We had a great conversation with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo! Their podcast, One Extraordinary Marriage, challenges listeners to make their marriage a priority. Tony and Alisa are honest about the ups and downs of their marriage because they understand that others need real, everyday examples. They want others to know that they aren’t alone. Listen in to hear more about their story and their journey of over 28 years of marriage!
Talk About It
1. What is a way that we can carve out time for focused conversation and intentional connection?
2. Where are some of the places we tend to get “stuck” in our marriage?
3. In what area could we use an outside perspective?
Think About It
1. Can you name a pivotal “I’ve got a choice” moment in your life? Is there any area that needs a reality check right now?
2. In a challenging situation, do you think you tend to explode, or shut down? Do you get defensive? How can you communicate about that with your spouse?
3. What is one “small action” like Alisa mentioned that you could choose to do that would have an “astronomical impact” on your marriage?
Notes and Quotes
- You can be fully present as a parent, and fully present as a spouse.
- “Grab each other’s hands, go shoulder-to-shoulder, we’re on the same team.”
- “How do we support one another? Sometimes it’s giving each other some space, sometimes it’s getting in each other’s faces.”
- It’s important to know when to get outside help. Sometimes an experienced third party can really help a couple work through tough seasons in their marriage.
- So much of making our marriage the best it can be is how we lead ourselves to change the dynamics that we bring to the table. Most couples don’t understand their personal responsibility in marriage enough.
