Rules of Engagement for Marriage

Path for Growth with Alex Judd

Business matters, but marriage matters more. In this episode, Alex explains why marriage should always be the top priority, and then unpacks the framework he and Aspen use in their marriage to navigate conflict in a healthy way. He defines the concept of “rules of engagement,” then shares his own 5 rules as an example for the kind of commitments you can establish with your own spouse.

• Today we’re looking at some rules of engagement for a healthy marriage (0:57)
• God, marriage, kids, work. In that order. (4:37)
• Chaos is not the ideal time to make decision or establish boundaries (8:16)
• Rules of Engagement: Write down 3-5 things you’re committed to always doing or not doing (12:10)
• 1. Communicate one thought at a time (15:06)
• 2. Communicate closure (19:15)
• 3. Tell the truth (21:12)
• 4. Return to core values and mission as common ground (22:54)
• 5. Never refuse a request to see a counselor or a pastor (24:53)
• Take some time to establish your own rules of engagement for conflict (27:20)

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