Mon, 18 May 2026 04:47:36 -0400 en-us © 2026 Marriage is For Grown Folk w John and Britt yes d3bccfa8-4e78-51f2-863f-18fe158fc110 John Rials episodic true Real Life marriage and relationship help. Weather single in in a relationship you are welcome to grow with us through our failures.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Marriage, religion, couples, mental health, relationships John Rials https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cotb6s4yq75zkfac89v96mf57obk?.jpg Routes prt 2 In this episode of "U Marriages for Grown Folks," John and Britney dive into the concept of emotional intelligence, exploring how it affects relationships. They reflect on their own experiences and journeys, discussing the routes that led them to love each other. 

Key points include:

- **Emotional Intelligence**: They define emotional intelligence (EQ) as the ability to understand, manage, and express emotions positively. Low EQ in both partners can jeopardize a relationship's health.
  
- **Personal Experiences**: Both hosts share their backgrounds, highlighting how childhood environments, emotional neglect, and trauma shape emotional responses and relationship dynamics.

- **Communication**: They stress the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional issues rather than ignoring them. Healthy communication models are crucial for conflict resolution.

- **Practical Advice**: The episode includes thought-provoking questions for couples to discuss, helping them understand each other's emotional backgrounds and improve their relationship.

Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence in building and maintaining healthy relationships, urging couples to engage in open dialogue about their pasts and emotional needs.

]]> In this episode of "U Marriages for Grown Folks," John and Britney dive into the concept of emotional intelligence, exploring how it affects relationships. They reflect on their own experiences and journeys, discussing the routes that led them to love each other. 

Key points include:

- **Emotional Intelligence**: They define emotional intelligence (EQ) as the ability to understand, manage, and express emotions positively. Low EQ in both partners can jeopardize a relationship's health.
  
- **Personal Experiences**: Both hosts share their backgrounds, highlighting how childhood environments, emotional neglect, and trauma shape emotional responses and relationship dynamics.

- **Communication**: They stress the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional issues rather than ignoring them. Healthy communication models are crucial for conflict resolution.

- **Practical Advice**: The episode includes thought-provoking questions for couples to discuss, helping them understand each other's emotional backgrounds and improve their relationship.

Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence in building and maintaining healthy relationships, urging couples to engage in open dialogue about their pasts and emotional needs.

]]> John Rials Buzzsprout-19190793 Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3706 2 53 full false Your Route John and Britt celebrate their podcast milestones and discuss the importance of understanding the different "routes" individuals take in relationships. They emphasize how personal experiences shape perspectives and emotional responses, highlighting that both partners often come with their own histories and traumas that impact their dynamics.

Key points include:

- **Routes in Relationships**: Each person’s journey influences how they perceive love and conflict.
- **Empathy and Understanding**: Recognizing each other’s backgrounds can help avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary tension.
- **Attachment Styles**: The conversation touches on how attachment styles formed in childhood affect adult relationships, urging listeners to investigate their own styles.
- **Growth and Change**: The hosts reflect on their evolution as a couple over nearly 19 years, emphasizing the need for continuous assessment in relationships.
- **Communication**: They stress the importance of open dialogue about needs and feelings, particularly when addressing unresolved issues from the past.

The episode encourages listeners to be introspective about their emotional needs and to communicate effectively with their partners.

]]> John and Britt celebrate their podcast milestones and discuss the importance of understanding the different "routes" individuals take in relationships. They emphasize how personal experiences shape perspectives and emotional responses, highlighting that both partners often come with their own histories and traumas that impact their dynamics.

Key points include:

- **Routes in Relationships**: Each person’s journey influences how they perceive love and conflict.
- **Empathy and Understanding**: Recognizing each other’s backgrounds can help avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary tension.
- **Attachment Styles**: The conversation touches on how attachment styles formed in childhood affect adult relationships, urging listeners to investigate their own styles.
- **Growth and Change**: The hosts reflect on their evolution as a couple over nearly 19 years, emphasizing the need for continuous assessment in relationships.
- **Communication**: They stress the importance of open dialogue about needs and feelings, particularly when addressing unresolved issues from the past.

The episode encourages listeners to be introspective about their emotional needs and to communicate effectively with their partners.

]]> John Rials Buzzsprout-19124828 Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 -0500 3990 51 full false 8 Things to Help The Relationship Evolve! John Rials Buzzsprout-19054954 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 3779 50 full false Why People Lie! How have you learned to deal with truth. Were you disciplined to save power, ego, money. There are many reason people lie. We give our thoughts and opinions on the matter. 

]]> How have you learned to deal with truth. Were you disciplined to save power, ego, money. There are many reason people lie. We give our thoughts and opinions on the matter. 

]]> John Rials Buzzsprout-18963115 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0500 4283 2 49 full true 21 questions to know your partner better! In this episode we ask each other 21 questions to spark conversation for the opposite sex and give each sides perspective on certain topics

]]> In this episode we ask each other 21 questions to spark conversation for the opposite sex and give each sides perspective on certain topics

]]> John Rials Buzzsprout-18858464 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0500 5767 2 48 full true Engagement 5 Ingredients for Intimacy In this episode of "Marriages for Grown Folks," John and Britney discuss the five ingredients for intimacy in relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication, vulnerability, and self-awareness. They highlight:

- **Developing Intimacy**: Fostering a deep connection is essential to avoid emotional disconnection.
- **Honest Conversations**: Open discussions about feelings and experiences promote understanding and closeness.
- **Engagement**: Maintaining mental stimulation and playfulness keeps the relationship lively and engaging.
- **Physical Affection**: Regular touch and being present with each other strengthen emotional bonds.
- **Self-Awareness**: Understanding personal triggers and emotions is crucial for healthy interactions and mutual respect.

Overall, the episode encourages couples to invest in their relationships by prioritizing intimacy and actively engaging with one another.

]]> In this episode of "Marriages for Grown Folks," John and Britney discuss the five ingredients for intimacy in relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication, vulnerability, and self-awareness. They highlight:

- **Developing Intimacy**: Fostering a deep connection is essential to avoid emotional disconnection.
- **Honest Conversations**: Open discussions about feelings and experiences promote understanding and closeness.
- **Engagement**: Maintaining mental stimulation and playfulness keeps the relationship lively and engaging.
- **Physical Affection**: Regular touch and being present with each other strengthen emotional bonds.
- **Self-Awareness**: Understanding personal triggers and emotions is crucial for healthy interactions and mutual respect.

Overall, the episode encourages couples to invest in their relationships by prioritizing intimacy and actively engaging with one another.

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