results IT REALLY WORKS
*“Before Marriage365 we had been on auto-pilot for so long and realized nobody was driving anymore. Since we joined, literally everything has changed.”*
###### **Tristan & Vanessa** Members since 2019 · 21 years together
*“Choose your hard: marriage is hard. Divorce is harder. Marriage365 gave me the tools and the community to choose the right kind of hard.”*
###### **David & Jovette**
Members since 2020 · second marriages
*“I joined alone, not because things were terrible, but because I wanted them to be great. He never watched a single video – but he started using the tools I modeled.”*
###### **Madeline**
Joined solo · her spouse benefited without participating
A LIBRARY IS GREAT. A LIVE COACH IS BETTER
Every member gets access to live group coaching sessions that are free with your membership, at least 3 times a month. **You don’t have to carry this by yourself.**
Join a live group session with a Marriage365 coach. Ask questions, process what you’re working through, and hear from other members navigating similar situations. No appointment needed.
Need more than group sessions? **Members save 20% on [one-on-one coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)** — personalized, private support when you need it most.
WE’VE BEEN THERE
**CASEY & MEYGAN CASTON**
*If you don’t know Casey and Meygan’s story, by their 3rd year of marriage they were miserable and headed straight for divorce.* What turned things around was an immersive experience focused on healing. Not a quick fix, but real, structured work on our relationship. It was so life-changing that we trained to help other couples go through the same process, and Marriage365 was born. *Everything inside Marriage365 membership comes from the same approach that saved our own marriage. **They’re not teaching theory. They’re teaching what worked.***
*Casey and Meygan draw on their own personal experience, as well as their training in marriage coaching, marriage intensives, and experience helping many other couples, to guide you through this process.*
*We almost didn’t make it. That’s exactly why we do this. So other couples don’t have to feel as lost as we did.*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
###### **LIVE GROUP COACHING**
Free group coaching with a coach, 3+ times a month. Show up with your questions.
###### **LIVE MASTERCLASSES**
Join Casey & Meygan for a focused deep-dive into one topic, with practical takeaways and a live Q&A.
###### **PODCAST**
Real talk on the issues couples actually face.
###### **EXPERT VIDEO LIBRARY** Videos from from Casey & Meygan and leading relationship experts, packed with practical tools you can use today.
###### **GUIDED COURSES**
Step-by-step paths through communication, intimacy, conflict, and trust.
###### **HANDS-ON WORKSHEETS**
Structured exercises that take the guesswork out of what to actually do together.
###### **CONNECTING QUESTIONS™**
Conversation starters that cut through the small talk and get you actually talking.
###### **DAILY CHALLENGES**
Quick wins that show up in your relationship in ways your spouse will actually notice.
SIMPLE PRICING
MONTHLY ### $19.99/month
Full access. Cancel anytime — no questions asked.
ANNUAL ### $99.99/year
Save over 40% compared to monthly billing.
**Compare to couples therapy:** At $200+ per session, Marriage365 costs less than a single therapy appointment and gives you ongoing support, live group coaching, and an entire resource library for a year.
COMMON QUESTIONS
My spouse won’t do this with me. Is it even worth it?Yes, and you’re not the first to ask. Nearly 60% of members join solo. When one person in a marriage changes how they show up, the relationship changes. You can’t control your spouse. You can control yourself. That’s where it starts.
How is this different from just watching YouTube videos about marriage?Structure and accountability. The courses take you through issues step-by-step so you’re not just watching, you’re doing. And with live group coaching included, you can bring your real questions to a real coach every month.
Should we be in therapy instead?If there’s abuse, serious trauma, or addiction, therapy should come first. But for the vast majority of couples, the work that happens inside Marriage365 is the work therapy prepares you for. Many members use both. At $19.99/month, there’s no reason not to start here.
What if we’re really struggling?The content is designed for exactly that. Affair recovery, disconnection, resentment, considering separation – we have specific resources for all of it. Members also save 20% on one-on-one coaching if you need more private support.
We’re actually pretty good – is this still for us?Good is the enemy of great. The couples who get the most out of membership are often the ones who aren’t in crisis, they’re just committed to not ending up there. Proactive beats reactive every time.
### You’re not past the point of repair. You can find your way back.
Start today. See a difference in 30 days. Cancel if you don’t.
---
### Videos
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/videos/
Our library of resources is always growing! Here's a curated sampling of some of our videos. Join today and get instant access to them all!
## Marriage365 Videos
Our library of resources is always growing! Below is a curated sampling of some of our videos.
#### Search Videos:
Search for:Search Button - All
- Communication
- Conflict & Repair
- Connection & Friendship
- Family
- Mental Health
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Self Discovery
- Sex & Intimacy
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/10-mistakes-couples-make-in-the-bedroom/)
[
10 Mistakes Couples Make in the Bedroom ](https://marriage365.com/videos/10-mistakes-couples-make-in-the-bedroom/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/10-reasons-why-husbands-dont-want-to-go-to-therapy/)
[
10 Reasons Why Husbands Don’t Want to Go to Therapy ](https://marriage365.com/videos/10-reasons-why-husbands-dont-want-to-go-to-therapy/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/10-signs-of-a-controlling-spouse/)
[
10 Signs of a Controlling Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/videos/10-signs-of-a-controlling-spouse/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/3-forgiveness-techniques-to-help-you-heal/)
[
3 Forgiveness Techniques to Help You Heal ](https://marriage365.com/videos/3-forgiveness-techniques-to-help-you-heal/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/3-steps-to-restore-trust/)
[
3 Steps to Restore Trust ](https://marriage365.com/videos/3-steps-to-restore-trust/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-lies-about-marriage/)
[
4 Lies About Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-lies-about-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-predictors-of-divorce/)
[
4 Predictors of Divorce ](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-predictors-of-divorce/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-qualities-of-empathy/)
[
4 Qualities of Empathy ](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-qualities-of-empathy/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-partner/)
[
4 Qualities to Look for in a Partner ](https://marriage365.com/videos/4-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-partner/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/5-signs-you-have-resentment/)
[
5 Signs You Have Resentment ](https://marriage365.com/videos/5-signs-you-have-resentment/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/5-tips-for-a-healthy-separation/)
[
5 Tips for a Healthy Separation ](https://marriage365.com/videos/5-tips-for-a-healthy-separation/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/6-reasons-people-lie/)
[
6 Reasons People Lie ](https://marriage365.com/videos/6-reasons-people-lie/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-must-ask-questions-to-have-better-sex/)
[
7 Must-Ask Questions to Have Better Sex ](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-must-ask-questions-to-have-better-sex/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-reasons-why-people-get-defensive/)
[
7 Reasons Why People Get Defensive ](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-reasons-why-people-get-defensive/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-ways-to-build-emotional-intimacy/)
[
7 Ways to Build Emotional Intimacy ](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-ways-to-build-emotional-intimacy/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/8-tips-to-get-your-spouse-to-engage-in-membership/)
[
8 Tips to get Your Spouse to Engage in Membership ](https://marriage365.com/videos/8-tips-to-get-your-spouse-to-engage-in-membership/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/a-sexless-marriage/)
[
A Sexless Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/a-sexless-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/anxiety-and-your-marriage/)
[
Anxiety and Your Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/anxiety-and-your-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/avoiding-issues-in-your-marriage/)
[
Avoiding Issues in Your Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/avoiding-issues-in-your-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/boundaries-with-the-opposite-sex/)
[
Boundaries With the Opposite Sex ](https://marriage365.com/videos/boundaries-with-the-opposite-sex/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/can-men-and-women-just-be-friends/)
[
Can Men and Women Just be Friends ](https://marriage365.com/videos/can-men-and-women-just-be-friends/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/communication-technique-1/)
[
Communication Technique #1 ](https://marriage365.com/videos/communication-technique-1/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/connection-after-baby/)
[
Connection After Baby ](https://marriage365.com/videos/connection-after-baby/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/connection-time/)
[
Connection Time ](https://marriage365.com/videos/connection-time/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/consequences-with-boundaries/)
[
Consequences With Boundaries ](https://marriage365.com/videos/consequences-with-boundaries/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/considering-divorce-know-the-4-as/)
[
Considering Divorce? Know the 4 A’s ](https://marriage365.com/videos/considering-divorce-know-the-4-as/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/creating-boundaries-in-marriage/)
[
Creating Boundaries in Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/creating-boundaries-in-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/date-night-tips/)
[
Date Night Tips ](https://marriage365.com/videos/date-night-tips/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-a-narcissist/)
[
Dealing With a Narcissist ](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-a-narcissist/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-depression/)
[
Dealing With Depression ](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-depression/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-difficult-people/)
[
Dealing with Difficult People ](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-difficult-people/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/dos-and-donts-of-divorce/)
[
Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce ](https://marriage365.com/videos/dos-and-donts-of-divorce/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/feeling-disrespected-and-what-to-do/)
[
Feeling Disrespected and What to Do ](https://marriage365.com/videos/feeling-disrespected-and-what-to-do/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/flirting-foreplay-and-fantasies/)
[
Flirting, Foreplay and Fantasies ](https://marriage365.com/videos/flirting-foreplay-and-fantasies/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grief-counseling-do-i-need-it/)
[
Grief Counseling – Do I Need It? ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grief-counseling-do-i-need-it/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-an-empty-nest/)
[
Grieving an Empty Nest ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-an-empty-nest/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-the-loss-of-a-child-youre-not-alone/)
[
Grieving the Loss of a Child – You’re not Alone ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-the-loss-of-a-child-youre-not-alone/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-well-part-1/)
[
Grieving Well Part 1 ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-well-part-1/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-well-part-2/)
[
Grieving Well Part 2 ](https://marriage365.com/videos/grieving-well-part-2/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/happy-healthy-holidays/)
[
Happy Healthy Holidays ](https://marriage365.com/videos/happy-healthy-holidays/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/high-trust-vs-low-trust-marriages/)
[
High-Trust vs Low-Trust Marriages ](https://marriage365.com/videos/high-trust-vs-low-trust-marriages/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-men-can-get-it-wrong-in-the-bedroom/)
[
How Men Can Get it Wrong in the Bedroom ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-men-can-get-it-wrong-in-the-bedroom/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-porn-impacts-your-marriage/)
[
How Porn Impacts Your Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-porn-impacts-your-marriage/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-be-honest-without-being-brutal/)
[
How To Be Honest Without Being Brutal ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-be-honest-without-being-brutal/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-beat-bedroom-boredom/)
[
How to Beat Bedroom Boredom ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-beat-bedroom-boredom/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-break-the-silent-treatment/)
[
How to Break the Silent Treatment ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-break-the-silent-treatment/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-bring-up-emotional-disconnection-with-your-spouse/)
[
How to Bring up Emotional Disconnection with Your Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-bring-up-emotional-disconnection-with-your-spouse/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-confront-a-lying-spouse/)
[
How to Confront a Lying Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-confront-a-lying-spouse/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-deal-with-sexual-rejection/)
[
How to Deal with Sexual Rejection ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-deal-with-sexual-rejection/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-fight-fair/)
[
How to Fight Fair ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-fight-fair/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-find-true-healing-with-or-without-your-spouse/)
[
How to Find True Healing With or Without Your Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-find-true-healing-with-or-without-your-spouse/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-fix-insecurity-in-marriage/)
[
How To Fix Insecurity in Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-fix-insecurity-in-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-forgive-your-spouse/)
[
How to Forgive Your Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-forgive-your-spouse/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-get-your-spouse-to-go-to-therapy/)
[
How to Get Your Spouse to Go to Therapy ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-get-your-spouse-to-go-to-therapy/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-get-your-spouse-to-open-up-emotionally/)
[
How to Get Your Spouse to Open Up Emotionally ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-get-your-spouse-to-open-up-emotionally/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-handle-misunderstandings/)
[
How to Handle Misunderstandings ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-handle-misunderstandings/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-have-fun-while-working-on-your-marriage/)
[
How To Have Fun While Working On Your Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-have-fun-while-working-on-your-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-have-more-fun-with-your-spouse/)
[
How to Have More Fun With Your Spouse ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-have-more-fun-with-your-spouse/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-identify-express-your-needs/)
[
How to Identify & Express Your Needs ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-identify-express-your-needs/)
[ ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-invite-your-spouse-to-use-the-marriage365-app/)
[
How To Invite Your Spouse To Use The Marriage365 App ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-invite-your-spouse-to-use-the-marriage365-app/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-marriage/)
[
How to Maintain a Healthy Marriage ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-marriage/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-make-work-work-full-time-working-parents/)
[
How to Make Work, Work – Full Time Working Parents ](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-make-work-work-full-time-working-parents/)
[](https://marriage365.com/videos/part-time-working-parent-with-a-full-time-working-parent/)
[
How to Make Work, Work – Part Time Working Parent With a Full Time Working Parent ](https://marriage365.com/videos/part-time-working-parent-with-a-full-time-working-parent/)
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### Coaching – 2026
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/coaching/
Marriage coaching to help you improve communication, rebuild trust, break unhealthy patterns, and strengthen your relationship.
## MARRIAGE365 COACHING
**Stop trying to fix your marriage alone. *Get a coach who actually knows how.***
**Alone or together, change is possible. 60% of our clients start solo. Thousands have gotten unstuck with Marriage365 coaching.**
[
MEET OUR COACHES
](#coaches)## 6
**certified coaches**
## 30 or 60
**minute sessions**
## $109
**to start**
## 20%
**off for members**
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND LIKE WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW?
- You’ve had the same fight so many times you’ve stopped believing anything will actually change.
- Trust was broken and every time you think you’re past it, something pulls you right back.
- You love each other. You just don’t know how to get back to actually *liking* each other.
- You’re the only one trying. You’re exhausted and wondering how to move forward.
HERE’S WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE
*The instincts that feel like fighting for your marriage – pursuing, explaining, pushing, or shutting down and hoping things improve – are often the very things keeping you stuck. **Doing more of what isn’t working only costs you more time and connection.***
*Coaching changes that. Instead of years of trial and error, you gain a clear path forward with someone who can see what you can’t from inside your own marriage.*
HOW COACHING WORKS
- Every coach works from the same proven framework to help you stop repeating the same patterns and start creating real change in your marriage.
- We don’t do talk therapy. We give you a plan that works – with practical tools, honest conversations, and actionable steps you can use right away.
- Every coaching experience follows our 3 R’s framework: Reveal, Repair, and Rebuild.
**REVEAL**
We find the real hurt and the pattern underneath it, not just the surface argument.
**REPAIR**
Not a bandage. The work that addresses the root of resentment, so healing actually sticks.
**REBUILD**
A clear, new way forward, so you stop fighting about the same things.
MEET OUR COACHES
**VANESSA HOGAN**
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**Pick your coach**
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**Leave with a plan, not more to think about**
Gain the tools and confidence to create renewed hope and lasting change.
**IF YOUR SPOUSE WON’T JOIN**
You can start this on your own. 60% of our clients do. It still works because when you change how you show up in your marriage, the whole relationship shifts. You don’t need your spouse’s buy-in to begin.
**NEED A MORE FOCUSED APPROACH?**
Some marriages need more than weekly sessions…they need momentum. If you’re facing deep resentment, toxic fight patterns, affair recovery, or you’re separated and questioning if it’s worth fighting for, a marriage intensive gives you two focused days with our coaches, one-on-one, no distractions, no waiting in between sessions.
[
LEARN ABOUT INTENSIVES
](https://marriage365.com/intensives/)COACHING CHANGED THEIR MARRIAGE
## Teresa
Couples coaching is so different than therapy and we realized we need coaching in this season. My husband was engaged and more open than usual. It was so helpful and we can’t wait to have another session. ## Paulina
My husband has the worst attitude during our first coaching session and by the end he was open and laughing. I didn’t think this was possible.
Thank you for speaking truth and helping us heal our marriage ❤️🩹 ## Allie
My first session was amazing! We broke through our biggest fight and has been the best thing to happen to our marriage. We still have a lot of work to do but it’s been very helpful, and we have homework in between sessions which has opened many conversations. ## Lainey
I didn’t even know you all offered online coaching and because we have no childcare, this is a great option for us. We’ve had two sessions and have seen a lot of growth and healing. The homework given has kept is on track throughout the week and I’m thankful you offer this service.☺️ ## Zariah
I’m working with one of your online coaches on my own to help me deal with my resentment towards my husband and it’s been incredibly helpful. I appreciate your resources and the accountability 🙏🏼 ## Jordan
I see why marriage coaching is very different than marriage counseling as l’ve done only counseling until now. 🙈I’m so glad I found you guys. Our first two sessions have been incredibly helpful and worth every penny. [
MEET OUR COACHES
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What are the coaching hours?Sessions are entirely online, offering the flexibility to find times that fit your schedule best.
How is coaching different from therapy?Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward. Therapy, on the other hand, often dives into more complex personal or relational trauma.
Should we be in therapy instead?If there’s abuse, serious trauma, or addiction, therapy should come first. But for the vast majority of couples, coaching works well; it gives you a clear plan and someone to hold you to it, without months of talking in circles. Many couples use both.
What if we’re really struggling?Coaching gives you steady, ongoing support, but if you’re in crisis or need more concentrated time, we also offer **Marriage Intensives**: two full days, one-on-one with a coach, built for couples who need to make real progress fast. Many couples start with an intensive, then use coaching to keep the momentum going. Learn more about intensives \[[here](https://marriage365.com/intensives/)\]
Do you offer coaching discounts?Yes! Marriage365 Members enjoy 20% off all coaching sessions. If you’re not a member you can learn more about membership [\[here\]](https://marriage365.com/membership/).
### You’ve tried talking about it. Now try solving it.
There’s no reason to stay stuck. The only thing between where your marriage is and where it could be is a plan and someone to help you execute it.
[
MEET OUR COACHES
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## Communication Resources
Marriage365 publishes resources that help couples improve communication, navigate difficult conversations, resolve conflict in healthy ways, strengthen listening skills, and create greater emotional safety within their relationship.
### 41 Questions To Ask Your Spouse Right Now
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/41-questions-to-ask-your-spouse-right-now/
41 connecting questions for couples that spark meaningful conversations, and help you build a deeper, healthier marriage.
### My husband and I are *complete* opposites when it comes to conversation.
I am an external processor and love to talk out loud. My husband is an internal processor and figures out almost everything in his head. This means that sometimes, in marriage, I feel like our conversations are one-sided. More accurately, I feel like he doesn’t want to share with me, when in reality he knows what is and what is not worth sharing out loud.
### Have you ever felt like that? If so, then, like my spouse, your spouse needs a little prompting.
I have found that if I ask my husband pointed and direct questions he is happy to share and I feel like we are connecting on a deeper level. Here are 41 Connecting Questions to ask your spouse right now to help facilitate that deeper conversation that you’re looking for:
1. 1. What is your idea of a romantic night with me?
2. What are you currently afraid of?
3. How can I help you face your fears?
4. Is our marriage on track to still be in love in 10, 15, 20 years? If not, what can we do differently now to set us up to have (and keep) our *happily ever after*?
5. Do you believe our children have and feel security based on our marriage?
6. When you look at me do you see a spouse who deeply loves you? Why or why not?
7. Is there anything you have asked me to do that I have neglected?
8. How were our kids today?
9. Is there anything you would like me to talk to our kids about? (Behavior, obedience, bullies, sex, the boogieman, finishing their homework or chores etc.)
10. Would you like a massage?
11. Am I a safe person for you to talk to?
12. What are your current goals?
13. How can I encourage you toward your goals?
14. Is there anything I can take off your plate to lighten your load?
15. How often do you think about sex?
16. If you had two hours alone with no interruptions, what would you do with the time?
17. What can I take off your plate so that you can have those two hours to do that?
18. What has been bothering you most about me lately?
19. What has been impressing you most about me lately?
20. How can I be more present in our marriage?
21. Is there anything you are afraid to say to me that we could talk about openly right now?
22. Is there anything you’re feeling anxious about?
23. Is there anything holding you back from attempting something that you have been wanting to try?
24. Can I bring you coffee in bed tomorrow so you can sleep in a little?
25. What is something you wish I would ask you more often?
26. If our kids grew up and married someone just like me would that make you happy or sad? Why?
27. What night this week can I make dinner for you and what sounds good?
28. Do you feel that I do well at meeting your needs?
29. Do I hug, kiss, and touch you enough?
30. What is your ideal mom’s/dad’s night off?
31. Do you feel like you can count on me?
32. Do you believe we are (still) compatible? If not, how can we be better?
33. What can I do this week to make you feel loved and appreciated?
34. When you look at our life together, does it feel fulfilling or lacking? Why?
35. The last time we had sex, did you feel like I was fully present and engaged with you?
36. If I were to die suddenly today, what is one thing you would want me to know?
37. If you were to die suddenly today, what is something you would want me to know and/or something you would want me to tell our kids?
38. In your opinion, are we spending our money on the things we should be?
39. In your opinion, are we investing our time in the things we should be?
40. Do I tell you *“I love you”* enough?
41. If we were to randomly meet another married couple, would they walk away from that first interaction with us knowing 100% for sure that we are in love and secure in our love for each other?
Great conversations don’t always happen by accident—they happen when we create space to be curious about each other. Whether you’re newly married or have been together for decades, asking intentional questions can help you rediscover your spouse, understand their heart, and continue growing together. For more ways to build connection, Marriage365 offers books, [online courses](https://marriage365.com/store/), [coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/), and a membership filled with practical resources to help couples create a stronger, healthier marriage.
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**Written by Anna Collins**
*Anna Collins lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and two children. She is passionate about her marriage, staying at home with her kids, writing, coffee, good conversation, and game night. Her life dream is to someday write a book and see it published.*
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### 30 Questions To Ask Your Wife
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/30-questions-to-ask-your-wife/
Meaningful questions for husbands to ask their wives. These 30 conversation starters will strengthen communication and deepen your marriage.
Gents, what is it about woman and their ability to craft the perfect question to get conversations started? If you are like me, you get stuck on asking the same questions. I’m here to help! During my coaching sessions, I often refer to this list of questions for husbands to get the conversation started in the right direction. Trust me, you are going to score major points with this list.
## Our wives want to see that we show interest in who they are, their struggles, their dreams, their friends. But we can’t expect them to pour out their heart without our participation.
When asking these questions, listen with your eyes, turn off the TV, put your phone down, and rediscover the heart of your best friend!
- What’s something you always wanted to do as a child but never got to do it?
- If you could have one super power, what would it be?
- What is one of your dreams that I can help you achieve?
- What makes you feel overwhelmed?
- Which would be the hardest to give up: coffee or chocolate?
- What is your best memory of our dating years?
- What could I do to make you feel more respected?
- If you could bring one fictional character to life, who would it be and why?
- How can I demonstrate my love for you in different ways?
- What can I do to encourage and support you better?
- If you could master one musical instrument, what would it be?
- How do you like to be kissed?
- What is one thing I can do to show you how much I love you?
- What is one bad habit you need to break but you don’t want to?
- If you could change your age forever, what age would you choose and why?
- What did your parents teach you that you appreciate now?
- What is your guilty pleasure?
- Describe to me your ideal day?
- What is your favorite movie of all time?
- What are ways I can make you feel safe?
- How can I show you that I am listening to you?
- What achievement in my life would bring you great joy?
- Who is someone that inspires you?
- What was the moment when you laughed harder than you’ve ever laughed?
- What can I do to make you feel more confident in our future?
- What are some ways I can help you around the house?
- How often would you like to go out on a date night?
- What is your favorite thing about yourself?
- What mutual goal would you like to see us accomplish?
- What is something you would like us to do to invest in our marriage this year?
### Did your wife appreciate you showing interest? Did you learn something new about her?
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**Written by Casey Caston**
*Casey Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and loves his wife, kids, and surfing – in that order. He’s passionate about teaching couples how to connect on a deeper level and works often with couples in crisis. He’s also* [*officiated*](https://www.ocweddingvows.com/) *more than 600 weddings. His life long dream is to walk the Camino, surf in Indonesia, and publish a New York Times best seller.*
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### Say It Without Starting A Fight
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-fight-fair/
fight fair in marriage with practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflict, and strengthen your connection.
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Conflict is unavoidable. Damage is optional. Most couples escalate because they react instead of respond, letting emotion lead instead of structure. This bundle can help you learn how to fight fair.
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***Healthy couples aren’t conflict-free – they’re skilled. Learn the skills. Fight fair.***
*\*These videos are included in Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
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### What Actually Makes A Marriage Last
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-build-a-strong-marriage/
What actually makes a marriage last? Discover practical tools to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship.
#### THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR LASTING CONNECTION
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### Stop Telling Me to Calm Down
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/stop-telling-me-to-calm-down-what-to-say-instead-during-an-argument/
Stop telling your spouse to calm down. Learn why it backfires and discover healthier ways to communicate during conflict and stay connected.
### **“Stop telling me to calm down”**
is a phrase many spouses have thought – or even said out loud – during an argument. While it may seem like a reasonable request, telling your spouse to calm down almost always makes conflict worse instead of better. If you want [healthier communication](https://marriage365.com/membership/) in marriage, learning what to say instead can completely change the direction of a difficult conversation.
There are three words guaranteed to do the exact opposite of what you intend.
### ***Calm. Down. Now.***
If you’ve ever said them to your spouse in the middle of a heated moment, you already know what happens next. The volume goes up. The walls go up. And suddenly the original argument isn’t even the issue anymore and now you’re fighting about how you’re fighting.
So why do we keep saying it?
Because we’re frustrated. Because we’re overwhelmed. Because something in us genuinely believes that if we can just get our spouse to lower their voice, lower their intensity, lower the temperature in the room – we might actually be able to get somewhere. The instinct isn’t wrong. The execution is.
“Calm down” doesn’t land as an invitation. It lands as a verdict. It tells your spouse that their emotions are the problem, that the way they feel is inconvenient, that they need to manage themselves before you’ll engage with them. Even when that’s not what you mean, that’s almost always what they hear. And when someone already feels unheard, telling them to calm down is like throwing water on a grease fire. You’re not solving anything. You’re just making it worse.
### **So What’s Actually Happening in That Moment?**
Here’s what most couples don’t realize: intensity in an argument is rarely about volume. It’s about desperation.
When your spouse’s voice gets louder, sharper, or more urgent, it usually means one thing – they don’t feel heard yet. The escalation isn’t an attack. It’s a bid. A desperate, poorly packaged bid for connection and understanding. They’re not trying to steamroll you. They’re trying to reach you.
The problem is that most of us respond to intensity by shutting down, defending ourselves, or trying to control the situation – which confirms to our spouse that we’re not actually listening, which makes them push harder, which makes us withdraw further. And around and around it goes.
“Calm down” keeps that cycle spinning. It doesn’t break it.
### **What to Say Instead**
Here’s the shift: **instead of making your spouse’s emotion the problem, make [connection](https://marriage365.com/membership/) the goal.** Instead of telling them to stop feeling what they’re feeling, invite them into a way of communicating that actually works.
This isn’t about letting bad behavior slide. It’s about choosing words that actually have a chance of working.
Try one of these instead…
*“I want to understand you, but the intensity is shutting me down. Can we reset?”*
*“I want to hear you, but the way it’s coming across feels intense. Could you soften your tone so I can really listen?”*
*“I’m not against you, but your voice feels sharp. Can we try again in a calmer way?”*
*“I know you’re passionate about this, but the energy feels heavy. Can we slow it down a bit?”*
*“I care about what you’re saying. I’ll be able to receive it better if your tone is gentler.”*
*“I’m feeling defensive because of how it’s coming out. Could you say it with a calmer tone?”*
*“I want to stay connected. When your voice gets louder, I feel distant. Can we bring it down?”*
*“I’m on your side. I just need your words to come with a little more kindness so I can stay present.”*
*“The tone makes me feel unsafe, even if that’s not your intention. Can you rephrase it?”*
*“I don’t think you mean to, but the way it’s coming across feels harsh. Can you try again?”*
Notice the difference? Every one of these phrases does something “calm down” never does. It keeps you in the room and it tells your spouse you’re not abandoning the conversation, you’re not dismissing their feelings, you’re not declaring them irrational. You’re asking for a reset so you can actually show up for them.
### **The Honest Truth About Tone**
Here’s something worth sitting with. If your spouse regularly escalates when trying to talk to you, it’s worth asking an uncomfortable question: have they learned that the only way to get your attention is to turn up the volume?
Sometimes intensity is a bad habit. Sometimes it’s a trauma response. And sometimes, not always, but sometimes, it’s a survival strategy developed over years of feeling like the quieter version of themselves wasn’t taken seriously. That doesn’t make it okay. But it does make it worth understanding.
The goal isn’t to give your spouse a free pass to speak to you any way they want. Tone matters. Respect matters. But the fastest way to get the tone you need is to stop policing the emotion and start making it safe for your spouse to actually reach you.
### **One More Thing**
If you’re the one who gets told to calm down, this blog is for you too.
Your feelings are valid. Your frustration is real. But the way you package those feelings either opens a door or slams one shut. Your spouse’s ability to hear you is directly connected to how you deliver what you’re saying. If you want to be heard – really heard – you’ll need to say it in a way they can actually receive.
That’s not weakness. That’s wisdom. The goal was never to win the argument. The goal was always to be understood by the person you love most. So let’s stop saying “calm down.” Let’s start saying something that actually works.
*Looking for better tools to communicate with your spouse? [Marriage365 Membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) has resources, coaching, and a community of couples doing the hard work of building something real. You don’t have to figure this out alone.*
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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## Trust Resources
Marriage365 provides guidance for couples working to rebuild trust, strengthen honesty and transparency, establish accountability, recover from betrayal, and restore connection following relationship challenges or infidelity.
### 10 Texts that Bring Instant Emotional Connection
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/10-texts-that-bring-instant-emotional-connection/
10 meaningful texts you can send your spouse today to build emotional connection, increase intimacy, and strengthen your marriage.
Emotional connection in marriage is not built only during long conversations or weekend getaways. It is strengthened in small, daily moments of intentional communication. One of the simplest ways to build emotional connection with your spouse is through thoughtful, meaningful text messages. In a culture where texting is second nature, couples have consistent opportunities to increase emotional intimacy and strengthen their marriage through everyday interactions.
Most texts are practical – coordinating schedules, sending reminders, managing responsibilities. They are constant and convenient, but often surface-level. What if you intentionally used texting to deepen emotional connection in your marriage instead of just handling logistics?
Reconnecting with your spouse does not always require a date night or a big relationship talk. Sometimes emotional intimacy grows from one intentional message sent in the middle of an ordinary day. A few sincere words can help your spouse feel seen, valued, appreciated, and emotionally secure.
Because texting is already part of your daily rhythm, it can become a powerful tool to strengthen your marriage, build intimacy, and improve marriage communication. Small, consistent moments of connection create long-term closeness and stability.
Below are 10 meaningful text messages you can copy, personalize, and send today to increase emotional connection in your marriage. Don’t overthink it. Simple, intentional communication is one of the most practical ways to build a strong and connected relationship over time.
### 1. A Text of Gratitude
“I wanted to tell you that I’m really grateful for you. I probably don’t say it enough. You do so much for me and our relationship that goes unnoticed, and I wanted to take time today to tell you how amazing you are.”
Gratitude builds emotional safety and appreciation.
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### 2. A Safe Place Text
“If there’s anything weighing on you right now, I want to be the safe place you can bring it. You don’t have to carry stress alone. I’m here to listen, not fix – just to understand.”
Emotional connection deepens when your spouse feels safe being honest.
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### 3. A Nostalgia Text
“I had this idea I wanted to run by you. What if tonight we pull out our wedding album or photos from when we were dating? That season was so good. I’d love to reminisce together. What do you think?”
Shared memories reignite warmth and closeness.
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### 4. An Ownership Text
“If I’ve seemed distracted or distant lately, I’m sorry. That’s not about you. You deserve my attention and intention, and I want to be better about giving you both.”
Taking responsibility builds trust and respect.
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### 5. A Choosing You Text
“One of my favorite memories of us is \_\_\_\_\_\_. Remembering it reminds me why I chose you – and why I’d choose you again.”
Reassurance strengthens emotional security.
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### 6. An Appreciation Text
“Thank you for the small, unseen things you do. The responsibilities you carry. The ways you show up. I notice more than you think.”
Feeling seen reduces resentment and increases connection.
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### 7. A Character Affirmation Text
“I love who you are – not just what you do for me or our family. Your heart, your personality, your strengths add so much to my life.”
Affirming character builds deeper intimacy than praising performance.
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### 8. A Commitment Text
“No matter what we’re facing right now, I’m committed to us. I don’t want to just coexist. I want to keep learning, growing, and building something strong with you.”
Commitment creates emotional stability.
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### 9. A Check-In Text
“I wanted to check in and see how you’re really doing. How are you feeling about life, our connection, our responsibilities, and our marriage? Your thoughts matter to me.”
Intentional check-ins prevent emotional drift.
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### 10. An Admiration Text
“I’ve been thinking about one of the qualities I admire most in you – the way you \_\_\_\_\_\_. That’s something I deeply respect about you, and it makes me proud to be your spouse.”
Admiration fuels attraction and closeness.
👉 Download our free [Marriage365 app](https://marriage365.com/membership/) and become a member today!
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### What Divorced People Wished They Had Done Differently
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/what-divorced-people-wished-they-had-done-differently/
Learn powerful lessons from people who experienced divorce and discover how intentional choices can strengthen your marriage today.
### Unfortunately, after a marriage ends in divorce is typically the time you start to gain some perspective. Hindsight is 20/20, right?
It is much easier, once it’s all over, to look back and reflect on what went wrong, what went right (if anything at all), and discover what your part was in the marriage failing.
### *Honestly, asking yourself the hard questions about your faults, your insecurities, and your habits is challenging and convicting work, but so essential.*
Once you do, however, you will hopefully learn some *important lessons* and not make the same mistakes for your future relationship.
We decided to get **real and vulnerable** with some of our friends and followers who have experienced divorce. *We believe that stories are powerful and can teach others valuable lessons.* We asked them to share some of the things they would’ve done differently, and here’s what they said:
> “***I wish*** *I had not tried so hard to fix my wife. She would talk to me and share, and immediately I would start working out how I was going to solve the issue. Looking back, I never was there for her in the moments she needed me most. She told me after our divorce that she never felt heard… and she was right.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I wasn’t a cheap ass. I’m a saver to the core and I never put a penny to my marriage. No date nights, excursions, or counseling. I kept telling her that we just didn’t have it in our budget, which we did. I worked so hard at buying our gorgeous home and giving our 4 kids private education that I lost sight of what matters most – my family. If I could go back, I would’ve lived in an apartment and kept my family together.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I had nagged less and said more positive words to my husband. I didn’t want to admit it while we were married but now that I have space, I can see why he felt constantly nagged. Nothing was perfect for me and I let him know. Through [coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/) I’ve learned that my expectations were way too high and he could never ever have met them, no matter how hard he tried.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I would’ve forgiven him. He cheated on me and it hurt. When I caught him, I could tell he was sorry and wanted to save our marriage. He was willing to do anything to get me back and keep our family together. I just kept holding onto the pain and stayed angry at him. I let him know that he was a terrible person by my daily bad attitude. I didn’t want to admit it to him, but he truly changed overtime. He got healthy. The problem was that I did not. My un-forgiveness got the best of me and kept me from living. I am still angry and sad because I couldn’t forgive him. I couldn’t let it go. It’s the biggest regret I’ll live with forever. Now I don’t see my kids on certain holidays and their birthdays and all because I couldn’t forgive.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I had done premarital counseling. I saw red flags when we were dating and ignored them. Looking back, I was naive and way too optimistic about our relationship. I know he wasn’t a good fit for me and later on, he admitted that he knew I wasn’t a good fit for him. Once we got married, things got bad and we were only married two years. Two years… that’s it! Thankfully we didn’t have kids but the emotional stress has been overwhelming. I wish I had been wiser, smarter, more self-aware in those dating years.”*
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> *“****I wish*** *I had been honest about my religious views. I kept them hidden because I loved my husband so much and didn’t think it would be a big deal. Then I grew more deep in my faith and had kids and wanted to raise them in the church and he did not. It became the biggest issue in our marriage and I built up a lot of resentment towards him, which is unfair to him since I never talked about my religious expectations.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I had been more proactive. I truly believed that if we loved each other, we’d be fine. I now can see that we didn’t have a [plan](https://marriage365.com/coaching/). We weren’t intentional with our time and rarely did we make our marriage a priority. We just kind of fell into a slump and slowly drifted apart. I look back often and think our marriage could’ve been saved if we just fought harder and got off of auto-pilot.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I had spoken up about my feelings. For my 15 years of marriage, I was very lonely and never said anything to my wife. I just went to work, hung out with the kids, helped with the house but deep down inside I was hurting. I pretended to be happy but was faking it in every area of my life. I wish I sat down with my wife over dinner and just told her, “I love you and I feel lonely. HELP!” I numbed my loneliness with alcohol and eventually drank my sorrows away. My wife left because I ended up drinking and driving with our kids in the car. That was it for her! She was done. If only I had told her I was lonely decades ago I would still have my family.”*
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> “***I wish*** *I had stood up for myself more. My husband at the time (now ex-husband) never wanted me to work so I could stay at home with the kids. I didn’t mind and loved being a mom so I didn’t complain. Unfortunately he held it over my head that I did not help financially making me feel so worthless. Over the years, I taught him that he could make me feel less than and not once did I speak up until I had it! One day I just packed my bags with the kids and left. I go back and forth on that decision because even though it was wrong for him to do what he did, I NEVER, not once, told him to stop.”*
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> *“****I wish*** *I had looked in the mirror instead of blaming my husband for all of our issues. Through my recent [coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/) sessions, I have recognized that I blame everyone and everything on everyone else because it’s “never” my fault. I was so concerned with pointing fingers that I never realized my part in our marriage struggles. I have since apologized to my ex over and over again. Unfortunately it’s too late as he remarried someone just last month. The divorce has wrecked our kids and I live with so much regret.”*
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> *“****I wished*** *I had been open to getting outside help with a [coach](https://marriage365.com/coaching/). There is so much stigma around therapy and I fell into the trap of believing that we didn’t need it. There was no way I was going to share my personal issues with some stranger and pay $200. I had a lot of pride and it got the best of me. We ended up divorcing a year ago and it’s been painful. I would tell anyone who is stuck to get help. There’s no shame whatsoever and now I’m in counseling for myself and I’m learning a lot.”*
One theme runs through so many of these stories: “I wish we had gotten help sooner.” You don’t have to wait until your marriage reaches a breaking point to invest in it. Marriage365 offers [marriage coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/), practical resources, and a [membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) filled with tools to help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and strengthen their relationship. Whether you’re feeling disconnected or simply want to create a healthier marriage, taking the first step today can make all the difference.
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**Written by Meygan Caston**
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in Orange County California with her husband Casey and their two children. She loves the beach, dance parties, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life-long dream is to walk the Camino, have lunch with Brené Brown and get on The Price is Right.*
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### 50 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Marriage
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/50-things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-marriage/
Discover 50 simple ways to strengthen your marriage, deepen connection, and build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Casey and I love cheat sheets! You know, when someone gives you a bunch of their ideas so you don’t have to think too hard. Because we love you all so much, we’ve created a long cheat sheet for you that will hopefully inspire you. We can always improve our marriage and in fact, we would stress that when couples become stagnant, it’s a very dangerous road to be on.
### Here are 50 things you can start doing to improve your marriage today!
- Compliment your spouse daily
- Buy them their favorite drink (Starbucks, tea, a bottle of wine)
- Reach for their hand when watching TV
- Talk about the little things
- Don’t keep secrets
- Initiate sex
- Apologize when you’re wrong
- Take a walk hand in hand
- Go to bed together
- Start committing to the [60-Second Blessing](../the-60-second-blessing?rq=60%20second%20blessing&utm_source=marriage365&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=50_things_you_can_do_to_improve_your_marriage)
- Send flirty texts and emails throughout the day
- Take one of our[ online courses](https://marriage365.com/store/)
- Appreciate all that your spouse does
- Give more and expect less
- Simplify your life so you have more time for connection
- Schedule date nights regularly
- Ask for what you want and need (your spouse isn’t mind reader)
- Stay healthy and try to look your best
- Remove the television from your bedroom
- Create shared goals
- Volunteer together
- Offer to help with the daily chores
- Make forgiveness part of your marriage strategy
- Give grace freely
- Listen with empathy
- Talk a little less and listen more
- Turn off your phone
- Go on a weekend getaway just you two
- Plan and stick to a budget
- Remember that you’re on the same team
- Always kiss goodnight
- Be the first to say SORRY
- Be quick to defend your spouse’s honor
- Write a love letter
- Sleep naked
- Be willing to have the tough conversations
- Ask [open-ended questions](https://marriage365books.com)
- Don’t give up
- Choose to love even when you don’t feel like it
- Make honesty your best policy
- Ask for a redo
- Eat dinner together
- Always discuss major purchases before making them
- Remove the word “DIVORCE” from your vocabulary
- Become a monthly member to [Marriage365](https://marriage365.com/membership/)
- Say NO to something so you can say YES to your marriage
- Dream together
- Learn something new together
- Respect your spouse’s opinion
- Be vulnerable
A thriving marriage isn’t built through one grand gesture—it’s built through small, intentional choices made every day. If you’re ready to keep growing together, Marriage365 offers practical [online courses](https://marriage365.com/store/), [expert marriage coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/), and a [Premium Membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) filled with tools, date night resources, and relationship exercises to help you build lasting connection, no matter what season of marriage you’re in.
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Written by Meygan Caston
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in Orange County, California with her husband Casey and their two children. She loves the beach, dance parties, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life-long dream is to walk the Camino and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### How To Know If Your Spouse Is Cheating
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/how-to-know-if-your-spouse-is-cheating/
Common signs your spouse is cheating, including changes in behavior, secrecy, emotional distance, and other warning signs, and what to do.
### **Wondering if the signs your spouse is cheating are right in front of you can be incredibly painful.**
No one wants to believe their marriage could be affected by infidelity, but if you’re feeling uneasy, it’s important to pay attention to changes in behavior without jumping to conclusions. While no single sign proves someone is [having an affair](http://www.onlineaffairrecovery.com/), certain patterns may point to a deeper issue that deserves an honest conversation.
However, it does happen and there are signs that you need to be aware of. We *don’t want to create any fear or encourage you to believe that your spouse IS cheating*, but if it is something you’re suspicious of, we want you to have some real and tangible red flags to look for.
### **Extreme Obsession with ‘Technology Privacy’**
If your spouse is hiding their phone from you or always texting with the screen intentionally pointed away from you, refusing to share passwords to any technology or social media if asked, or are locking the door when they are on the computer it’s time to get curious about WHY. Each person has a right to some level of privacy, but being aggressive and unwavering ABOUT that right, in this case, with your spouse, is cause for concern.
### **Frequently letting you know they suddenly have to “work late”**
Changes in schedule DO happen, but frequently having to “work late” or “leave the house to check on work” when it’s out of the norm is something to pay close attention to. Further, if your spouse seems to be struggling to come up with a reasonable and logical explanation as to WHY they had to work so late or go help a friend, we would consider that a red flag, as well.
*Note: In our* [*ONLINE AFFAIR RECOVERY COURSE*](http://www.onlineaffairrecovery.com)*, we go in-depth about workplace affairs*
### **Sudden change in drive for emotional or physical connection with you**
Sometimes a sudden change in sex drive or lack of emotional intimacy is due to stress, a big life event, devastating news, a decline in mental heath, or other explainable and understandable factors. However, if there seems to be nothing out of the ordinary going on and your spouse suddenly doesn’t want to engage in emotional or sexual intimacy with you, there IS a reason why and it’s important for you to carefully, but assertively address it, as there is a real possibility they could be getting that fulfillment from somebody else.
### **Being obsessively protective about a certain “friend” of the opposite sex**
Everyone has a different idea about whether or not married men and women can have close, personal friends of the opposite sex, but even still… the truth is that if your spouse is beholden to a particular friendship and swears up and down they’re “just friends”, despite your attempts to speak to your discomfort of the nature of their relationship… This doesn’t necessarily mean your spouse is having an affair, but if they repeatedly dismiss your concerns or become unwilling to discuss healthy boundaries, it’s worth exploring together. Your concerns deserve to be taken seriously. Even if your spouse isn’t having an affair, a healthy marriage makes room for honest conversations about boundaries, trust, and friendships that make either partner uncomfortable.
*Note: In our* [*ONLINE AFFAIR RECOVERY COURSE*](http://www.onlineaffairrecovery.com)*, we address this behavior of making excuses and being protective of a particular friendship being the most common sign in emotional affairs.*
### **Difference in Hygiene or Physical Appearance**
If your spouse strangely leaves the house in different clothes than they came home in , smells like soap you don’t have in your home, smells like perfume or cologne that isn’t yours, has lipstick stains or bite marks that you didn’t leave, new expensive possessions you didn’t purchase or know about being purchased, or seems to obsessively and compulsively shower before they let you close to them (and that isn’t normal)… it’s time to open your eyes and start seeing if there are any other signs, as well.
### **Extreme response to a simple question**
If you ask your spouse about where they were or what they did when they were gone and their response to you is to suddenly get extremely angry, defensive, or over explanatory… this is a red flag that they are keeping something pretty close to the chest and aren’t happy that you are touching on the subject. There’s no reason for anger or defensiveness in either body language OR tone when simply asked “where were you?” or “what did you and so-and-so do together?”
*\*\*Disclaimer: If your spouse is showing any of these signs, please note we are not saying that they are DEFINITELY having an affair. However, what we ARE saying is that these are red flags we have seen in couples we’ve worked with who have gone through affairs and in any light they are each a cause to have a conversation about why disconnection is taking place between you.*
### Here are **6 questions** you need to ask yourself as you are considering these red flags:
*1. While reading this blog, did any of these red flags give me a gross feeling in the pit of my stomach or make me feel triggered?*
*2. Have we been disconnected emotionally and/or physically in the last few months?*
*3. Have we been making our marriage a priority in the last 6 months? Why or why not?*
*4. Are there any behaviors my spouse has been displaying that I’ve been ignoring or making excuses for?*
*5. Is there anything my gut or my head is trying to tell me that I need to allow into my heart?*
*6. Has my spouse shown any signs that they have felt lonely or disconnected in the last year?*
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### To start your journey towards healing your marriage, check out our online [**Affair Recovery Course**](http://www.onlineaffairrecovery.com)
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## Intimacy Resources
Marriage365 publishes resources focused on helping couples strengthen emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, vulnerability, affection, connection, and long-term relationship satisfaction.
### Naked Dinners – Understanding Intimacy, Sex, and Rejection eBook
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/naked-dinners-redefining-married-sex-ebook/
Improve intimacy in marriage with practical tips to strengthen emotional and sexual connection and overcome rejection together.
Learn practical and very straightforward tips on how to increase both your emotional and sexual intimacy with your spouse. Plus, hear our insanely embarrassing story of having dinner in the buff! This book also includes several connecting questions to get you talking about your sex life as well as ideas on how to bring more romance to the bedroom.
**Topics covered:**
- Intimacy versus Sex
- Your Thoughts About Sex
- The Importance of Foreplay
- Foreplay ideas
- Why Your Spouse May Not Want Sex
- How to Handle Sexual Rejection
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### Can a Marriage Survive Without Sexual Intimacy?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/can-a-marriage-survive-without-sexual-intimacy/
Can a marriage survive without sexual intimacy? Learn how a sexless marriage affects emotional connection.
### **Can a Relationship Work Without Sex?**
Marriage is built on love, trust, and connection—but what happens when sexual intimacy fades? While emotional closeness, shared experiences, and companionship are crucial, sex is often considered the one thing that sets a romantic relationship apart from friendships or family bonds. The question is: Can a marriage truly thrive without sexual intimacy? The answer depends on both partners and their level of agreement. While some couples find fulfillment without physical intimacy, others struggle with [***EMOTIONAL DISCONNECTION***](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-ways-to-build-emotional-intimacy/), resentment, or temptation. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of a sexless marriage and what to do if your relationship is facing this challenge.
### **Pros of a Sexless Marriage**
For a [***SEXLESS MARRIAGE***](https://marriage365.com/videos/a-sexless-marriage/) to be fulfilling, both partners must genuinely agree that sexual intimacy is not a priority. Here are some potential benefits when both spouses are on the same page:
- **Deep Emotional Connection** – Some couples build intimacy through deep conversations, shared experiences, and mutual support. If both partners feel content with [***EMOTIONAL CLOSENESS***](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-ways-to-build-emotional-intimacy/), their relationship can remain strong.
- **Health or Personal Reasons** – Aging, trauma, medical conditions, or a natural decline in libido can reduce the desire for sex. If both partners accept this, they can focus on other ways to connect.
- **Reduced Pressure** – Many couples experience stress over sexual performance, [***EXPECTATIONS***](https://my.marriage365.com/_a/click?_t=podcast-episode&_u=6d3f770b-adaa-4f29-b023-eb68f00d04f4), or mismatched libidos. When both partners agree that sex isn’t a priority, they may feel more relaxed and less pressured.
### **Cons of a Sexless Marriage**
On the other hand, when one or both spouses feel unfulfilled by the lack of sexual intimacy, challenges can arise:
- **Lack of Physical Connection** – Physical touch and sexual intimacy release oxytocin, the bonding hormone. Without it, couples may drift apart emotionally.
- **Increased Vulnerability to [*Temptation*](https://my.marriage365.com/_a/click?_t=podcast-episode&_u=79f332a0-f3d6-4415-a576-0654b0feeeb2)** – If sexual needs go unmet, one or both partners might feel drawn to seek intimacy outside the marriage, even unintentionally.
- **Resentment and Loneliness** – When one spouse desires sex and the other avoids it, feelings of rejection and resentment can build, leading to emotional distance.
- **Loss of the ‘One Thing’ That Makes Marriage Unique** – While couples share responsibilities, conversations, and conflicts with others, sex is an exclusive bond between spouses. Without it, the relationship may start to feel more like a friendship than a marriage.
### **The Bottom Line: Communication is Key**
A marriage without sex can work, but only if both spouses genuinely agree that physical intimacy isn’t important to them. However, if one partner feels neglected or unfulfilled, ignoring the issue can lead to frustration and distance.
If your sex life has faded, don’t sweep it under the rug. Have an open, honest conversation about what’s changed and what you both need. While marriage can survive without sex, it’s far more fulfilling when intimacy—whether emotional, physical, or both—is nurtured and valued.
**Learn more about Marriage365 Membership by clicking this *[LINK](https://marriage365.com/membership/)*.**
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### 7 Questions NOT to Ask Your Spouse About Sex
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/7-questions-to-not-ask-your-spouse-about-sex/
Some questions about sex can create distance instead of intimacy. Here are 7 questions to avoid—and what to ask your spouse instead.
Many couples don’t avoid talking about sex because they don’t want to. They avoid it because every time they’ve tried, the conversation seems to blow up, shut down, or leave both people feeling worse than before they started.
Usually, it’s not the topic that’s the problem. It’s the questions that are asked.
The wrong question asked in the wrong tone, at the wrong moment, with the wrong energy, can turn a conversation that should build closeness into one that creates distance. Here are seven questions we hear couples ask each other constantly, why they backfire, and what to ask instead.
**1. “Why don’t you want to have sex with me anymore?”**
This question sounds like curiosity, but it lands as an accusation. It assumes rejection before your spouse has said a word, which means they walk into the conversation already defending themselves instead of opening up.
**Try instead:** “I’ve noticed we’ve had less sex lately and I miss that closeness with you. I wanted to check-in with you and see how you’re feeling.”
**2. “Are you masturbating?”**
This question sounds like it’s just asking for honesty. But it almost never comes in clean and it usually arrives already loaded with an assumption: that your spouse is quietly meeting their own needs instead of pursuing you, or hiding something from you. Even asked softly, it rarely lands as curiosity. It lands as suspicion and judgment.
And here’s the deeper problem: even a completely honest “yes” doesn’t actually tell you what you want to know. It doesn’t tell you why, what it means to them, or whether it has anything to do with how they feel about you. The question aims at a behavior when what you actually care about is something underneath it…whether you’re still desired, still pursued, still wanted.
**Try instead:** “I’ve been wondering how connected our desire for each other feels lately to you. Can we talk about that sometime?”
**3. “Are you even attracted to me anymore?”**
This is a yes-or-no question about something that’s rarely yes-or-no. It forces your spouse into a corner where any honest, nuanced answer feels like it will hurt you — so they either lie to protect you or shut down entirely.
**Try instead:** “What makes you feel most drawn to me and is there anything that gets in the way of that lately?”
**4. “Why can’t you just be in the mood more?”**
This question treats desire like a switch your spouse is choosing not to flip. For most people, especially many wives, desire is responsive, not automatic; it shows up after connection, not before it. Asking “why can’t you” turns a real physiological and emotional difference into a character flaw.
**Try instead:** “What helps you feel like being close to me? What things can I do or say that will turn you on? I want to understand what actually gets you there emotionally and physically.”
**5. “How many times a week do you want sex?”**
This one feels like the most practical, honest question on this list…finally, something concrete instead of vague feelings. But it’s a trap disguised as a solution.
What you’re really asking for is a number. And once you have a number, you’ve quietly turned intimacy into a quota – something to hit or fall short of, rather than something you build together. Even a spouse who answers honestly is often just guessing under pressure, not reporting some fixed truth about their body and heart.
And here’s where it really goes sideways: what happens when the numbers don’t match? Say one of you says two, the other says five. Now the conversation has a new, worse question hiding inside it – who’s right, who has to change, who’s “owed” the difference? That turns your sex life into a negotiation with a winner and a loser, and negotiations don’t build closeness. They build resentment.
The number was never the real question. The real question is what’s underneath it. How connected you both feel, what gets in the way, and whether you’re building toward each other or just averaging your differences.
**Try instead:** “What would it feel like for both of us to feel truly connected and satisfied with our sex life. Not a number, but the actual experience of it? And where do you think we’re each coming from right now?”
**6. “What’s wrong with our sex life?”**
Vague, negative, and impossible to answer well. It invites a laundry list of complaints instead of a real conversation, and most people freeze rather than try to summarize everything that feels off.
**Try instead:** “What’s one thing that would make our sex life feel better to you?”
**7. “Why is sex always such a big deal to you?”**
This question minimizes something that likely matters to your spouse for real reasons like connection, feeling desired and feeling loved. Even if sex isn’t your top need, dismissing theirs teaches them to stop bringing it up. Or worse, it may even make them feel ashamed for being attracted to you and desiring sex.
**Try instead:** “I know this matters a lot to you. Help me understand why, so I can care about it the way you do.”
**The pattern behind all seven**
Look closely and each of these bad questions does one of three things: it accuses, it stays vague, or it demands a yes/no answer to something that was never that simple. The better versions all do the opposite – they invite explanation, assume good faith, and leave room for a real answer instead of a defensive one.
The goal isn’t to never bring up your sex life. It’s to bring it up in a way your spouse can actually walk toward, instead of one they have to brace against.
**Timing and tone matter as much as the words.** Even the best-reframed question, asked right after a fight or in bed in the dark right before you’re hoping for sex, will land differently than the same question asked over coffee on a Saturday morning. Pick a neutral moment, low stakes, and enough time to actually talk, not just enough time to ask.
If talking about sex has become something you both avoid, or every conversation seems to end in hurt feelings, defensiveness, or frustration, you don’t have to stay stuck there. [**Marriage365**](https://marriage365.com) offers resources designed to help couples talk about sex, understand each other’s needs, and create more emotional and physical connection. And when you need more personalized support, [**Marriage365 Coaching** ](https://marriage365.com/coaching/)can help you identify the patterns underneath the conflict and give you practical tools for having the conversations you’ve been struggling to have on your own. A better sex life doesn’t start with asking the perfect question. It starts with creating a marriage where both people feel safe enough to answer honestly.
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### 69 Ideas for Better Married Sex
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/69-ideas/
Free 69 Ideas for Better Married Sex eBook and discover fun, practical ways to increase intimacy, connection, and passion in your marriage.
## 69 Ideas for Better Married Sex
For many married couples, sex was once an amazing opportunity to express your love for one another. It was exciting, fun, and easy.
**But as time goes on, sex can become complicated, mundane, or even nonexistent.**
We want to help you to enjoy sex for the gift it is — to be fully open, vulnerable, and connected with your spouse.
**This eBook will help you break out of sexual ruts and experience intimate connection like never before!**
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## Parenting Resources
Marriage365 helps couples navigate the challenges of parenting while maintaining a strong marriage, healthy partnership, and connected family life. These resources focus on balancing family responsibilities with intentional investment in the marital relationship.
### 3 Ways to Win as a Parent
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/parenting-masterclass-with-amy-mccready/
Learn 3 Ways to Win as a Parent to reduce power struggles, improve communication, and build a stronger connection with your kids.
**THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR MORE COOPERATION AND LESS PUSHBACK**
Parenting can feel like a constant battle when your kids don’t listen. Most parents repeat themselves, escalate, or give in – without realizing what’s actually driving the behavior. This simplifies what works into three parenting strategies.
**YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Understand the real reason your kids are acting out
👉 Identify how your parenting style may be making behavior worse
👉 Use a simple 10-minute habit that improves behavior and cooperation
👉 Create routines and systems your kids actually follow
***Walk away knowing exactly how to get your kids to listen – without constant repetition or power struggles.***
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**INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ **3 Ways to Win as a Parent** Learn how to fix behavior at its root, adjust your approach, create routines that work, and use simple exercises and consequences to teach responsibility without power struggles.**
📝 **8-Page Guided Workbook** Use while watching the video and to reinforce key points and take notes
**📝 **131 Ideas for Mind, Body, and Soul Time Connection** Fun ideas for toddlers to teens.**
**📝 **Virtual Mind, Body, and Soul Time Ideas** How to stay connected even when you’re apart.**
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**WHAT YOU GET…**
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▶️ 1 step-by-step video training
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**WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Parents tired of repeating themselves
✔️ Parents dealing with defiance or power struggles
✔️ Parents who feel ignored or dismissed
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***If you want your kids to listen without yelling, bribing, or constant reminders – this training is for you.***
**THE RESULT…**
🌟 Kids who listen with less repetition
🌟 More cooperation and follow-through
🌟 A calmer, more structured home
***Winning as a parent isn’t about doing more – it’s about doing what works. Learn the 3 ways. Get the results.***
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### 365 Connecting Questions™ for Families
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families/
Build emotionally healthy families through meaningful conversations! This book is a family favorite and will change the way you connect as a family.
If you want your kids to be emotionally healthy and have meaningful conversations with them, these questions will get you there! This book will change the way you connect with your children and the way you connect as a family. Recommended for families with children aged 5+.
**This book includes:**
- A question a day to ask your children and for them to ask you
- Tips to draw out a shy child
- Bonus questions for blended families
- A Parents’ Guide with tons of tips to get your kids feeling safe to share
- A feelings word list and more!
\*This book is also a great gift for teachers and grandparents.
Looking for the e-book? [Click here!](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families-ebook/)
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### 5 Ways to Connect as a Family When Life Gets Busy
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/5-ways-to-connect-as-a-family-when-life-gets-busy/
Discover 5 simple ways to connect with your kids and strengthen your family, even during life's busiest seasons.
### Have you ever listed out all of the daily tasks, errands and responsibilities you have as a parent?
Packing lunches, making sure your kids have brushed and flossed their teeth (*God forbid they get a cavity!*), taking them all over town for their math tutoring, sports practices, and doctor’s visits. Then it’s the homework, the emails from the teacher, managing their screen time, and the never-ending laundry! On some days, I don’t even have time to eat, which I know isn’t good, but seriously, we as parents are *very* busy and it can be exhausting. Can I get an *Amen*?
As busy as I am and I know you are too, I’m always trying to find ways to connect with my kids and protect family time. Now, I am the farthest thing from a Pinterest mom and I own it, so here are my top 5 go to’s that will make everyone feel connected. (By the way: you don’t need a lot of money and you don’t have to be creative to do these!)
### **Have a family game night!**
Laughter really is the best cure for so many things. Having unstructured time to let loose and be silly should be a priority for all families, and especially for busy families. We carve out one night a week and usually spend about an hour playing games and having fun together. Our favorite games are *Tapple*, *Mexican Train*, *Yahtzee*, *Charades*, *Heads Up*, *Quirkle*, *Sequence*, *Ticket to Ride*, *Tenzi*, and *Scateggories*. And if we have extra time, we pull out *Monopoly* and then kick ourselves for thinking it would be a bonding experience.
### **Create a family bucket list.**
It’s time to start dreaming about and exploring things you want to do together as a family in the next two, five, and ten years. Start with asking each member of the family one or two things they want to do and have them write it down. You can share your ideas and post them somewhere in your home so you can plan accordingly. The other fun thing you can do is individually write down the ideas, stick them in a hat or bowl, and guess who wrote which bucket list idea.
### **Take turns asking open-ended questions.**
If you’re wanting good, deep conversations over the dinner table or in the car, then you’ll have to stop asking, *“How was school today?”* and start asking questions that will make your kids think, laugh, and even process what their dreams and desires are. Now, I know what you’re thinking… where do I start? What do I ask? What if my teen responds with the same *“I don’t know”* response over and over? We’ve got you covered. We actually wrote a book with *365 Connecting Questions* for Families. It all started out by us wanting our kids to feel safe to talk to us about *everything.* And you know what? It’s working! This book has completely changed the way we talk as a family. [Pick up a copy here and see for yourself! ](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families/)
### **Go for a *“walkie talkie.”***
“Walkie talkie” is what we call taking a family walk either after dinner or on the weekends. While we walk, we catch up on everyone’s day and enjoy nature at the same time. It’s a free, quick way to get your body moving. Plus, males typically talk more when they are doing something active like walking, so if you have a son, this new routine could really make a difference.
### **Cook together.**
Everyone needs to eat and more hands in the kitchen means more fun and less work for parents. Find healthy and simple recipes where everyone has a job that they can own. Use this time as an opportunity to talk to your kids about their day and also be sure to find small moments to compliment them about something they did recently. And if you hate cooking like I do, put on some music and make it a dancing/cooking party in your kitchen!
### Remember that it’s **not** about the specific activity but about **connecting** with your kids and as a family. If you don’t make the time and put your family time on your calendar, it most likely will not happen. Now go have fun and enjoy this season of life!
Looking for more simple ways to connect as a family? Pick up a copy of our book [*365 Connecting Questions for Families*](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families/)! At Marriage365, we believe strong families begin with strong relationships. Whether you’re looking for meaningful conversation starters, practical parenting tools, [personalized coaching](https://marriage365.com/coaching/), or a [membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) filled with videos, courses, and resources to help your family thrive, we’re here to support you every step of the way. No matter what season you’re in, we’re committed to helping you build deeper connection at home.
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**Written by Meygan Caston**
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in Orange County, California with her husband Casey and their two children. She loves the beach, dance parties, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life-long dream is to walk the Camino, have lunch with Brené Brown, and get on The Price is Right.*
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### 40 Family Questions to Ask at the Dinner Table
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/40-family-questions-to-ask-at-the-dinner-table/
Fun family dinner questions that spark meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and help your kids feel heard and loved.
### No matter how busy we are, dinner time is always a place where we know we can connect and catch up on the day as a family.
The dinner table is a great place to learn more about our kids, their likes, their friends, their concerns and their dreams. On the flip side, it’s an incredible opportunity for them to see their parents interact and laugh.
### Asking these open-ended questions is a sure way to connect as a family!
1. If you could make one rule that everyone in the world had to follow, what rule would you make and why?
2. Why do you think mommy & daddy love you?
3. If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you pick?
4. Would you rather wear your shoes on the wrong feet or wear your pants backwards?
5. If you could change one rule that our family has, what would you change?
6. What is something that makes our family special?
7. If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?
8. Would you rather be the world’s best skateboarder or surfer?
9. If you had to give all of your toys away, who would you give them to?
10. What do you think your first job will be?
11. Would you rather go to space or to the bottom of the ocean?
12. What is the best gift you have ever given? Why was it so special?
13. What is the best thing about your best friend?
14. If you were your teacher, what would you do differently in your classroom?
15. Would you rather skydive or scuba dive?
16. If our family was going to start a new weekly or monthly tradition, what do you think we should do?
17. Would you cheat on a test if you knew you wouldn’t get caught? Why or why not?
18. If you had $20, what would you do with it?
19. What do you like better: going to bed or waking up?
20. Would you rather be bald or covered from head to toe in hair?
21. What’s your favorite season?
22. What’s something you look forward to all day?
23. If you could eat one food every day, what would it be?
24. What’s your most embarrassing moment?
25. What do you want to be when you grow up?
26. If you had one wish, what would it be?
27. Who do you want to pray for and why?
28. What was your high of the day and your low of the day?
29. If you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?
30. What is one of your best qualities?
31. If you could choose any way to spend a family night at home, what would you do?
32. If you could go on a date with mom & dad, where would we go & why?
33. What is your earliest memory?
34. If you could receive a gift card to any place, where would you want it to be to?
35. Would you rather live in a country that was too hot all the time or freezing cold all the time?
36. What do you love about our home?
37. What’s something you have to do every day, but don’t like doing?
38. Do you think you’ll get married one day and if so to who?
39. Can you do your best impression of mommy & daddy interacting with one another?
40. Would you rather learn every musical instrument or every language?
### Bonus Tips
- Print out all of the questions on strips of paper, put them in a jar with a cute label (maybe Family First, Jar of Joy, Dinner Time = Family Time, etc.) and then pull one strip out per night.
- Parents: Tell your kids how proud you are of them and why! Do this often because they need to hear it from you.
- During family dinners, tell the person to your right one reason why you love them.
Strong families aren’t built through perfect schedules—they’re built through meaningful conversations. Even asking one thoughtful question each day can help your children feel seen, heard, and valued while strengthening your family’s connection. If you’re looking for even more ways to spark great conversations, grab a copy of our [365 Connecting Questions for Families book](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families/). It’s filled with engaging questions that make dinner, road trips, and family nights more intentional and memorable.
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**Written by Meygan Caston**
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### 4 Ways to Connect With Your Kids on a Deeper Level
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/4-ways-to-connect-with-your-kids-on-a-deeper-level/
Discover 4 simple ways to connect with your kids, build deeper relationships, and create meaningful moments in today’s digital world.
### Connecting with our children in this age of “technology” is getting increasingly more challenging.
It seems that kids of all ages, babies through teenagers, are craving connection with their parents and struggle to communicate that. So, we came up with some ideas to help you connect with your kids on a deeper level:
### 1. Figure Out Their Love Language
Did you know that kids have [love languages](https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/children/?utm_campaign=4_ways_to_connect_with_your_kids_on_a_deeper_level&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=marriage365), too? Every child has a way that they understand love, and it can be completely different than their siblings. Each of your children needs you to figure out the way they best understand love and to speak love in that way to them. For some, it may be quality time; for others it might be you doing your best to stay engaged as they tell you long stories about their day. For others, it might be surprising them with tickets to a concert or with a new toy they’ve had their eye on.
### 2. Set Boundaries Around Routine Time Together With Each Parent
Whether you are a one or two parent household, your child wants and needs time alone with each parent in the home. They need to have a separate relationship with each parent completely independent and unique from the other. Between school, work, hobbies, daycare, and schedules, it can be difficult to make this happen weekly; but if you can, *it’s really important for each parent to take each child on a date at least once a month that reflects their unique relationship.* Try to have each date include something the child loves to do and something the parent loves to do. No matter what age your child is, this formula is sure to initiate connection.
### 3. Ask Open-Ended Connecting Questions
Children have a difficult time engaging with questions like, “How was your day?”, especially if you’re asking the same kinds of questions day in and out. We encourage you to go for something deeper and more open-ended with your kids; ask the questions that ultimately will build connection. A great tool for this is our book [*365 Connecting Questions for Families*](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families/). Take it with you in the car or sit around the dinner table with it and discuss the question for the day. This kind of intentionality lets your children know you truly desire to KNOW them, and that goes a really long way.
### 4. Give Your Kids At Least 5 Minutes To “Lead You” Every Day
This sounds interesting, I know, but hear me out. Children of all ages spend every day under our set routine and control, right? Think about it… for the most part we dictate when they sleep, what they eat, when to brush their teeth, when to change their clothes, when to clean, and when to do their homework. And if we aren’t the ones setting up that routine, then their school or their sports team is. There is little room in our children’s lives to practice being “in charge,” and a major way to connect with them is to find small ways in your home life where *they can be in charge*. It could be that they plan dinner and shop for all the ingredients, and get to have you as their helper in the kitchen. Maybe you could allow them to plan a few hours of the weekend activities, or for younger kids, it could be that you spend 10 minutes on the floor with them letting them lead you in playing blocks or whatever they are into. **Letting them lead in certain situations actually helps them trust you, deepen their relationship with you, and above all… it helps them connect.**
### Connect with your kids on a deeper level by getting a copy of our book [*365 Connecting Questions for Families*](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-families/)*.*
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**Written by Anna Collins**
*Anna Collins lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and two children. She is passionate about her marriage, staying at home with her kids, writing, coffee, good conversation, and game night. Her life dream is to someday write a book and see it published.*
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## Premarital Resources
Marriage365 provides guidance for engaged and seriously dating couples preparing for marriage. Topics include communication, conflict resolution, expectations, finances, intimacy, values, and building a strong foundation for lifelong partnership.
### HAPPILY EVER AFTER
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/happily-ever-after-online-premarital-course/
Achieve your 'happily ever after'! Discover our comprehensive online premarital course at Marriage365 to build a strong, lasting relationship.
**THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR A STRONG START TO MARRIAGE**
A thriving marriage starts before the vows are exchanged – it’s built with clarity, communication, and intentional connection. Most couples struggle because they avoid tough conversations, overlook differences, or don’t have a plan for money, intimacy, and family dynamics. Happily Ever After gives you the tools to start your marriage confidently, aligned, and connected.
**YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Navigate money, roles, and responsibilities together
👉 Understand your emotional responses and overcome insecurities
👉 Communicate expectations clearly and prevent arguments from escalating
👉 Build emotional and sexual intimacy that lasts
👉 Set healthy boundaries with families of origin and in-laws
***Walk away with a clear action plan to strengthen your relationship from the start.***
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▶️ **Money Matters** Handle finances, debt, and roles with confidence
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▶️ **Sex & Intimacy** Open conversations and tools to maintain emotional and physical connection
▶️ **Family of Origin** Understand influences and set healthy boundaries
▶️ **Communication** Master difficult conversations and maintain connection
📝 **Worksheets & Connecting Questions** Reflect, discuss, and create an actionable plan
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**WHAT YOU GET…**
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🛠️ Tools to apply immediately in your relationship
**WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Engaged couples wanting clarity and confidence before marriage
✔️ Couples who want to avoid repeated conflict patterns
✔️ Couples committed to building a marriage that lasts
✔️ Couples seeking a strong foundation for connection, intimacy, and alignment
**THE RESULT…**
💖 Enter marriage with clarity, confidence, and emotional safety
💖 Build habits and tools that prevent conflict and misunderstandings
💖 Strengthen intimacy, trust, and connection from day one
💖 Start your marriage aligned, confident, and working as a team
***A strong marriage isn’t accidental – it’s intentional. Learn the skills. Build connection. Begin your marriage with confidence.***
To learn even more please visit our **[Happily Ever After](https://happilyeverafter.org/?utm_source=referral+link&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HEA+Product+Page&utm_id=Link+from+M365+Site&_gl=1*oxdk79*_gcl_au*MjA5MzM0Mjg5Mi4xNzY4Nzg3Njg0&_ga=2.174550122.930635421.1773528428-1297263034.1745287420)** website.
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### The Best Present for the Engaged Couple in Your Life
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/the-best-present-for-the-engaged-couple-in-your-life/
Looking for an engagement gift? A premarital counseling gift that helps couples build a strong foundation for a healthy, lasting marriage.
### What better gift could you give your newly engaged friends or family than their very own “Happily Ever After”?! We sure can’t think of any! ????
A few years ago, after some time working with couples, we realized that there was a certain “intimidation factor” when people hear the phrase “premarital counseling”. So, in response, we worked hard to do away with that stigma *by creating an online premarital counseling experience that is interactive, practical, fun, and easy-to-use*.
We consistently hear from couples all over the globe about how our course has been successful in setting them up for their Happily Ever After. So, if you’re looking for a gift to give the newly engaged couple in your life, or the soon to be engaged couple, we’ve got it right here and I’m going to give you 3 reasons WHY to give it as a gift and the best way to give it to the people you love so much.
## Our online premarital course *Happily Ever After*….
**….is easy to fit into any schedule.**
*Happily Ever After* is an online course that fits into any schedule in whatever way works best for the couples! They can watch the videos separately, or together, and can watch them in full-length or break them up as they so desire. There’s even an option to listen to the audio of each video which is a *great idea for someone who travels or listens to podcasts often*. The connecting questions, worksheets, and action plans are also flexible and easy to do in short portions or in full-length, as well. No matter how busy or long-distance the engaged couple in your life is, this course will fit into their lives and benefit them greatly!
## **….sets a solid foundation for every future marriage.**
Premarital counseling is important for every engaged couple because it sets realistic expectations for what is to come and gives couples a chance to make sure they are on the same page with topics like in-laws, sex, money, communication, conflict, boundaries, roles and responsibilities, etc., and that is exactly what our course offers! During this season of engagement, your friends and family members will begin to shift their minds, hearts, and lives to the big “I DO” that they are about to make, as well as the adjustments that are coming with every moment after. Give them the gift of making sure they’re on the right track!
## **…is interactive, practical, and FUN!**
There are only a handful of premarital options out there that have exceptional information, but a rare few have exceptional tools and information and fun! Our course *gets couples talking and connecting on a deep level* like never before and leads them to have fun while doing it! They’ll laugh, talk, connect, and maybe even cry as they work through each section of our course. Furthermore, and to put the cherry on top, when they come out on the other side, they’ll have a rock-solid foundation on which to build their new life together.
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## Ready to gift *Happily Ever After* to the engaged couple in your life?!
## **HERE’S HOW:**
1. Head to [happilyeverafter.org](https://www.happilyeverafter.org/core-topics?utm_campaign=the_best_present_for_the_engaged_couple_in_your_life&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=hea) and purchase the course using your own information.
2. When your purchase is complete, you will be emailed a code with instructions on how to log in.
3. Forward that email, including the code and instructions, to the engaged couple!
## *It’s that easy!*
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### Our Best Marriage Advice
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/our-best-marriage-advice/
Marriage advice: Discover 8 proven tips to strengthen communication, build intimacy, resolve conflict, and create a lasting marriage.
### I’m sure you’ve read a dozen or so blogs and articles from experts that express their best marriage advice and tips.
Well, after 18 years together (and not all of those years have been happy) and working with thousands of couples, we compiled our own tips that will give you your *happily ever after*. These **8 suggestions** really seem to have made the biggest difference in our marriage as well as the couples we work with.
## **Go on date nights**
Just because you’re married doesn’t mean you should stop dating each other. Make time to have fun, make new memories and ask each other open-ended questions while spending uninterrupted time together. Don’t talk about your budget, schedule, the kids, or your work while on a date.
## **Communicate early and often**
Constant communication keeps you on the same page and helps you stay emotionally connected. Talk at least 20 minutes a day about your schedules, your money, your sex life, your thoughts, desires, goals, and concerns. Remind yourself often, *“My spouse is NOT a mind-reader… my spouse is NOT a mind-reader.”*
## **Apologize when you mess up**
We all are imperfect. We say and do stupid and mean things and hurt our spouse. Most marital hurts are unintentional, so this means you will have to own your mistakes and give a [4 Step Proper Apology](http://mymarriage365.org/promo/4-step-apology?utm_campaign=our_best_marriage_advice&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=marriage365). No more “I’m sorry’s”. The sooner you can take responsibility and own your mistakes, the better.
## **Assume the best**
Positive people typically focus on the good in their spouse even in moments of frustration. Rather than pointing out everything your spouse is doing wrong, write down 5 things they do well every day. It will soften your heart and help you appreciate them, flaws and all.
## **Choose love**
Love is NOT a feeling, it’s a choice and when you vowed on your wedding day to love, honor and cherish one another, you promised to show up and choose love no matter what. You cannot base your marriage solely on what you feel. Being married is a commitment that should last a lifetime.
## **Find a win-win solution**
I love things fair, so if Casey wins an argument, that means that I lost. No fair! And if I win, he loses. In marriage, you need to find solutions to arguments that you **BOTH** can agree to. It’s not my way, or his way, it’s OUR way. You and your spouse are on a team and it’s the same team.
## **Kiss often**
I’m one of those people that truly believe kissing is more intimate than sex. There’s something sensual and romantic about a passionate kiss with your spouse. So anytime is a good time for a kiss. Whether it’s a peck on the cheek, a quick good-bye kiss or a make-out session before sex, *enjoy* your lips connecting!
## **Forgive always**
Did you know that forgiveness has nothing to do with your spouse and has everything to do with you? Holding onto the pain your spouse caused you only makes you more resentful, bitter, angry, sad and resentful. Choose to see your spouse through the eyes of compassion and let go of the hurt! It’s freeing…I promise.
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**Written by Meygan Caston**
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in Orange County California with her husband Casey and their two children. She loves the beach, dance parties, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life-long dream is to walk the Camino, have lunch with Brené Brown and get on The Price is Right.*
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### 10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Got Married
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/10-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-i-got-married/
Newly married? Discover 10 marriage lessons about communication, intimacy, conflict, finances, and building healthy habits together.
### I feel like after you complete a season of life and begin a new chapter, you look back and think man, I wish I knew \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. That’s how married life was for me.
The minute we said *I do*, so much changed and I was disappointed that no one told me that we’d be fighting about things like not having time for sex, whose family we would spend the holidays with and following through on promisees you make.
For us, dating was easy. Engagement was a blast. And once we said I do, the work began.
I heard from all my married friends that marriage would require effort, but I didn’t know how much it would entail. I decided to make a list of the things I think are most important to be aware of.
**1. The first year is very important.**
This is the time when you set the foundation for your next 60 years together. That first year is filled with so many new memories and traditions. You find your rhythm and start experiencing the day-to-day routine of married life. It can be so good, but it can also be terrible (it was for us), especially if you fight more for your independence rather than togetherness. We did so much damage in our first years of marriage that it took us years to recover and heal. Our best advice for that first year of marriage: turn off the TV, put down your phones and focus on creating healthy habits that will sustain you your entire marriage.
**2. Keep dating each other.**
Okay, this sounds obvious but did you know that most married couples get a little lazy and slowly drift apart? It’s not intentional but for us, we stopped dating each other once we got married and by year 3 were completely disconnected. It wasn’t until we started dating each other again that our marriage turned around. Date nights are about having fun, making new memories, having heart-to-heart conversations, and laughing. Schedule weekly dates and you won’t grow apart. Get *[date ideas here](https://marriage365.com/blog/5-date-ideas-to-spark-your-marriage/)*.
**3. Your childhood does impact how you show up in marriage**
Whether we like it or not, our upbringing influences our marriage, our approach to conflict, and how we give and receive love. The identity of who we are as it relates to love and belonging was primarily shaped by our family of origin. From handling conflict, emotions, communication, money, to holidays and traditions, all have a root from our upbringing and what was modeled. Most people enter marriage with unrealistic expectations that their partner will restore something that was broken from their childhood. The best thing to do is to be aware of the healthy and unhealthy behaviors from your childhood and start to share them with your spouse.
**4. You will be apologizing and forgiving often, so get really good at it.**
Since we all make mistakes and say and do stupid things, you have to make sure you’re owning your mistakes and giving a 4-step apology. And *“I’m sorry babe”* isn’t what we mean here. In a *[4-STEP APOLOGY](https://marriage365.com/videos/the-4-step-apology/)*, there’s validation, accountability, and boundaries created so it doesn’t happen again and trust can be rebuilt. And forgiveness is critically important so spouses don’t hold grudges towards one another.
**5. The little things really *do* matter.**
If you put a little effort into your relationship every day (365 days a year aka *Marriage365*!) you will reap the rewards big time. The small gestures, the common courtesy of saying *thank you* and *I love you*, even holding hands in the car all add up and create security in your marriage. It’s the couples who put their marriage on the back burner and don’t make effort who slowly drift apart and then have to make huge attempts to heal, connect and repair.
**6. Schedule sex.**
Say what? You heard me. If you’re a very busy couple, sex will be the first thing to go. We have found that scheduling sex helps keep it a priority and we make sure we’re not too tired or too busy for it. I know this probably sounds bizarre for most, so if you’re having spontaneous sex often, don’t change a thing and keep going. But if you find yourself wanting it more or having it less and less, talk about carving out a chunk of time on your calendar for sexy time. We make time for the things that matter to us and that includes sex.
**7. Everyone can benefit from marriage coaching.**
There sure is a stigma that getting help or using resources for your marriage means something is wrong with you and your spouse. **And this is absolutely *not* true**. Every couple gets stuck and getting help for your relationship means that it matters to you and that you have the courage to do something about it. The average couple waits 6 years to get help and often times it’s too late at that point! Learn about our *[relationship coaches here](https://marriage365.com/coaching/).*
**8. Having debt is stressful.**
We dit it anyway, racking up $200k in debt in the first 3 years of a marriage (lots of student loan debt). It caused so much stress to our relationship and we kept spending money we really didn’t have. Money issues are listed in the top 3 reasons couples will divorce, so this is an area you *have* to talk about. At least once a month, you *must* sit together and look at what money is coming in and what money is going out. Talk about what things you want to save for (purchasing a home, a trip, a car, etc.) and make financial goals together. If you have debt, create a plan to pay it off and you’ll experience the financial freedom we’ve had for over a decade!
**9. It’s okay to disagree.**
I can promise you that you didn’t marry the wrong person just because you disagree on things. You’re two different people, with different upbringings, cultures, likes and dislikes, and that’s a good thing. You’re actually stronger together than apart because you balance each other out because of your differences. So when you disagree on a particular issue, be sure to still show respect. Bonus tip: take the [*Strengthsfinder*](https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/) assessment so you can focus on what you guys are naturally good at.
**10. Judgement and criticism will destroy trust.**
A healthy marriage means that both partners are sharing their deepest thoughts, fears, desires, stories, and feelings with one another. They’re a safe person to go to in good times and in bad. The second that one of you judges or criticizes what the other is going through, trust is broken, an emotional wall is built, and communication slowly stops. Watch how you show up and respond during conversations. Be sure you’re a *safe* person for your spouse so they can be real and messy with you.
If you’re seriously dating, engaged, or newlyweds, we encourage you to check out our [online premarital course](http://www.happilyeverafter.org/). The best way to protect your marriage is to learn the healthy habits of successful couples, before you get started.
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**Written by Meygan Caston**
*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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### 365 Connecting Questions™ for Engaged Couples
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-engaged-couples/
Help engaged couples build a strong marriage with 365 conversation starters that deepen trust, communication, and connection.
Asking each other these open-ended questions before you say *I Do* will help prepare you for a healthy and happy marriage.
**This book includes…**
- A question a day to ask your fiancé
- Our ‘Feelings Words List’ to help you communicate more clearly
- A list of phrases that express empathy
- Tips to make the most of the book
- Questions for those who have been married before
**Topics covered…**
- Sex & Intimacy
- Conflict & Repair
- Friendship
- Self-awareness
- Career & Money
- Communication
- Childhood & Family
- Boundaries
- Holidays
- Pregnancy & Parenting
- Spirituality
- Past Relationships
Looking for the eBook version? [Click here.](https://marriage365.com/product/365-connecting-questions-for-engaged-couples-ebook/)
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### 22 New Year Questions for Couples
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/new-year-questions-for-couples/
22 New Year questions for couples to strengthen your relationship by dreaming, reflecting, and connecting together.
## Here are 22 New Year thoughtful and [deep questions](https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Questions-Couples-Revised-Updated/dp/0593736389/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MK8UCSN2DKPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.midsUhftHWd5VEPeqpdW9WQxt6fr83btj6IcK91O8a9nw3zUtFu5PFlNa7ANZ75xNfHR3puwzzp1wF7v0K12h-9cJ84sDpVOpdD_IuS80tUOwMQXOHBl-w6U0qxrJiw828AAf3dL0galHcEn68ecZ68eZ0EUgjj-7q13V9FRBHZuaFKxDZoryypUthv-wrIR3Gy3BD_6vfZS8b-DY39CNZIFCprZE-Uqwwsiw9HbOlI.tOVitTcHdFlkS4sJF2_HOtU0HJcI7T02vgnTGA4iRjw&dib_tag=se&keywords=365+connecting+questions+for+couples&qid=1732597942&sprefix=365+conn%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-1) to ask your spouse as you reflect on the past year and plan for the new year together…
#### **Reflecting on 2025**
- What were some of the biggest lessons you learned this year? How have they changed you?
- Looking back, what moments from this year stand out to you as highlights? What made them special?
- Were there any challenges this year that you think we handled well as a couple? What did we learn from those?
- In what ways do you think our relationship grew this year? How can we build on that next year?
- What is something you feel especially proud of accomplishing this year—either individually or as a couple?
- Was there something you hoped to achieve this year but didn’t? How do you feel about that now?
- What do you think was our greatest area of struggle this year, and how can we support each other better in the future?
- What were the best ways we showed love to each other this year? How can we keep that going?
#### **Looking Ahead to 2026**
- What’s one thing you’d like to focus on [improving](https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Questions-Couples-Revised-Updated/dp/0593736389/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MK8UCSN2DKPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.midsUhftHWd5VEPeqpdW9WQxt6fr83btj6IcK91O8a9nw3zUtFu5PFlNa7ANZ75xNfHR3puwzzp1wF7v0K12h-9cJ84sDpVOpdD_IuS80tUOwMQXOHBl-w6U0qxrJiw828AAf3dL0galHcEn68ecZ68eZ0EUgjj-7q13V9FRBHZuaFKxDZoryypUthv-wrIR3Gy3BD_6vfZS8b-DY39CNZIFCprZE-Uqwwsiw9HbOlI.tOVitTcHdFlkS4sJF2_HOtU0HJcI7T02vgnTGA4iRjw&dib_tag=se&keywords=365+connecting+questions+for+couples&qid=1732597942&sprefix=365+conn%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-1) in our relationship next year?
- What personal goals or dreams do you have for 2026, and how can I support you in reaching them?
- What are some ways we can make next year feel more [intentional and connected](https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Questions-Couples-Revised-Updated/dp/0593736389/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MK8UCSN2DKPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.midsUhftHWd5VEPeqpdW9WQxt6fr83btj6IcK91O8a9nw3zUtFu5PFlNa7ANZ75xNfHR3puwzzp1wF7v0K12h-9cJ84sDpVOpdD_IuS80tUOwMQXOHBl-w6U0qxrJiw828AAf3dL0galHcEn68ecZ68eZ0EUgjj-7q13V9FRBHZuaFKxDZoryypUthv-wrIR3Gy3BD_6vfZS8b-DY39CNZIFCprZE-Uqwwsiw9HbOlI.tOVitTcHdFlkS4sJF2_HOtU0HJcI7T02vgnTGA4iRjw&dib_tag=se&keywords=365+connecting+questions+for+couples&qid=1732597942&sprefix=365+conn%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-1) as a couple?
- Is there something new we can try together in the coming year that would help us grow closer or bring more excitement to our relationship?
- What are your hopes for our family or home life in 2026? How can we work together to make those happen?
- What boundaries or habits would you like to set or strengthen next year to help maintain balance in your life?
- If you could choose one word or theme to define 2026 for us, what would it be and why?
- What’s one thing we could do differently in the new year to better align our marriage with the life we want to build?
#### **Dreaming Big**
- What’s something you’d love for us to accomplish together in the next five years? How can 2026 be the first step toward that?
- Are there any big dreams you’ve been holding back on that you’d like to talk about or explore more deeply in 2026?
- What are some experiences or adventures you’d love for us to share in the coming year?
- If we could focus on just one area of our life together in 2026—whether it’s intimacy, communication, finances, or something else—what would it be, and why?
- What’s one bold move or change you’d like to make next year, either personally or in our marriage?
- Get an entire year of daily questions in our book [365 Connecting Questions for Couples.](https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Questions-Couples-Revised-Updated/dp/0593736389/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MK8UCSN2DKPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.midsUhftHWd5VEPeqpdW9WQxt6fr83btj6IcK91O8a9nw3zUtFu5PFlNa7ANZ75xNfHR3puwzzp1wF7v0K12h-9cJ84sDpVOpdD_IuS80tUOwMQXOHBl-w6U0qxrJiw828AAf3dL0galHcEn68ecZ68eZ0EUgjj-7q13V9FRBHZuaFKxDZoryypUthv-wrIR3Gy3BD_6vfZS8b-DY39CNZIFCprZE-Uqwwsiw9HbOlI.tOVitTcHdFlkS4sJF2_HOtU0HJcI7T02vgnTGA4iRjw&dib_tag=se&keywords=365+connecting+questions+for+couples&qid=1732597942&sprefix=365+conn%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-1)
These New Year questions for couples open the door for meaningful conversations, helping you reflect, dream, and plan as a team. They will bring deeper understanding and alignment as you look back on 2025 and step into 2026 together.
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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## Courses
Marriage365 offers structured courses designed to help couples develop practical relationship skills and address specific challenges. These educational programs provide step-by-step guidance, exercises, and tools focused on strengthening marriages and promoting lasting growth.
### What Actually Makes A Marriage Last
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-build-a-strong-marriage/
What actually makes a marriage last? Discover practical tools to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship.
#### THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR LASTING CONNECTION
A strong marriage doesn’t happen by accident – it’s built with intention, consistency, and small daily habits. Most couples drift apart because they rely on reactive communication, unclear expectations, and outdated routines. This bundle gives you the tools to create clarity, connection, and emotional safety in your marriage.
#### **YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Define what a healthy, happy marriage actually looks like
👉 Show up with curiosity instead of criticism
👉 Reduce tension around schedules, finances, and responsibilities
👉 Prevent conflict with simple emotional check-ins
👉 Strengthen your marriage with small, daily connection habits
**Walk away knowing exactly how to foster a calm, loving, and resilient partnership.**
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#### **INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ **What Does a Happy, Healthy Marriage Look Like?** Clear expectations that eliminate guessing and confusion.**
**▶️ **Using the KNOWN Position to Connect**** Finally feel seen and prioritized.
**▶️ **The Weekly Marriage Business Meeting** Get aligned, reduce arguments, and make sure things are balanced.**
**▶️ **When Talking Isn’t Enough** Learn to set boundaries and follow through when conversation alone won’t solve issues.**
**▶️ **Prevent Conflict with Emotional Check-Ins** A simple tool to help you understand how your spouse is really doing and prevent misunderstandings.**
**▶️ **The 60-Second Blessing** One minute a day to shift the tone of your marriage instantly.**
**📝 **Healthy Marriage Checklist Worksheet** Track habits that build closeness and stability.**
**📝 **Healthy Spouse Checklist Worksheet** Recognize patterns that support both partners.**
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#### **WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 7 step-by-step video trainings
⏱️ Nearly 2 hours of video lessons
📝 3 downloadable worksheets
🛠️ Tools to use in your very next argument
#### **WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Couples who feel chaotic and want a partnership
✔️ Couples who argue the same way over and over
✔️ Couples who want to feel more connected and less stressed
✔️ Couples committed to building a marriage that lasts
✔️ Couples who want to model a healthy relationship for their kids
***If you want clarity, not chaos – this is for you.***
#### **THE RESULT…**
💖 Experience daily closeness and emotional safety
💖 Reduce tension, resentment, and misunderstandings before they escalate
💖 Build habits that create long-term happiness and resilience together
💖 New habits that ensure you and your spouse are connected and working as a team
***Strong marriages aren’t perfect – they’re intentional. Learn the skills. Build connection. Strengthen your marriage.***
*\*These videos are included in Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
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### Repairing Broken Trust
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/repairing-broken-trust/
rebuild trust in marriage after hurt, betrayal, or broken promises with practical tools for healing and repair.
**THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR RESTORING CONNECTION**
Trust is fragile. Healing is intentional. Most couples struggle in repairing broken trust because they react with defensiveness, avoidance, or resentment instead of following a clear path to repair. This bundle changes that.
#### **YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Recognize where trust has been broken
👉 Apologize in a way that actually restores safety
👉 Rebuild credibility through consistent actions
👉 Forgive without ignoring your boundaries
***Walk away knowing exactly how to restore connection and safety in your marriage.***
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#### **INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ **High Trust vs. Low Trust Marriages** See the difference and identify where your marriage currently stands.**
**▶️ **Moving Forward in a Low Trust Marriage** Understand what healing truly requires and what behaviors make things worse.**
**▶️ **The 4-Step Apology** Deliver apologies that are complete, honest, and restorative.**
**▶️ **How to Rebuild Trust** Practical daily actions that create lasting change.**
**▶️ **How to Forgive Your Spouse** What forgiveness is – and what it isn’t.**
**▶️ **3 Forgiveness Techniques To Help You Heal** Techniques that jump-start the forgiveness process**
**📝 How to Start An Apology** Multiple word-for-word examples of how to start an apology.
**📝 Ways to Rebuild Trust** Specific examples of how trust can be rebuilt.
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#### **WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 6 step-by-step video trainings
⏱️ 2.5 Hours of video lessons
📝 2 downloadable worksheets
🛠️ Tools to begin rebuilding trust immediately
#### **WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Couples navigating betrayal or repeated hurt
✔️ Couples who struggle with resentment and defensiveness
✔️ Couples committed to restoring safety and connection
***If you want to feel confident, safe, and hopeful instead of anxious and resentful – this bundle is for you.***
#### **THE RESULT…**
❤️🩹 How to apologize effectively and rebuild credibility
❤️🩹 How to forgive without losing your boundaries
❤️🩹 How to consistently rebuild trust and connection over time
❤️🩹 A very clear plan on how to rebuild trust and heal the big hurts
***Trust isn’t rebuilt by luck – it’s rebuilt by skill. Learn the steps. Repair broken trust.***
*\*These videos are included in Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
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### Say It Without Starting A Fight
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-fight-fair/
fight fair in marriage with practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflict, and strengthen your connection.
#### **THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTHY CONFLICT**
Conflict is unavoidable. Damage is optional. Most couples escalate because they react instead of respond, letting emotion lead instead of structure. This bundle can help you learn how to fight fair.
#### **YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Express anger without attacking
👉 Disagree without disrespect
👉 Stay engaged instead of shutting down
👉 Repair faster when things get heated
***Walk away knowing exactly how to handle conflict in the moment.***
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#### **INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ How to Fight Fair** Clear rules for protecting connection.
**▶️ The Do’s and Don’ts of Anger** Manage anger without harming trust.
**▶️ Breaking the Silent Treatment** Safely interrupt withdrawal patterns.
**▶️ The Code Word Technique** One word to pause escalation.
**▶️ What to Do When Someone Gets Defensive** Lower defenses instead of triggering them.
**📝 Soft Start-Ups Worksheet** Prevent conflict in a way that keeps walls down.
**📝 Commitment to Communicate Worksheet** Clear expectations, accountability, and follow-through.
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#### **WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 5 step-by-step video trainings
⏱️ 2 Hours of video lessons
📝 2 downloadable worksheets
🛠️ Tools to use in your very next argument
#### **WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Couples stuck in the same fight
✔️ Couples who avoid conflict or escalate quickly
✔️ Couples who want to protect their marriage
✔️ Spouses who are ready to change bad habits
✔️ Couples who want to model a healthy relationship for their kids
***If you want to feel confident during conflict instead of anxious – this bundle is for you.***
#### **THE RESULT…**
❤️🩹 What to say and what not to say
❤️🩹 When to pause and how to repair
❤️🩹 How to stay connected even when you disagree
***Healthy couples aren’t conflict-free – they’re skilled. Learn the skills. Fight fair.***
*\*These videos are included in Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
---
### HAPPILY EVER AFTER
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/happily-ever-after-online-premarital-course/
Achieve your 'happily ever after'! Discover our comprehensive online premarital course at Marriage365 to build a strong, lasting relationship.
**THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR A STRONG START TO MARRIAGE**
A thriving marriage starts before the vows are exchanged – it’s built with clarity, communication, and intentional connection. Most couples struggle because they avoid tough conversations, overlook differences, or don’t have a plan for money, intimacy, and family dynamics. Happily Ever After gives you the tools to start your marriage confidently, aligned, and connected.
**YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Navigate money, roles, and responsibilities together
👉 Understand your emotional responses and overcome insecurities
👉 Communicate expectations clearly and prevent arguments from escalating
👉 Build emotional and sexual intimacy that lasts
👉 Set healthy boundaries with families of origin and in-laws
***Walk away with a clear action plan to strengthen your relationship from the start.***
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**INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
▶️ **Money Matters** Handle finances, debt, and roles with confidence
▶️ **Self-Discovery** Build emotional health and awareness before marriage
▶️ **Conflict & Repair** Learn to fight fair, apologize authentically, and forgive
▶️ **Sex & Intimacy** Open conversations and tools to maintain emotional and physical connection
▶️ **Family of Origin** Understand influences and set healthy boundaries
▶️ **Communication** Master difficult conversations and maintain connection
📝 **Worksheets & Connecting Questions** Reflect, discuss, and create an actionable plan
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**WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
💻 Initial relationship assessment
▶️ 6 in-depth video trainings (20–30 minutes each)
▶️ 4 bonus videos
📝 12 downloadable worksheets and connecting questions
🛠️ Tools to apply immediately in your relationship
**WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Engaged couples wanting clarity and confidence before marriage
✔️ Couples who want to avoid repeated conflict patterns
✔️ Couples committed to building a marriage that lasts
✔️ Couples seeking a strong foundation for connection, intimacy, and alignment
**THE RESULT…**
💖 Enter marriage with clarity, confidence, and emotional safety
💖 Build habits and tools that prevent conflict and misunderstandings
💖 Strengthen intimacy, trust, and connection from day one
💖 Start your marriage aligned, confident, and working as a team
***A strong marriage isn’t accidental – it’s intentional. Learn the skills. Build connection. Begin your marriage with confidence.***
To learn even more please visit our **[Happily Ever After](https://happilyeverafter.org/?utm_source=referral+link&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HEA+Product+Page&utm_id=Link+from+M365+Site&_gl=1*oxdk79*_gcl_au*MjA5MzM0Mjg5Mi4xNzY4Nzg3Njg0&_ga=2.174550122.930635421.1773528428-1297263034.1745287420)** website.
**BUYING THIS AS A GIFT?**
You will receive an email with a unique license key and a link to to register this course. **FORWARD THAT EMAIL TO YOUR GIFT RECIPIENT** so they can complete the registration themselves.
If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and then contact us at .
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### AFFAIR RECOVERY COURSE
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/affair-recovery-course-online-affair-recovery-course/
Learn specific action steps that the betrayer and the betrayed can do individually to move past the hurt and pain and learn how to rebuild trust.
## Online Affair Recovery Course
**Here’s what you’ll learn:**
- The 6 different kinds of affairs
- What to do and what not to do after you discover the affair
- How to forgive and let go of the hurt
- How to rebuild trust
- How to introduce intimacy back in the marriage
- How to own your part
- What to expect in couples counseling
- How to create better boundaries moving forward
- How to decide if you should stay in the marriage or move on
We understand that with affair recovery, it’s common for one spouse to be hesitant or resistant to repair the marriage. This is why we speak directly to the betrayed spouse as well as the betrayer in each video, giving specific action steps they can do individually. This means you DO NOT have to take this course with your spouse, and you will still get so much from it. We want to make sure you heal and create boundaries with or without your spouse.
Included in the course are teaching videos, downloadable worksheets, journal prompts, connecting questions, and a bonus section with additional resources.
**\*\*Please note that this course is NOT included in your membership to Marriage365.**
*Note: After purchasing this course, we will send you an email that will provide you a link to access this course. You will log in using your email address and a password that you create. Once logged in, you’ll have immediate access to all course content. If you do not receive an email, please contact us at .*
*Course includes lifetime access and you and your spouse can share the same login information if you do the course together.*
---
### How To Save Your Marriage Alone
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/how-to-save-your-marriage-alone/
save your marriage alone with practical steps to build confidence, set boundaries, and create lasting change.
**THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR WHEN YOU’RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR MARRIAGE ALONE**
Feeling like you’re the only one trying is exhausting. Frustration, confusion, insecurity, and loneliness can start to take over when your spouse seems disengaged. While you never imagined being here, knowing what to do next in this season matters. Get the clarity and direction you need so you don’t look back wondering if there was something more you could have done.
**YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Become more confident and self-aware
👉 Get your spouse’s attention in healthier ways
👉 Overcome deep hurt feelings
👉 Understand how long to stay in a one-sided marriage
***Walk away knowing exactly what you can do when you feel like you’re carrying the marriage alone.***
---
**INSIDE THE BUNDLE**
▶️ **How to Save Your Marriage Alone** Get healthy and healed while learning practical techniques to encourage your spouse’s willingness to work on your marriage.
📝 12-Page Guided Worksheet Journal prompts, book recommendations, and practical action steps for this season.
---
**WHAT YOU GET…
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 1 step-by-step video training
⏱️ 1 hour of video guidance
📝 12-page downloadable worksheet
🛠️ Practical tools to help you navigate this season wisely
**WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Spouses who feel like they’re the only one trying
✔️ People feeling frustrated, confused, or emotionally exhausted
✔️ Spouses who want to fight for their marriage in a healthy way
✔️ Anyone trying to decide their next steps
✔️ People who don’t want to live with regret
**THE RESULT…
❤️🩹 Clarity about what you can and cannot control
❤️🩹 Confidence in the steps you’re taking
❤️🩹 Boundaries that protect your heart and well-being
***You can’t control your spouse’s choices – but you can control how you show up. Learn the steps so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.***
*\*This video is included in a Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
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### 3 Ways to Win as a Parent
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/parenting-masterclass-with-amy-mccready/
Learn 3 Ways to Win as a Parent to reduce power struggles, improve communication, and build a stronger connection with your kids.
**THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR MORE COOPERATION AND LESS PUSHBACK**
Parenting can feel like a constant battle when your kids don’t listen. Most parents repeat themselves, escalate, or give in – without realizing what’s actually driving the behavior. This simplifies what works into three parenting strategies.
**YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Understand the real reason your kids are acting out
👉 Identify how your parenting style may be making behavior worse
👉 Use a simple 10-minute habit that improves behavior and cooperation
👉 Create routines and systems your kids actually follow
***Walk away knowing exactly how to get your kids to listen – without constant repetition or power struggles.***
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**INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ **3 Ways to Win as a Parent** Learn how to fix behavior at its root, adjust your approach, create routines that work, and use simple exercises and consequences to teach responsibility without power struggles.**
📝 **8-Page Guided Workbook** Use while watching the video and to reinforce key points and take notes
**📝 **131 Ideas for Mind, Body, and Soul Time Connection** Fun ideas for toddlers to teens.**
**📝 **Virtual Mind, Body, and Soul Time Ideas** How to stay connected even when you’re apart.**
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**WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 1 step-by-step video training
📝 1 downloadable workbook and 2 worksheets
⏱️ Strategy-packed, practical training
🛠️ Tools you can start using right away
**WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Parents tired of repeating themselves
✔️ Parents dealing with defiance or power struggles
✔️ Parents who feel ignored or dismissed
✔️ Parents who want more structure at home
✔️ Parents who want kids who actually follow through
***If you want your kids to listen without yelling, bribing, or constant reminders – this training is for you.***
**THE RESULT…**
🌟 Kids who listen with less repetition
🌟 More cooperation and follow-through
🌟 A calmer, more structured home
***Winning as a parent isn’t about doing more – it’s about doing what works. Learn the 3 ways. Get the results.***
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### The Sexual Intimacy Reset
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/product/the-sexual-intimacy-reset/
The Sexual Intimacy Reset helps reignite passion, improve communication, and rebuild sexual intimacy with practical tools to strengthen your marriage.
#### THE STEP-BY-STEP FRAMEWORK FOR REVIVING PASSION
Intimacy fades when habits, expectations, and stress get in the way. Most couples struggle because they avoid honest conversations, let pressure dominate the bedroom, or don’t understand each other’s desires. This bundle changes that.
#### **YOU’LL LEARN TO…**
👉 Identify 10 habits that slowly kill passion
👉 Navigate mismatched desire without shame or pressure
👉 Bring novelty and excitement back into your intimate life
👉 Build closeness, touch, and connection beyond intercourse
***Walk away knowing exactly how to reset your sexual connection and feel confident in the bedroom.***
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#### **INSIDE THE BUNDLE…**
**▶️ **10 Mistakes Couples Make in the Bedroom** Small habits that erode desire and how to correct them.**
**▶️ **How Often Should Couples Be Having Sex?** Clear guidance without pressure**
**▶️ **Understanding Your Sex Drive** Navigate mismatched desire wisely and compassionately.**
**▶️ **How to Beat Bedroom Boredom** Learn to bring anticipation and novelty back in healthy ways.**
**▶️ **Sex… The Pressure to Please** Remove performance anxiety and create mutual safety.**
**▶️ 7 Must-Ask Questions for Better Sex** Take your sex life to a whole new level with these questions (you should be asking).
**📝 **Erotic Love Map Worksheet** Discover what genuinely builds excitement and arousal for both partners.**
**📝 **Intimacy Without Intercourse Worksheet** Learn how to build touch, affection, and connection in ways other than sex.**
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#### **WHAT YOU GET…**
⏰ Immediate access
▶️ 6 step-by-step video trainings
⏱️ 2 hours of video lessons
📝 2 downloadable worksheets
🛠️ Tools to start improving intimacy right away
#### **WHO THIS IS FOR…**
✔️ Couples struggling with mismatched desire
✔️ Couples feeling disconnected or bored in the bedroom
✔️ Couples wanting confidence, excitement, and safety in intimacy
✔️ Couples wanting to have healthy conversation about sex and intimacy, but don’t know where to start
***If you want to feel connected, confident, and desired instead of pressured, anxious, or frustrated – this bundle is for you.***
#### **THE RESULT…**
🔥 Reignite the spark and feel desired by your partner again
🔥 Communicate your desires in a way that deepens connection
🔥 Build intimacy that’s playful, confident, and pressure-free
***Sexual intimacy isn’t automatic – it’s intentional. Learn the steps. Reset your connection.***
*\*These videos are included in Marriage365 Premium Membership, as well as hundreds of other videos and resources.*
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## Coaching
Marriage365 offers marriage coaching programs that provide personalized support for couples seeking to improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, strengthen intimacy, and create healthier relationship patterns.
### Coaching
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/coaching-pre-2026/
If you're stuck and need some help, our life & marriage coaches will help you become the healthiest version of yourself!
## Stuck in the Same Old Patterns?
## It’s Time for Real Change.
Marriage365 Coaches offer expert guidance to help you rebuild trust, resolve conflicts, and reconnect with your spouse.
[
Meet our Coaches and Start Today
](#coaches)## Does this Sound Familiar?
- Is your marriage filled with resentment or unresolved hurt?
- Do you argue about the same issues over and over?
- Has broken trust made rebuilding feel impossible?
- Do you feel emotionally disconnected from your spouse?
- Are you stuck in patterns you’re desperate to change?
Everyone gets stuck. But with the right tools and guidance, you can get unstuck.
 ## Meet the Coaches
Who Can Help You Transform Your Marriage
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Coaching with Vanessa
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Coaching with Casey
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Coaching with Meygan
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Coaching with Casey & Meygan
](https://marriage365.com/product/coaching-with-casey-meygan-caston)## How it Works
#### Pick your coach
Browse our certified Marriage365 life and marriage coaches to find the right fit for you.
[
Pick Your Coach
](#coaches) #### Purchase and schedule your session
Choose a 30- or 60-minute online session tailored to your needs. Your coach will email you within 48 hours for scheduling.
#### Walk away with clarity, actionable steps, and renewed hope
Gain the tools and confidence to create lasting change.
## Discover the benefits of Marriage365 coaching
Express your needs with clarity and confidence
Achieve quick emotional and relational wins
Resolve conflicts calmly and constructively
Deepen emotional connection and intimacy
Work through triggers and let go of resentment
Build a strong team dynamic to tackle life’s challenges
Develop self-awareness and confidence in your relationship
[
Pick Your Coach
](#coaches)For couples in crisis who need deeper, focused help, a marriage intensive can provide a powerful opportunity for breakthrough and healing.
[
Learn More About an Intensive
](https://marriage365.com/intensives/)## Hear how coaching has changed lives
## Teresa
Couples coaching is so different than therapy and we realized we need coaching in this season. My husband was engaged and more open than usual. It was so helpful and we can’t wait to have another session. ## Paulina
My husband has the worst attitude during our first coaching session and by the end he was open and laughing. I didn’t think this was possible.
Thank you for speaking truth and helping us heal our marriage ❤️🩹 ## Allie
My first session was amazing! We broke through our biggest fight and has been the best thing to happen to our marriage. We still have a lot of work to do but it’s been very helpful, and we have homework in between sessions which has opened many conversations. ## Lainey
I didn’t even know you all offered online coaching and because we have no childcare, this is a great option for us. We’ve had two sessions and have seen a lot of growth and healing. The homework given has kept is on track throughout the week and I’m thankful you offer this service.☺️ ## Zariah
I’m working with one of your online coaches on my own to help me deal with my resentment towards my husband and it’s been incredibly helpful. I appreciate your resources and the accountability 🙏🏼 ## Jordan
I see why marriage coaching is very different than marriage counseling as l’ve done only counseling until now. 🙈I’m so glad I found you guys. Our first two sessions have been incredibly helpful and worth every penny. ## Ready to Get Unstuck?
Take the first step toward the marriage you’ve always wanted.
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Pick Your Coach and Start Today
](#coaches)## Coaching FAQs
### What if my spouse doesn’t want to participate?+
Start with yourself! A one-on-one session can provide incredible value and personal growth. Plus, our coaches can guide you on how to encourage your spouse to join future sessions.
### What are the coaching hours?+
Sessions are entirely online, offering the flexibility to find times that fit your schedule best.
### How is coaching different from therapy?+
Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward. Therapy, on the other hand, often dives into more complex personal or relational trauma.
### Do you offer coaching discounts?+
Yes! Marriage365 Members enjoy 20% off all coaching sessions. If you’re not a member you can learn more about membership [\[here\]](https://marriage365.com/membership/).
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### How is coaching different from therapy?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/how-is-coaching-different-from-therapy/
Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward.
Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward. Therapy, on the other hand, often dives into more complex personal or relational trauma.
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### How My Therapist Turned Me Against My Husband
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/how-my-therapist-turned-me-against-my-husband/
When therapy meant for healing drives a wedge instead, learn how my therapist turned me against my husband — and how we found our way back.
### **I Wanted Help. I Got Division. How My Therapist Turned Me Against My Husband**
I begged my husband for years to go to therapy. I knew our marriage needed help. We were disconnected, resentful, and stuck. After ten rejections, I stopped asking. His refusal hurt—it felt like he didn’t care. So I went to therapy alone, searching for clarity and validation.
And that’s exactly what I got… at first.
#### **Therapy That Felt Too Good**
That first session felt amazing. My therapist listened. She asked thoughtful questions. She validated my pain. For the first time in a long time, I felt heard, and it felt like relief. I kept going back, venting session after session about my husband, his coldness, his lack of effort, his inability to see me.
And then she said it.
“I think your husband’s a narcissist.”
That one sentence changed everything.
And that’s *how my therapist turned me against my husband.*
#### **The Narcissist Label That Stuck**
I had heard about [***NARCISSIST***](https://marriage365.com/videos/dealing-with-a-narcissist/) on social media and in books. I had wondered before… *Could he be one?* My therapist’s statement confirmed it—at least in my mind.
Suddenly, *everything* made sense.
He was the problem. Not me. I wasn’t crazy or too emotional. He was a narcissist, and now I had the label to prove it.
I walked out of that session changed. With a chip on my shoulder and a script in my head, I came home convinced he was the villain and I was the victim.
#### **My Attitude Shifted — And So Did Our Marriage**
From that day on, I viewed everything he said and did through a new lens of suspicion. I analyzed his words for hidden manipulation. I pulled away emotionally. I stopped initiating affection. I even confronted him with his “diagnosis.” He got defensive, which only made me more convinced he *had* to be a narcissist.
In my mind, the case was closed. This is how my therapist turned me against my husband.
#### **Then He Did Something Unexpected**
Months later, I saw a charge for a coaching session with a [***MARRIAGE365 COACH***](https://marriage365.com/coaching/). Curious, I asked my husband—and to my shock, he said he scheduled it. For himself. And he invited me to join.
I declined. I assumed he was bluffing or just doing it to look good. But he kept going. Week after week. Quietly. Consistently.
And then something else happened.
#### **Apologies. Real Ones.**
He started apologizing. Sincerely. Using the [***FOUR STEPS***](https://marriage365.com/videos/the-4-step-apology/) we had learned early in our marriage. He made eye contact. He put his phone away. He worked out. He showed up—differently.
At first, I kept my guard up. But six months in, I couldn’t deny it.
He was changing. For real. Without me.
#### **A Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Expect**
That’s when the guilt set in.
Could I have been wrong this whole time?
Had I allowed therapy to turn me into the judge, jury, and executioner?
That phrase kept ringing in my ears: *how my therapist turned me against my husband.*
The truth was, I had stopped growing. I focused so much on *his flaws* that I ignored my own. I made assumptions based on pain and projection. And my therapist, who never even met my husband, confirmed those assumptions.
#### **Taking Responsibility and Rebuilding**
I told my husband the truth. I admitted that I had believed he was a narcissist. I shared how therapy had fed that narrative. And I asked for forgiveness.
He gave it. Immediately.
It took time, but we rebuilt—together. The more I took responsibility for my part, the more our marriage healed. We’re in a good place now. Stronger. More honest. More humble.
#### **What I Want You to Know**
If you’re in therapy, keep going.
But please—*be careful.*
When we’re hurting, it’s tempting to find a label or a scapegoat. But healing doesn’t come from blame. It comes from courage. And curiosity. And humility.
Sometimes, therapists get it wrong.
Sometimes, validation without accountability becomes poison.
Sometimes, the help we seek creates harm we never intended.
So learn from me.
**Don’t let therapy turn you against your spouse. Let it turn you back toward yourself.**
#### **Final Thoughts**
Marriage reveals our deepest wounds.
But it also offers our greatest growth.
It’s not about winning. It’s about becoming.
If you want to make a better marriage, start by making a better *you*.
**Written by Anonymous**
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### Intensives
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/intensives/
Rebuild your marriage with a 2-day marriage intensive. Get clarity, heal root issues, improve communication, and leave with an action plan.
## MARRIAGE365 INTENSIVES
Two focused days. *A lifetime of difference.*
When weekly, hour-long sessions can’t get to the root of what’s really going on, our intensives create the space and give you the tools to finally break through.
– Are there years of pain and resentment built up?
– Are you stuck in the same fight, on repeat?
– Have you tried therapy before and nothing really changed?
– Do you need clarity on whether your marriage is worth fighting for?
[
START THE PROCESS
](#form)Intensives start at $4,200. Full pricing by facilitator is below.
An Intensive is right for you if…
You’re feeling lonely in your marriage.
You argue constantly and feel completely misunderstood.
There’s been an emotional or physical affair.
You’ve been living like roommates for years.
Trust has been broken through lies, secrecy, or broken promises.
You want clarity on your marriage before deciding what’s next.
You want real change now, not months of weekly sessions.
Separation or divorce has come up more than once.
You’ve grown apart and don’t know how to find your way back.
Whether you’re in the middle of a crisis, feeling stuck in a rut, or simply want two dedicated days to strengthen your marriage, **our intensives are built to meet you where you are.**
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
- Clarity on the root issues driving your conflict
- Real, personal healing — not just surface-level fixes
- Communication techniques that actually work in real conversations
- A personalized 90-day action plan built specifically for your marriage
- Honest clarity on whether your marriage is in a place to move forward, and what that would take
- Ongoing accountability after your intensive ends with a 30, 60 & 90 day check-in
WHAT WE GUARANTEE
*While we can’t guarantee the outcome of your marriage, that will always be up to the two of you, here’s what we can guarantee you’ll walk away with:*
**Deep self-awareness and spousal awareness**
You will understand your own patterns, your spouse’s patterns, and why each of you shows up the way you do.
**The tools to validate, heal, and forgive** You will know exactly how to do all three – not just understand them conceptually.
**A customized 90-day action plan** Built specifically around your dynamic so there’s no more guessing what you need to do to change things.
**A clear path to rebuilding trust** Exact next steps, whatever the cause.
**Ongoing accountability** To help you stay consistent long after the intensive ends.
**Real relationship skills** Learn empathy and how to bring up hard issues without it becoming a fight, so you can stay connected and finally break the cycle you keep falling back into.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
*Our approach isn’t improvised. It’s the product of **15 years spent hosting and refining marriage intensives**.*
*Early in our own marriage**, we went through an intensive to rebuild what we’d broken**. That’s a different kind of understanding than knowledge alone can offer. Studying how to help couples heal is one thing. Actually needing to heal your own marriage is another. We’ve done both. That’s exactly why we know what actually works, and what doesn’t.*
*After 16-18 hours together, something real happens. It’s not a transaction with a stranger you’ll never hear from again. It’s closer to a mentorship. **We still stay in touch with the majority of our couples long after their intensive ends.***
**Our couples report a 90% improvement rate in communication, connection, overcoming resentment, and conflict resolution at their 90-day follow-up.**
[
START THE PROCESS
](#form)**A MORE EFFICIENT WAY TO HEAL YOUR MARRIAGE – FASTER**
**15 years ago, we started questioning something most people never think to question: why does marriage help come in one-hour chunks?**
We’d watch couples finally get to the real issue, the one underneath all the surface arguments, and then the clock would run out. Session over. They’d walk out raw, unresolved, and unsettled… and then have to carry all of that home with them for a week.
By the time they came back, we weren’t picking up where we left off. We were starting over. The hurt from the week before had already had time to fester, harden, and turn into new resentment on top of the old. Half of each new session went to simply rebuilding enough safety to keep going, which meant real breakthroughs kept getting pushed further and further away.
It became clear that an hour a week might work for a minor tune-up. But most couples aren’t reaching out for a tune-up. They’re reaching out in crisis — hurting, exhausted, and out of time to keep doing this the slow way.
So instead of an hour a week for months, we created two full, uninterrupted days — enough time to actually get to the root, do the healing, and leave with a real plan, instead of reopening the same wound over and over with no time to close it.
**This is why our intensives exist. Not because therapy doesn’t work but because some marriages don’t have the luxury of healing one hour at a time.**
HERE’S WHY OUR TWO-DAY INTENSIVES WORK
**1. Time to actually get there**
Two full days gives us the time most couples never get – time to actually get to the issues that drove you apart, not just skim the surface. When you’re encouraged to speak from the heart, defenses come down, and often for the first time in years, you truly hear each other.
**2. Nowhere else to be**
No alarm clock cutting the conversation short. No kids, work, or outside noise pulling your attention away. Just uninterrupted time to focus on your marriage and what needs to change to feel connected again.
**3. Even resistant husbands lean in**
Husbands who’ve resisted weekly counseling often thrive in this format. Intensives feel less like ongoing therapy and more like focused, results-driven work. This tends to resonate more with men who want to solve the problem, not just talk about it.
**4. Clarity before you decide**
If you’re still unsure whether to stay together, or how to stay together without the pain and fight cycles, this format gives you the space to look at everything clearly before deciding.
CHOOSE YOUR INTENSIVE TEAM
#### Casey
### $4200
One-on-one facilitation with Casey. Ideal for couples who are on a tighter budget.
#### Casey & Vanessa
### $6000
Casey is joined by marriage coach Vanessa offering an additional perspective and support throughout your two days.
#### Casey & Meygan
### $8000
Work directly with Casey & Meygan, drawing on their own story of rebuilding from the brink of divorce.
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](#form)COMMON QUESTIONS
What is the pricing for a Marriage Intensive?*Intensives are priced by facilitator:*
- *Casey – $4200*
- *Casey & Vanessa – $6000*
- *Casey & Meygan – $8000*
*Transportation, lodging, and the cost of the venue are paid for by the couple, whether we come to you or you come to us.*
*A 50% deposit is required to reserve the dates and the remaining balance is due the week before the intensive.*
Where do the intensives take place?*Intensives typically take place in Orange County, CA, but can also be held in a remote location, such as your hometown. Transportation, lodging, and venue costs are paid for by the couple, whether we come to you or you come to us.*
*If you are unable to travel, an online alternative may be possible, though we highly recommend attending in person.*
Where is the venue for an interview?*Intensives are hosted in a safe, comfortable location – typically a private residence booked by the couple through Airbnb or Vrbo. All venues are researched by Marriage365 before reserving, to make sure the location sets the right tone. We do not hold intensives at the couple’s home.*
How do I schedule a marriage intensive?*Fill out the form above to get started. Couples go through a brief interview process to assess the state of their marriage before being approved to book an intensive.*
Are you trained to conduct intensives?*Casey, Meygan, and our Marriage365 coaches are not licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. They are, however, trained marriage coaches who have undergone specific training for marriage bootcamps and intensives, and have guided many couples through intensives with a 90% improvement rate at the 90-day follow-up.*
*Casey and Meygan have gone through a marriage intensive themselves, as part of their own healing and repairing journey.*
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Because of the depth of this work and the investment, we don’t take every couple who applies. After you submit the form below, Casey and Meygan review your situation and conduct a brief phone call to make sure our intensive is the right fit for where you are. This isn’t a sales gate. It’s how we protect the integrity of the process and make sure both spouses are set up for a real breakthrough, not just two expensive days. We would never want to waste your time and money.
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**CASEY & MEYGAN CASTON**
*If you don’t know Casey and Meygan’s story, by their 3rd year of marriage they were miserable and headed straight for divorce. As part of their healing and repairing journey, Casey and Meygan participated in a marriage intensive, and it was life-changing for them. It was so powerful, in fact, that when they started Marriage365 they made sure to get trained in facilitating marriage intensives to help other struggling couples.*
*Casey and Meygan draw on their own personal experience, as well as their training in marriage coaching, marriage intensives, and experience helping many other couples, to guide you through this process.*
### Start with a conversation. Not a commitment.
Applying doesn’t book anything — our team talks it through with you first, so you’ll know it’s the right fit before you decide anything.
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### Feeling Lonely in Your Marriage? Here’s How to Find Hope
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/feeling-lonely-in-your-marriage-heres-how-to-find-hope/
Feeling lonely in marriage? Learn why disconnection happens, what you can do, and how to rebuild intimacy and connection with your spouse.
## **There’s Nothing Quite as Painful as Feeling Lonely in Your Marriage**
Marriage is supposed to be about connection, love, and partnership. But what happens when you feel lonely in your marriage? Maybe the conversations have dried up, or you feel like roommates instead of spouses. It’s a heartbreaking reality that many couples face, and I know because I’ve been there too. By the third year of my marriage, I was so overwhelmed by loneliness and disconnection that I started searching for divorce lawyers. The thought of another year in a loveless marriage felt unbearable.
Before making any final decisions, I decided to see a therapist—alone—since my husband refused to join me. As I sat on her couch, crying and listing all the reasons my husband was to blame for our failing marriage, she asked me a question that changed everything:
“Have you done everything and anything you can to save your marriage so you don’t live with regret?”
The answer was no, and I knew it. It was a hard pill to swallow, but it was also empowering. My therapist helped me realize that I had more control than I thought. She gave me [7 practical steps](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-save-your-marriage-alone/) that completely transformed how I showed up in my marriage and my life.
### **Why Am I Sharing This? Because There’s Hope**
When you’re feeling lonely in marriage, it’s tempting to sweep things under the rug and hope they improve. But here’s the truth:
- Avoiding hard conversations doesn’t make the pain go away.
- Ignoring problems only creates resentment, frustration, and unmet needs.
If you’re not working on your marriage, you’re slowly losing it.
### **The Pain Won’t Go Away on Its Own**
You can’t wing it when it comes to fixing your marriage. Hoping things will get better isn’t a plan—it’s a gamble.
While therapy can be helpful, it’s often a slow and expensive process. What you need is a clear plan with practical, daily steps to start healing and reconnecting now.
### **How Marriage365 Membership Can Help**
[Marriage365 Membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) is a proven, step-by-step tool to help you:
- [Rebuild trust and intimacy](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-rebuild-trust/).
- Improve communication with your spouse.
- Learn actionable tools to bring love and connection back into your relationship.
With hundreds of videos, courses, challenges, and worksheets, the app is designed to give you real, practical solutions you can use every day.
Even if your spouse isn’t on board yet, [you can start on your own](https://marriage365.com/videos/how-to-save-your-marriage-alone/).
When I began working on myself and implementing the tools I learned, I saw change. 13 months later, my husband joined me, and together we started building a healthier, happier marriage.
### **Feeling Lonely in Marriage? It’s Time to Take Action**
Here’s the hard truth:
If you’re not actively working on your marriage, you’re drifting apart. There’s no neutral ground in relationships—you’re either moving closer together or further apart.
If you’re feeling:
- Disconnected from your spouse
- Lonely in your relationship
- Like something is missing
Now is the time to act. Don’t wait until the arguments get worse or the emotional distance grows bigger.
### **You Deserve a Marriage Full of Love and Connection**
[Marriage365 Membership](https://marriage365.com/membership/) provides you with the tools and resources you need to start reconnecting with your spouse.
- No guesswork.
- No waiting.
- Just practical steps to help you restore your marriage and bring back the joy, love, and [intimacy](https://marriage365.com/videos/7-ways-to-build-emotional-intimacy/) you deserve.
### **Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late**
Take the first step today. Download the Marriage365 App and start working toward the marriage you’ve always dreamed of.
You have more control than you think. Don’t let loneliness win—start building a stronger, healthier marriage today.
Learn more about Marriage365 Membership by clicking this [LINK](https://marriage365.com/membership/).
**Written by Meygan Caston**
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*Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.*
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## FAQs
Marriage365 frequently addresses common questions related to marriage, communication, intimacy, trust, conflict resolution, parenting, affair recovery, and long-term relationship success. The following resources provide answers to many of the most common challenges couples face.
### What if my spouse doesn’t want to participate?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-if-my-spouse-doesnt-want-to-participate/
Start with yourself! A one-on-one session can provide incredible value and personal growth.
Start with yourself! A one-on-one session can provide incredible value and personal growth. Plus, our coaches can guide you on how to encourage your spouse to join future sessions.
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### What are the coaching hours?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-are-the-coaching-hours/
Sessions are entirely online, offering the flexibility to find times that fit your schedule best.
Sessions are entirely online, offering the flexibility to find times that fit your schedule best.
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### How is coaching different from therapy?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/how-is-coaching-different-from-therapy/
Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward.
Coaching is action-oriented and focused on the future, helping you set goals, build skills, and take steps forward. Therapy, on the other hand, often dives into more complex personal or relational trauma.
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### Do you offer coaching discounts?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/do-you-offer-discounts/
Yes! Marriage365 Members enjoy 20% off all coaching sessions.
Yes! Marriage365 Members enjoy 20% off all coaching sessions. If you’re not a member you can learn more about membership [\[here\]](https://marriage365.com/membership/).
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### What makes this retreat different from other marriage getaways?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/are-airfare-and-transportation-included/
This isn’t your typical weekend seminar or cookie-cutter retreat.
This isn’t your typical weekend seminar or cookie-cutter retreat. What sets this experience apart is the depth, authenticity, and personalized approach we offer. Hosted by Casey & Meygan Caston, who have built Marriage365 with real, proven tools for building strong, lasting relationships, this retreat is designed for couples who want to *change* their relationship—not just talk about it. Expect powerful, practical sessions, candid conversations, hands-on exercises, and plenty of time to connect with your spouse in a beautiful, distraction-free setting. This is about real growth, not just learning—*a retreat that truly shifts the way you see and experience your marriage.*
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### What kind of impact can we expect?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-are-the-nearest-airports/
When you join us for this retreat, you’re not just signing up for a weekend away—you’re committing to a breakthrough in your relationship.
When you join us for this retreat, you’re not just signing up for a weekend away—you’re committing to a breakthrough in your relationship. Whether you’re looking to deepen your bond, heal from past struggles, or reignite the spark, you’ll leave feeling more connected, more empowered, and with a new set of tools to create lasting change. Couples who attend often report renewed intimacy, a clearer understanding of each other’s needs, and more effective communication. It’s not just about what happens *during* the retreat—it’s about what you take home with you and continue to build on for the long haul. Expect a stronger relationship, a deeper sense of trust, and the tools to confidently face whatever life brings.
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### What’s included in the price of the retreat?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/whats-included-in-the-price-of-the-retreat/
Your retreat experience includes a 4-day, 3-night guided experience with engaging sessions led by Casey & Meygan Caston, plus most of your delicious, chef-prepared meals throughout the weekend.
Your retreat experience includes a 4-day, 3-night guided experience with engaging sessions led by Casey & Meygan Caston, plus most of your delicious, chef-prepared meals throughout the weekend.
You can choose from two package options:
- **$3,249 $2997** – Includes sessions, most meals, and a 3-night stay at the Irvine Spectrum Marriott.
- **$2,699 $2097** – Includes sessions and most meals, but no hotel accommodations (perfect if you’d prefer to stay elsewhere nearby).
- **$1397** – Includes sessions only, no hotel accommodations or meals.
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### What’s the payment plan & cancellation policy?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/can-we-get-a-refund-if-we-need-to-cancel/
To reserve your spot, a $499 deposit is due when you register.
To reserve your spot, a $499 deposit is due when you register. Your remaining balance can be split into payments, with the final payment due by August 30, 2025.
We understand that plans can shift, so here’s what you need to know:
If you cancel **on or before July 31, 2025**, all payments—except the deposit—will be refunded.
If you cancel **on or after August 1, 2025**, we’re not able to offer refunds due to the commitments we make on our end.
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, but it goes directly toward securing your place at this life-changing experience. Spots are limited so if you’re feeling the nudge to invest in your marriage—now’s the time.
We’re here to help if you have questions or need more details. We want you to feel confident and excited about saying “yes” to this investment in your marriage!
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### Who should attend this couples retreat?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/who-should-attend-this-couples-retreat/
This retreat is for all couples—whether you’re thriving and want to deepen your connection, or you’re feeling stuck and need a fresh start.
This retreat is for *all* couples—whether you’re thriving and want to deepen your connection, or you’re feeling stuck and need a fresh start. It’s for the newlyweds, the been-through-it-all couples, and everyone in between. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, improve communication, heal from past hurts, or simply invest in your relationship, you’ll be surrounded by others who value growth, vulnerability, and love. No matter where you’re at in your journey, you belong here.
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### What can we expect during the retreat?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-will-we-do-at-the-retreat/
While we’ll share the full schedule closer to the event, here’s what you can look forward to: a weekend filled with meaningful sessions, intentional time with your spouse, and opportunities to laugh…
While we’ll share the full schedule closer to the event, here’s what you can look forward to: a weekend filled with meaningful sessions, intentional time with your spouse, and opportunities to laugh, relax, and reconnect.
Each day includes engaging sessions led by Casey & Meygan, where you’ll learn practical tools to improve communication, build trust, navigate conflict in healthy ways, and rekindle intimacy. You’ll also have built-in free time to rest, explore, or enjoy a date night.
We keep things real, honest, and fun—so expect a mix of heart-to-heart conversations, personal insights, and moments that will bring you closer together.
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### Can we extend our stay and make it a romantic getaway?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-if-we-want-to-stay-additional-nights-at-the-hotel/
Yes, and we highly recommend it! October in Orange County is gorgeous—sunny days, cool evenings, and the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy some quality time together.
Yes, and we highly recommend it! October in Orange County is gorgeous—sunny days, cool evenings, and the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy some quality time together.
You’re welcome to contact the Irvine Spectrum Marriott to add nights before or after the retreat. Whether you’re looking to relax or explore, there’s so much to enjoy as a couple:
- Watch the sunset at Laguna Beach or stroll hand-in-hand through charming coastal towns.
- Rent a Duffy boat in Newport Harbor for a private, floating date.
- Indulge in a couples massage at a nearby luxury spa.
- Enjoy a romantic dinner, catch a movie, or ride the Ferris wheel just steps away at the Irvine Spectrum Center.
- Want a little adventure? Disneyland is only 20 minutes away, and wine tasting in Temecula makes for a beautiful day trip.
If you’re coming for the retreat, why not stay a little longer and turn it into a meaningful getaway for your marriage?
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### Who can I contact for more information?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/who-can-i-contact-for-more-information/
If you have any additional questions you can email help@marriage365.com
If you have any additional questions you can email
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### Is it really possible to change my marriage if my spouse isn’t doing this with me?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/is-it-really-possible-to-change-my-marriage-if-my-spouse-isnt-doing-this-with-me/
Yes, it is! Nearly 60% of our members join without their partners’ participation.
Yes, it is! Nearly 60% of our members join without their partners’ participation. You’ll see that in Casey & Meygan’s marriage, Meygan started out working on their marriage alone too. To heal a relationship, someone has to do something different and make the first step toward change. If you’re reading this, it’s likely you! Marriage365 Membership contains resources that guide you through critical topics you’ll need to understand as you find your own healing.
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### What makes Membership different from other marriage resources?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-makes-membership-different-from-other-marriage-resources/
Not only is it Membership affordable and accessible, it is also down to earth.
Not only is it Membership affordable and accessible, it is also down to earth. Our resources are based on real-life issues and offer easy-to-understand lessons with next steps that you can put into action immediately. They help you realize you’re not alone and empower you to take charge of your relationship.
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### Why should I join Membership instead of going to therapy?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/why-should-i-join-membership-instead-of-going-to-therapy/
There are situations where therapy may be necessary, such as abuse in the marriage, childhood trauma, substance abuse, addiction, etc.
There are situations where therapy may be necessary, such as abuse in the marriage, childhood trauma, substance abuse, addiction, etc. In those cases, our resources are a great complement to therapy, giving you practical, everyday tools to help grow your marriage while you do the deep work.
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### Does my spouse need to pay for their own account?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/does-my-spouse-need-to-pay-for-their-own-account/
No. One Membership account includes two separate logins – one for you, and one for your spouse.
No. One Membership account includes two separate logins – one for you, and one for your spouse.
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### Do you have a free membership?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/how-does-the-free-trial-work/
We do offer a free membership through the appstore or google play store.
We do offer a free membership through the appstore or google play store. Simply download the Marriage365 app and you will have the option of joining free or premium membership. Our free membership offers a handful of videos, worksheets and courses while our premium gives you access to our entire library of resources.
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### What is Marriage365 Membership?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-is-marriage365-membership/
Marriage365 is an affordable online membership providing instant access to an ever-growing library of resources that provide down-to-earth relationship education with practical tools that will give…
Marriage365 is an affordable online membership providing instant access to an ever-growing library of resources that provide down-to-earth relationship education with practical tools that will give you the confidence to work on yourself and your relationship.
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### How does Marriage365 membership work?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/how-does-marriage365-membership-work/
You will start by taking our Marriage365 Checkup. Based upon your responses we will tell you which categories are most critical to your marriage and ideally you would start with the ones that have…
You will start by taking our Marriage365 Checkup. Based upon your responses we will tell you which categories are most critical to your marriage and ideally you would start with the ones that have the lowest score. For those who want more guidance, we provide an Action Plan that will provide step-by-step resources to help you get the results you want. If you are looking for help on a specific topic there is always the search function that provides all the resources available based upon that particular topic. So basically, there are multiple ways to get the help you need.
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### What does membership to Marriage365 include?
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/faq-custom-post-type/what-does-membership-to-marriage365-include/
As a Marriage365 Member you immediately get access to all of our videos, courses, podcasts, worksheets, interviews with experts, live masterclasses, and more.
As a Marriage365 Member you immediately get access to all of our videos, courses, podcasts, worksheets, interviews with experts, live masterclasses, and more. There are almost 1,000 different resources available and we add new ones every month. Members also get special offers and discounts on coaching and books.
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## Member Reviews
The following testimonials reflect the experiences of Marriage365 members and coaching clients. These reviews provide insight into how couples have applied Marriage365 resources, courses, coaching, and relationship tools in their own marriages.
### Teresa
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/teresa/
Teresa Couples coaching is so different than therapy and we realized we need coaching in this season.
Teresa
Couples coaching is so different than therapy and we realized we need coaching in this season. My husband was engaged and more open than usual. It was so helpful and we can’t wait to have another session.
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### Paulina
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/paulina/
Paulina My husband has the worst attitude during our first coaching session and by the end he was open and laughing.
Paulina
My husband has the worst attitude during our first coaching session and by the end he was open and laughing. I didn’t think this was possible.
Thank you for speaking truth and helping us heal our marriage ❤️🩹
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### Allie
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/allie/
Allie My first session was amazing! We broke through our biggest fight and has been the best thing to happen to our marriage.
Allie
My first session was amazing! We broke through our biggest fight and has been the best thing to happen to our marriage. We still have a lot of work to do but it’s been very helpful, and we have homework in between sessions which has opened many conversations.
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### Lainey
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/lainey/
Lainey I didn’t even know you all offered online coaching and because we have no childcare, this is a great option for us.
Lainey
I didn’t even know you all offered online coaching and because we have no childcare, this is a great option for us. We’ve had two sessions and have seen a lot of growth and healing. The homework given has kept is on track throughout the week and I’m thankful you offer this service.☺️
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### Zariah
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/zariah/
Zariah I’m working with one of your online coaches on my own to help me deal with my resentment towards my husband and it’s been incredibly helpful.
Zariah
I’m working with one of your online coaches on my own to help me deal with my resentment towards my husband and it’s been incredibly helpful. I appreciate your resources and the accountability 🙏🏼
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### Jordan
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/jordan/
Jordan I see why marriage coaching is very different than marriage counseling as l’ve done only counseling until now. 🙈I’m so glad I found you guys.
Jordan
I see why marriage coaching is very different than marriage counseling as l’ve done only counseling until now. 🙈I’m so glad I found you guys. Our first two sessions have been incredibly helpful and worth every penny.
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### Kendra
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/kendra/
Kendra I was very reluctant when I signed up for a coaching session with you guys because we had no luck with our last two therapists.
Kendra
I was very reluctant when I signed up for a coaching session with you guys because we had no luck with our last two therapists. During our first session, we instantly felt safe and saw progress! In only one session! This gave us the hope we needed. I would recommend Marriage365 coaching to anyone who wants to truly heal but also who needs help in knowing what to do next.
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### Ellen
**Source:** https://marriage365.com/blog/member_reviews/ellen/
Ellen We just had our first coaching session and we left feeling hopeful and connected for the first time in probably 10 yrs.
Ellen
We just had our first coaching session and we left feeling hopeful and connected for the first time in probably 10 yrs. We tried counseling years ago and the therapist said / what do you think you two should do? My husband was like, if we knew, we wouldn’t be on your couch paying $200. 😝 Anyways, l feel like we finally have some tools in our tool box to use that will keep us on track. 🙏
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