11/01/2025
Anniversary Advice: 5 Things Rob Wants You to Know About Marriage.
When we recorded Marriage: From His Perspective for the Rooted & Restored Podcast, I didn’t expect how much Rob’s words would still sit with me.
He didn’t offer advice. He offered truth, the kind that comes from showing up, failing forward, and choosing growth again and again.
Here’s what stood out most:
1️⃣ Marriage is always growing.
It’s not static. It’s alive. Rob said if your marriage isn’t on a “growth track,” it’s in trouble. Love requires constant learning and communication.
2️⃣ Life’s chaos will shape your connection.
Five kids, busy schedules, and spiritual growth have been our biggest teachers. Marriage doesn’t get easier, we just get better at showing up.
3️⃣ A strong marriage fuels everything else.
Rob shared that when our marriage feels stable, his mind and heart do too. Peace at home creates strength everywhere else.
4️⃣ Healing yourself changes everything.
He talked about doing “soul work”, facing his weaknesses instead of blaming me or the moment. The truth is, when one person grows, the whole marriage shifts.
5️⃣ Friendship is the foundation.
Our friendship has carried us through it all. Rob says it’s what reels him back when he drifts, and it’s what keeps our connection real.
After 11 years, we’re still learning how to communicate, repair, and grow. And maybe that’s the real beauty- not getting it right, but growing through it together.
🎧 Listen to “Marriage: From His Perspective” on the Rooted & Restored Podcast.
📍 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdIDkWZfFdU