Welcome to the 4th Pop-Up Episode, lovebugs! This episode covers the 7 stages of marriage (for context), but the larger conversation centers on the value of wife-friends and couple–friends as I point to the 4th item on our Fun Girl Summer Wishlist—read something satisfying, steamy, or sexy. While our wishlist is designed for both singles and spouses to participate, this episode is for my wives! But, even singles can take some lessons here. I close the episode with 7 research-based benefits of having married couple friends for your marriage.
Research/Books/Sites Mentioned in Today's Show:
- The 7 Stages of Marriage by Dr. Rita DeMaria (Book)
- When Harry and Sally Met Dick and Jane: Creating Closeness Between Couples by Richard Slatcher (Journal)
- What Do You Do When Things Go Right? The Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Benefits of Sharing Positive Events by Shelly L. Gable, et. al (Journal)
- Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley (Book)
- Lit Erotica
***I am not recommending the books. I am simply sharing the sources mentioned. I do recommend the cited research journals.***
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