Can You Stand the Rain: The 4 Seasons of Marriage

podcast December 31, 1969

Have you ever experienced a winter season in your marriage or long-term relationship? The kind where things feel stagnant, mundane, and you're left feeling unfulfilled? In this episode of "Let's Talk About It," hosts Malcolm and Brittany Garrison dive into the four seasons of marriage and offer insights on how to navigate the challenges that come with each one.

They discuss the importance of being intentional in your relationship, especially during challenging times. The couple draws from Gary Chapman's book, "The Four Seasons of Marriage," with each season representing a different phase of the relationship. Spring is characterized by newness, hope, and growth. Summer is the season of passion and energy, where couples feel alive and connected. Fall is the season of transition, where couples must learn to adapt to change and shifting dynamics. And finally, winter represents the stagnation phase, characterized by coldness, harshness, and bitterness.

The conversation between the hosts centers around the emotions, attitudes, actions, and climate of the relationship in each season,

So, whether you're currently in the spring of your relationship or weathering the winter season, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:22 The Winter Season: Stagnation

0:19:41 Weathering the Storms of Life

0:28:58 The Spring Season: The Honeymoon Phase

0:37:53 The Summer Season: The Power Struggle Phase

0:43:52 The Fall Season: The Cooperation Phase

0:57:34 The Comment Section

1:01:12 Life Lessons