Jay & Laura Laffoon: Jay and Laura TV

From a Viewer: “Our biggest challenge in our marriage is letting go of preconceived notions of past marriages. It is a 2nd marriage for each of us and even after 8 years of marriage together, we still expect the other to act/react like our past spouses. Crazy! So we come into a discussion, life situation or argument with an expectation that puts us on the defense right out of the gate. Emotions take over and things rarely go well. We love each other so much but that doesn't make it much easier.” You can’t change the past, it’s a part of your story. And we’re not promised tomorrow … so make the best of the present.

From a Viewer: “Our biggest challenge in our marriage is letting go of preconceived notions of past marriages. It is a 2nd marriage for each of us and even after 8 years of marriage together, we still expect the other to act/react like our past spouses. Crazy! So we come into a discussion, life situation or argument with an expectation that puts us on the defense right out of the gate. Emotions take over and things rarely go well. We love each other so much but that doesn't make it much easier.” You can’t change the past, it’s a part of your story. And we’re not promised tomorrow … so make the best of the present.

Dealing with Outside Stressors

From a viewer: “Our biggest challenge? Dealing with outside stressors together rather than taking them out on each other.” Do you take everything out on your spouse? Conquering stress together as a couple takes communication and compromise.

From a viewer: “Our biggest challenge? Dealing with outside stressors together rather than taking them out on each other.” Do you take everything out on your spouse? Conquering stress together as a couple takes communication and compromise.

Are you a blender or a crockpot family?

From a viewer: “Our greatest challenge right now is taking the time for each other! We blended families late last year and with both of us having two kids each, a household of six gets to be busy! (3 are under the age of 5!) We are working on our marriage daily with taking the time to be together and not let the stress of the kids get to us!” We recommend our friend, Ron Deal's materials. Visit his website at https://smartstepfamilies.com/

From a viewer: “Our greatest challenge right now is taking the time for each other! We blended families late last year and with both of us having two kids each, a household of six gets to be busy! (3 are under the age of 5!) We are working on our marriage daily with taking the time to be together and not let the stress of the kids get to us!” We recommend our friend, Ron Deal's materials. Visit his website at https://smartstepfamilies.com/

How much effort do you put into finding the time for intimacy with your spouse?

From a viewer: “The greatest challenge in our relationship right now is keeping sexual commitments and the passion alive. My husband complains of me being too cold and not showing desire for him. My complaint is that he works too many hours and he is always tired. How can we pass through that? We commit to make more time for ourselves, but there is always something in between. We have a 7 years old son that only wants to sleep with us. Although we are a young couple married for 10 years, I am 8 years older than my husband but our sexual activity is maybe 1 to none during a week.” There is a lot going on here, we break it down piece by piece on this week's’ episode.

From a viewer: “The greatest challenge in our relationship right now is keeping sexual commitments and the passion alive. My husband complains of me being too cold and not showing desire for him. My complaint is that he works too many hours and he is always tired. How can we pass through that? We commit to make more time for ourselves, but there is always something in between. We have a 7 years old son that only wants to sleep with us. Although we are a young couple married for 10 years, I am 8 years older than my husband but our sexual activity is maybe 1 to none during a week.” There is a lot going on here, we break it down piece by piece on this week's’ episode.

We need more one on one time!

From a Viewer: “The greatest challenge we face in our marriage right now is one on one time for each other. We both work 40+ hours a week and try and juggle kids, church, and work. We definitely find ourselves on the back burner. By the time we get home each day I find myself going straight to bed.” You have to be aware - You can't say yes without saying no. Books mentioned: Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist Buy now at http://amzn.to/2tnSOB7 Make Love Everyday by Jay & Laura Buy now at http://amzn.to/2tx42aK

From a Viewer: “The greatest challenge we face in our marriage right now is one on one time for each other. We both work 40+ hours a week and try and juggle kids, church, and work. We definitely find ourselves on the back burner. By the time we get home each day I find myself going straight to bed.” You have to be aware - You can't say yes without saying no. Books mentioned: Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist Buy now at http://amzn.to/2tnSOB7 Make Love Everyday by Jay & Laura Buy now at http://amzn.to/2tx42aK

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