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Before you get married, ListenYou might think-Love would always feel romantic.Understanding each other would be automati...
06/08/2025

Before you get married, Listen

You might think-
Love would always feel romantic.
Understanding each other would be automatic.
Emotions is enough to keep connection alive.

Here’s what you should know:
1. Marriage is not about finding the perfect person, it's about becoming the right partner, daily.

2. Marriage requires intentional effort, not just emotions.

3. Forgiveness would become a lifestyle, not an event.

4. Your partner won't read your mind, clear communication is everything.

5. Connection needs consistent investment like any living thing.

6. Growth in marriage doesn’t come by chance. It comes by design, when two people decide to build, not just feel.

If this was helpful, drop it in the comments which resonated more with you and share so we can help the next generation of couples build better.

Hello August, Hello NewnessWelcome to a brand new month from all of us at Wisdom Driven Marriage Academy.This August, we...
01/08/2025

Hello August, Hello Newness

Welcome to a brand new month from all of us at Wisdom Driven Marriage Academy.
This August, we speak sweetness over your home, wisdom in your decisions, and strength for your journey.
Whether you’re thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between we’re here to remind you that your marriage can grow, deepen, and bloom, one intentional step at a time.

This month, choose:
Connection over conflict
Clarity over assumption
Grace over blame
Growth over giving up

You don’t have to do marriage alone.
We’re building a community of couples committed to creating the marriage of their dreams through wisdom, truth, and transformation.
So stay plugged in.
There’s more goodness coming your way.

Communication Hack No 10: End Difficult Talks with AffirmationEven hard conversations should end in love.After a tough t...
29/07/2025

Communication Hack No 10:
End Difficult Talks with Affirmation

Even hard conversations should end in love.
After a tough talk, don’t just walk away, bring it back to what matters most: your commitment to each other.
End with words like:
“Thank you for talking this through with me.”
“I know we’re not perfect, but I’m glad we’re doing this together.”
“I love you, even when we disagree.”

Affirmation reminds your spouse that we may fight, but we don’t fight against each other. The goal isn’t perfection, the goal is connection.
Save this as your soft landing after every deep talk.
Tag your partner with “I’m committed to growing with you.”

Communication Hack No 9: Ask Clarifying QuestionsDon’t respond to what you think they said, respond to what they meant. ...
24/07/2025

Communication Hack No 9: Ask Clarifying Questions

Don’t respond to what you think they said, respond to what they meant. A lot of conflict comes from misinterpretation instead of reacting, try asking:
"When you said that, what did you mean?”
“Help me understand what you were trying to express.”
“Are you saying you feel like I don’t prioritize you?”

Asking clarifies while reacting confuses. The best communicators are also the best question askers.
Save this as your go to when emotions are running high.


Communication Hack No 8: Leave the ‘Always’ and ‘Never’ Out“You always…”“You never…”If that’s how you start your sentenc...
24/07/2025

Communication Hack No 8:
Leave the ‘Always’ and ‘Never’ Out

“You always…”
“You never…”
If that’s how you start your sentences, you’re already losing connection. These words feel like attacks and push your spouse into defense mode.
Say this instead:
“Sometimes I feel overlooked when you…”
“I’ve noticed it happens often, and it hurts…”
Use language that invites dialogue, not war. Your goal isn’t to win, it’s to be understood.
Drop “always” and “never” from your vocabulary this week.
Your marriage will feel lighter, safer, and sweeter.


Communication Hack No 7: Repeat Key Words They UseYou want your spouse to feel deeply heard right?Then mirror their word...
23/07/2025

Communication Hack No 7: Repeat Key Words They Use

You want your spouse to feel deeply heard right?
Then mirror their words.When your spouse says something emotional or important, pay attention to key words they use and repeat them back.
For instance
Spouse: “I feel disrespected when my opinion is ignored.”
You: “So the word disrespected stood out to me. Can you help me understand that better?”
This will help proves you're listening, not just preparing your reply. It also slows things down for clarity and shows care not defensiveness.
Mirroring equals to listening on a deeper level.
Practice this today, it’s a small shift with BIG impact.


Communication Hack No 6: Touch While You TalkTouch de-escalates tension. Research shows physical connection helps lower ...
23/07/2025

Communication Hack No 6: Touch While You Talk

Touch de-escalates tension. Research shows physical connection helps lower stress and boost emotional safety especially during hard conversations.
Next time you’re discussing something serious, try this:
Hold hands, sit beside each other, not across and lightly touch their arm or back.
Why it works:
1. It sends the message “we’re on the same team”
2. It calms anxiety and emotional reactivity
3. It grounds you both in love, not just logic
Physical intimacy isn’t just for the bedroom, it’s for building bridges even in conflict.
Tag your spouse if this is your love language too!

Communication Hack No 5:Schedule ‘Safe Space’ ConversationsDon’t wait for things to boil over before you talk.Strong cou...
23/07/2025

Communication Hack No 5:
Schedule ‘Safe Space’ Conversations

Don’t wait for things to boil over before you talk.
Strong couples don’t avoid hard conversations, they schedule them. Create a “safe space” time weekly or bi-weekly where both of you can:
Check in emotionally
Talk about what’s working and what’s not
Celebrate wins and gently address tensions
No kids. No distractions. No pressure.

You schedule meetings for work. Your marriage deserves the same intentionality.
Start with 30 minutes this week.
Protect your peace by planning your connection.


Communication Hack No 4: Validate Before You CorrectValidation isn’t agreement , it’s acknowledgment.Sometimes your spou...
22/07/2025

Communication Hack No 4: Validate Before You Correct
Validation isn’t agreement , it’s acknowledgment.
Sometimes your spouse just wants to be heard not fixed.
When you skip over their feelings and jump to correction, it feels like rejection.
Try saying instead:
"I understand why you feel that way.”
“That must have been really frustrating.”
“I see how that hurt you.”
Validation softens the heart.
Correction makes sense after connection, even if you disagree with their perspective, you can still honor their emotion.
Save this and practice saying “I understand” before “But…”


Communication Hack No 3: Ask Before AssumingAssumptions destroy more marriages than infidelity.Yes, read that again.When...
19/07/2025

Communication Hack No 3: Ask Before Assuming

Assumptions destroy more marriages than infidelity.
Yes, read that again.
When something feels off, don’t withdraw, don’t accuse, don’t imagine a story that might not be true.
Instead, simply ask:
“Are you okay?”
“Is something bothering you?”
“That came out sharp, are you stressed?”

Asking opens doors, while assuming builds walls.
Assumptions come from fear,questions come from love.

Peaceful marriages are built on clear communication, not silent resentment. Approach your spouse like a teammate, not a suspect.


Communication Hack No 2: Use “I” Statements, Not “You” AccusationsDo you really want to be heard? Then stop starting wit...
19/07/2025

Communication Hack No 2:
Use “I” Statements, Not “You” Accusations

Do you really want to be heard? Then stop starting with YOU. When conflict arises, our natural instinct is to defend or blame e g
“You always talk over me” “You never listen to me"
but that kind of language instantly puts your spouse in defense mode, not listening mode.

Here’s the shift that changes everything:
Speak from your own heart, not their flaws.
Try this instead:
“I feel unheard when I talk and get no response.”
“I feel hurt when decisions are made without asking me.”
This works because:
It invites empathy, not attack.
It shares how you feel not just what they did.
It creates a safe space for both of you to reflect and grow.
“I” statements equals emotional honesty without emotional damage.
Your marriage is a team, not a courtroom.
Try it in your next heated moment and watch the difference.


17/07/2025

Yesterday, Pastor Wisdom & Pastor Favor Osiri were warmly hosted by the couples at The King’s Palace RCCG, where they shared deep truths on a crucial topic “Foundational Problems in Marriage.”

It was a rich evening filled with heartfelt conversations, laughter, and divine insight. From tackling generational patterns to exposing the silent roots that shake marriages, every word spoken stirred hearts and planted seeds for lasting transformation.

Marriage is beautiful, and no matter the storm, healing is possible. With wisdom, love, and God at the center, any problem can be solved.
Here’s a glimpse into a night that reminded couples that love still wins.

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