Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts | Dr. Les Parrott | #16

What are the most important things couples need to know before they get married? Dave and Liz discuss with Dr. Les Parrott advice for newlyweds, engaged couples or married people based off of years of research and working with couples.

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About Les Parrott:

Dr Les Parrott is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Northwest University. He and his wife, Leslie – a marriage and family therapist – are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.

Married in 1984, the Parrott’s speak together in a wide array of venues, from churches to
Fortune 500 company board rooms. The Governor of Oklahoma even appointed the Parrott’s as the first ever statewide Marriage Ambassadors.

The Parrott’s have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Their television
appearances include CNN, The View, The O’Reilly Factor, The Today Show and Oprah.

Les Parrott Links:

https://loveology.org/

https://www.betterlove.com/

Less Parrott Books

Insights:

The power of marriage is shown through the dual cooperation, ownership, respect and
empathy for the marriage. Each partner must put in the work to grow with the other and
develop themselves along the way. Doing this can be difficult, therefore, it is imperative to seek out help from researched and valued resources available.

Invites:

1. Submit a list of six questions that you would like to answer on Loveology.com.
   2. Read the Parrott’s book and develop three things you can your partner can do to help
   your marriage continue to thrive.
   3. Write down one thing about conflict with your partner that you want to improve
   because you feel it is unfair for your partner. Make a plan of how to master it and
   implement it in your next conflict

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It's often said that marriage takes work. The Stronger Marriage Connection podcast wants to help because a happy marriage is worth the effort. USU Family Life Professor Dr. Dave Schramm and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Liz Hale talk with experts about the principles and practices that will enhance your commitment, compassion, and emotional connection. 

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