265: RUN THE RACE
b"Sprinters are amazing at short bursts of energy for a short period of time. However, if your vows were anything like ours they had something like \\u201cas long as life shall last\\u201d (until death do us part, forever, etc). That is not a short period of time, that\\u2019s not until the next commercial break, or until this gets too hard. Marathoners or distance runners know that they have to pace themselves. They're in it to run the race. For them to complete it they need know that... Nutrition matters Supporters are key Planning makes a difference Shoes and clothes will impact the results. The\\xa0same thing plays out in your marriage... instead of all of the different facets of a race, it\\u2019s\\xa0knowing what is important for you to run the race. These include your: Emotional Intimacy Physical\\xa0Intimacy Spiritual\\xa0Intimacy Recreational\\xa0Intimacy Financial\\xa0Intimacy In this week's\\xa0show Tony and Alisa\\xa0talk about\\xa0what's you need to do to run the race\\xa0as you view your marriage as a marathon not a sprint. EPISODE SPONSOR | Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking the Intimacy in Your Marriage Remember back to your wedding day. \\xa0We\\u2019re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. \\xa0Your marriage was going to last forever. \\xa0You were sure of that. \\xa0And then\\u2026reality set in. \\xa0You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can \\u2013 for a while. \\xa0You still love your spouse, but it\\u2019s just not the same. \\xa0Is it just a part of life? \\xa0Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? \\xa0You don\\u2019t have to! Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"