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Sweetest Day Reminder 💞Love in marriage isn’t kept alive by grand gestures, it’s the little, intentional acts that make ...
10/18/2025

Sweetest Day Reminder 💞

Love in marriage isn’t kept alive by grand gestures, it’s the little, intentional acts that make the biggest difference.

Here are three simple ways to bring sweetness back into your marriage this week:

✨ Speak to their heart, not their to-do list.
A genuine “I appreciate you” still goes a long way.

✨ Do something thoughtful without being asked.
Small acts make your spouse feel seen and valued.

✨ Choose connection over convenience.
Slow down long enough to look them in the eyes, hold their hand, or listen fully.

Sweetest Day isn’t about gifts, it’s about remembering that consistent kindness keeps love tender and secure.

💭 Reflection: What’s one small act of love you can do this week to remind your spouse they matter to you?

📚 COMING SOON: Marriage Maintenance: What Every Successful Couple Needs to Keep Love Growing – A Guided Course & Workbook

Marriage Affirmations: Using Your Words to Heal, Strengthen, and Transform Your Marriage!

Two powerful tools to help couples grow, heal, and reconnect in every season. Stay tuned!


💗Happy Marriage Maintenance Monday💗October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder that health challenges,...
10/13/2025

💗Happy Marriage Maintenance Monday💗

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder that health challenges, whether it’s breast cancer, a diagnosis, a scare, or walking with someone you love, don’t just affect one person. They impact both hearts in a marriage.

Even if you’re not currently facing illness, most of us know someone who has survived, is fighting, caregiving, or grieving. And through every story, one truth stands out:
Love shows up in presence, not perfection.

Here are three ways couples can support each other through fear, stress, or uncertainty:

✅ Lead with compassion, not assumptions.
A simple “I’m here with you” holds more power than trying to say the perfect thing.

✅ Provide emotional safety before offering solutions.
Not all fear needs fixing, some feelings just need space to be acknowledged.

✅ Show care in small, daily check-ins.
Asking “How is your heart today?” goes further than we think.

Marriage becomes stronger when you face life as a team, not as individuals.

💭 Reflection for the week:
How can we show up for each other more gently, more intentionally, and more consistently in this season?

📚 COMING SOON:
Marriage Maintenance: What Every Successful Couple Needs to Keep Love Growing – A Guided Course & Workbook


Marriage Affirmations: Using Your Words to Heal, Strengthen, and Transform Your Marriage!

Two powerful tools designed to help couples grow closer, support each other, and speak life, no matter the season. Stay tuned!


🧠💚🎗️World Mental Health Day Reminder
Mental health doesn’t just affect individuals — it affects marriages, families, and...
10/10/2025

🧠💚🎗️World Mental Health Day Reminder
Mental health doesn’t just affect individuals — it affects marriages, families, and the atmosphere of the home.

Your marriage needs emotional safety just as much as it needs communication and commitment.

Here are three ways to protect your connection today:

✅ Make it safe to say “I’m not okay.”
Your spouse shouldn’t have to hide what they feel to keep the peace.

✅ Don’t dismiss what you don’t understand.
Honor their heart, even if you wouldn’t respond the same way.

✅ Support doesn’t always mean fixing.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is: “You’re not alone in this. I’m here.”

💭 Reflection for today:
How can we make emotional safety a normal part of our marriage, not just a response to crisis?


📘 COMING SOON:
Marriage Maintenance – A Guided Course & Workbook
📗 Marriage Affirmations – Using Your Words to Heal, Strengthen, and Transform Your Marriage


Two resources designed to help couples stay emotionally connected and mentally supported — no matter the season.


💛Marriage Maintenance Monday💛October is Emotional Wellness Month, and with World Mental Health Day coming up this week, ...
10/07/2025

💛Marriage Maintenance Monday💛

October is Emotional Wellness Month, and with World Mental Health Day coming up this week, here’s your reminder:

A healthy marriage protects your peace, not just your partnership.

Stress, unspoken feelings, and being “on” all the time can quietly create distance, even in strong marriages. Emotional wellness doesn’t take a retreat, it just takes intention.

Here are 3 ways to protect your connection this week:

✅ Listen to understand, not correct
Sometimes your spouse needs your ears more than your answers.

✅ Check in, not just check boxes
Ask: “Where are you feeling most stressed or stretched lately?”

✅ Make room for emotions, even the uncomfortable ones
Emotional honesty builds intimacy, not conflict.

💭 Reflection:
What’s one small way you can support each other’s emotional well-being this week?

📚 P.S. We’re getting ready to release TWO powerful marriage tools soon:
✨ Marriage Maintenance: What Every Successful Couple Needs to Keep Love Growing – A Guided Course & Workbook
✨ Marriage Affirmations: Using Your Words to Heal, Strengthen, and Transform Your Marriage!
Stay tuned — they’re almost here!

08/04/2025

Happy Marriage Maintenance Monday❣️

It’s been a minute, but we’re back—ready to help you strengthen your relationship one intentional step at a time.

Let’s kick things off with a real one: conflict.

Every couple faces it. The key isn’t avoiding it—it’s learning how to navigate it constructively so it doesn’t pull you apart.

Here are 3 quick tips to help:
💡 Pause, don’t explode. Take a break when emotions run high. Regroup, then come back with a calm mind.
💡 Stick to the issue. Don’t bring up past arguments - deal with one thing at a time.
💡 Use “I” statements. Say how you feel instead of blaming your spouse.

And remember: Healthy conflict isn’t a sign of a weak marriage—it’s a sign of two people willing to do the work.

🗣️ What helps YOU stay grounded during conflict? Drop it in the comments!

For couples committed to lasting love, we know it’s not built on feelings alone—it’s built on choices.✅ The choice to co...
07/18/2025

For couples committed to lasting love, we know it’s not built on feelings alone—it’s built on choices.

✅ The choice to communicate, even when it’s hard.
✅ The choice to heal, even when trust has been broken.
✅ The choice to keep growing together, no matter the season.

Marriage isn’t perfect—but it’s worth the fight.

✨ If your relationship is struggling or just needs a fresh spark, we’re here to help you keep choosing each other.

Happy Father’s Day to the strong, faithful, and intentional men who lead with love. Whether you’re a biological dad, bon...
06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to the strong, faithful, and intentional men who lead with love.

Whether you’re a biological dad, bonus dad, spiritual father, or father figure—your presence matters. Your legacy matters. And your love leaves a lasting imprint.

At Dream Builders Marriage Coaching & Counseling, we honor the men who show up—not as perfect, but as present. Men who pray, protect, provide, and pursue growth in every season. 🙏🏽💙

💥 And this August, we invite you to walk with us in Charlotte for the 7th Annual Married 4 Life Walk Weekend Celebration!

🗓️ August 22–24, 2025
🎉 Mixer & Panel | 👫🏾 2-Mile Unity Walk | 💃🏽 Gala | 🙌🏽 Prayer Send-Off
👣 Whether you’re healing, building, or thriving—this weekend is for YOU.

📍Tag a father you admire & let them know their presence makes a difference.

🎟️ Tickets + info: www.married4lifewalk.com

🗣️We’re calling on everyone who has ever supported us, walked with us in Atlanta, or been blessed by this marriage movem...
06/13/2025

🗣️We’re calling on everyone who has ever supported us, walked with us in Atlanta, or been blessed by this marriage movement over the years to join us in Charlotte for the 7th Annual Married 4 Life Walk Weekend Celebration!

This is a special one — our first year bringing the Walk to Charlotte, and we’re believing for something unforgettable. We need your help to make this our biggest year yet! Whether you’re married, engaged, or seriously dating — come walk with us!

But that’s just the beginning...
There’s a vibrant Couples Mixer, a formal Gala with live music, comedy, dancing, and a Sunday send-off that’ll leave you inspired, refocused, and more connected than ever.

📍 Charlotte, NC | August 22–24, 2025
🏨 Make it a full getaway! Book your stay at the Grand Bohemian or Charlotte Marriott City Center while rooms last.

Let’s make this weekend a memory that strengthens your love and builds your legacy.

Register now at www.married4lifewalk.com


Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful, strong, and selfless moms! 💐
Today we celebrate the love you give, the strength...
05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful, strong, and selfless moms! 💐


Today we celebrate the love you give, the strength you carry, and the countless ways you show up—seen and unseen. May you feel loved, honored, and appreciated, and may all that you pour out be returned to you in abundance.

To those remembering a mother no longer here—we’re holding space for you too. 💛




Happy Resurrection Sunday!Today is a sacred reminder that death never has the final say—resurrection does. Just as Jesus...
04/20/2025

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Today is a sacred reminder that death never has the final say—resurrection does. Just as Jesus rose with all power, we, too, have the power to rise into the prophetic potential God has spoken over our lives.

But here’s the truth: potential isn’t automatic. It’s activated by our daily choices—how we respond, how we surrender, and how we show up. Resurrection requires a death to self, pride, pain, and anything that stands in the way of our obedience.

Even with God’s promises, the process still matters.

May this Resurrection Sunday awaken your spirit—not just to believe in what’s possible, but to choose it.

You were made to rise.



On this Good Friday, we’re reminded of the power of sacrifice, love, and restoration.Marriage, much like faith, calls us...
04/18/2025

On this Good Friday, we’re reminded of the power of sacrifice, love, and restoration.

Marriage, much like faith, calls us to lay down pride, comfort, and sometimes even our own desires for the good of something greater. Real love requires us to show up when it’s hard, to forgive when it hurts, and to keep choosing one another even when it’s not easy.

Good Friday isn’t just a story of pain—it’s a promise of redemption. And we want to encourage you: if your marriage is going through a hard season, that doesn’t mean it’s over. It could be the beginning of something deeper, more honest, and more connected - if you’re willing to do the work together.

That’s exactly what our next Marriage Maintenance Coaching Class is about:
Real Talk, Real Love: Unlocking the Power of Honest Communication.

Let’s break down the walls, rebuild trust, and create a safe space where your marriage can grow—one transparent conversation at a time.

When: Wednesday, April 23 | 7:30 PM EST (Live on Zoom)
*️⃣Replay + guided worksheet included
*️⃣Click the link below to register. ⬇️

Let this Good Friday be a reminder: Real love sacrifices, but it also heals. Let’s grow together.

🎯For more information and to sign up:
https://dreambuilderscoaching.myflodesk.com/marriagemaintenanceclasses


Join me in wishing the happiest of birthdays to , a true visionary in the field of relationship building. 🥳🎉 His unwaver...
03/25/2025

Join me in wishing the happiest of birthdays to , a true visionary in the field of relationship building. 🥳🎉 His unwavering passion and dedication have transformed the lives of countless marriages, guiding them towards stronger, more loving relationships.

As we celebrate your special day, I’m reminded of how grateful I am to have you by my side in this journey. May this year bring you even more joy, success, and new opportunities. I am excited to see all the wonderful blessings the next year will bring to you. Happy Birthday, ❣️🎉🥳

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Helping You Build a Forever Flourishing Marriage

Martez Layton, a Certified Professional Life & Marriage Coach and Woodrina Layton, a Licensed Professional Counselor, are renowned speakers, authors and relationship coaches specializing in premarital counseling, affair recovery and marriage coaching.

The Laytons have more than 20 years of experience advising aisle-bound couples how to step into healthy marriages. This power couple also has decades of expertise in helping individuals in crisis fortify weakening relationships and mend broken bonds.

These renowned relationship experts share more than 29 years of marriage and have had their expertise and story featured on the OWN Network and popular Christian talk show, The 700 Club, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Good Day DC, Great Morning Washington and several other media outlets. They have also counseled celebrity couples in and outside the Greater Atlanta area.

Founders of the successful Married 4 Life Walk marriage movement, an annual 2- mile walk that draws in over 1,000 participants all dedicated to recommitment, reconnection, and fortification, Martez and Woodrina are also best-selling authors of A Blessed Affair, a tale about how infidelity turned out to be a blessing within their marriage.