Sam Malone Show Marriage Talk With Sam Malone And Honor The Vow's Robert Cossick

It’s a very subtle change and most couples don’t even notice it’s happening until they are miles apart. It’s called drifting and it happens when couples are so busy with all the other activities, they forget to nurture their own marriage. In this segment we discuss how to avoid hearing the phrase, “I don’t love you anymore.”

The greatest gift a father can give his daughter is his unconditional love and praise. Why? Several studies have found that girls who share a strong bond with their fathers are emotionally and physically healthier than girls who feel unloved by their dads. And, because that relationship will be the foundation for her future marriage.

One of the greatest compliments spouses can offer each other is, “I trust you.” Trust is something that is earned and should be cherished, maintained and nourished throughout the life of a marriage.

Many couples do really dumb things just to ‘get even’ with their spouses. When coaching couples in this mode, the advice provided is simple…stop doing stupid stuff.

Couples who routinely show gratitude toward each other overcome marital stress issues more easily. In this segment we explore why couples do not say thank you to each other and why they should.

A great way to elevate your relationship with your spouse is to participate in a common sporting activity. For example, if one of you plays golf, you should plan a golf outing with just your spouse. The time together will strengthen your relationship, but only if you do it the right way.

Our perception of a situation will be skewed by our past experiences. As such, when it comes to marriage issues, we tend to associate past experiences with the current situation. In other words, we assume and anticipate that past experiences will always be replicated in the present situation. In this episode, learn how to avoid repeating history.

If we want to, “Make America Great Again” we need to start the rebuilding process in our homes by “Making ‘Your Marriage’ Great Again.” In this episode we discuss four ways to, “Make ‘Your Marriage’ Great Again”

There is a big difference between being committed to your marriage and being devoted to your marriage. Being 'Committed' means you’re loyal to your spouse and that is a good thing. Being 'Devoted' means being zealous for and enjoying your marriage, which is a great thing.

“Hubba Hubba” is an expression historically used by men when they see a good looking woman to express admiration, approval and/or attraction. In this segment we discuss how husbands and wives can show attraction toward each other. We also discuss a survey that claims sharing chores can improve intimacy in marriage.

Special Guest, Denise Malone, Sam's wife fills in and talks about how to prepare for a party without arguing, keeping fireworks in your marriage and much more.

When you say, "I love you" what do you really mean? Biblically speaking, you should love your spouse three ways (Agape, Phileo, Eros). All three are essential to a strong, thriving and passionate marriage.

Part 1: Why do we get irritated when our spouses ask or tell us to do something? The issue is not the task, it’s that we probably feel inconvenienced. In other words, we’ve placed a higher value on the things we want to do than the things our spouses want us to do. Part 2: If you want to get out of a rut, it may be better to make subtle changes instead of a total renovation. Little changes are easier to get comfortable with and learn to enjoy.

Part 1: What you focus on is typically what you will gravitate toward. Therefore, 3 Times a day, you should stop what you are doing for 3 minutes, and reflect on 3 positive characteristics of your spouse. Part 2: Planning a secret getaway with your spouse.

WYSINATI [wissy-notee] = "What You See Is ‘NOT’ All There Is." When entering any discussion in your marriage, WYSINATI should be your default approach, because there’s always more to the story than what you initially see, hear and feel. This segment covers three tips for applying WYSINATI to your marriage.

At the Indianapolis 500 the familiar statement, "Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines" marks the beginning of the race. From that point on it is full throttle. In marriage we tend to do the same thing when it comes to arguing. A familiar phrase is said and it's full throttle from that point on which results in raised blood pressure, higher heart rates, and increased voices. In this segment we discuss five ways to avoid full throttle arguing.

Marriage is similar to a precious gemstone, it should be cherished for a lifetime. In this segment, Sam and Robert discuss the symbolic meaning of different gemstones and how each can represent your unique marriage.

Avoiding conflicts starts with knowing when you are about to enter a conflict. For a lighter look at conflict, we discuss a few phrases that could mean you’re about to enter the spin zone (See Segment #46 for Decoder Ring, Part I).

In marriage, a husband should strive to be more like the catcher than the pitcher. The pitcher is in the spotlight, he’s the center of attention, and he’s considered the number one defensive player. However, he’s mainly focused on one thing, the signal from the catcher. The catcher, on the other hand, is behind home plate which gives him a view of the whole field. From that perspective, he is best able to call the plays and lead the entire team.

Emotional pain is real and creates deep wounds, but they are just wounds. What we mean by that is, wounds heal with time and treatment. The deeper the wound, the more treatment it needs and the longer the healing process, but they will heal over time…