Selfless Love and Joy: Strengthening Marriages with Arlene Pellicane
Episode Overview
Serve your spouse selflessly to strengthen your relationship. Positive communication and active listening are key. Avoid unrealistic comparisons on social media. Prioritise your relationship amidst family chaos. Keep the fun alive in your marriage.
You didn't marry Adolf Hitler, right? Like, you picked a good person.
In this episode of The Call with Nancy Sabato, Nancy sits down with Arlene Pellicane, a renowned speaker and author, to share some invaluable marriage advice. Arlene, known for her book Making Marriage Easier, brings her wealth of experience to discuss the essence of selfless love, joy, and lasting relationships in marriage. They dive into the importance of serving your spouse, a concept that might seem countercultural but is deeply rooted in faith.
Arlene shares how this principle has strengthened her 26-year marriage and offers practical tips for couples to adopt this mindset in their own relationships. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on marriages, highlighting how unrealistic comparisons can create unnecessary strain. Arlene and Nancy emphasise the need for positive communication and active listening. Arlene's personal anecdotes about learning to truly listen to her husband are both relatable and enlightening.
They also discuss the importance of prioritising your relationship amidst the chaos of raising a family. Simple practices like regular date nights and setting aside time for each other can make a significant difference. The episode is packed with humour, heartfelt advice, and practical tips that any couple can apply. If you're looking to strengthen your marriage or simply want to add a bit more joy and fun into your relationship, this episode is a must-listen.