As a new wife and mother, Shelly was trying to figure out her life and faith.

Then she found the help she needed.

I drink it, like a thirsty person would drink water.

I just, I loved it. every day I remember hovering around the radio

and listening and learning so much for focus on the family. I'm Jim Daly

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You know there's something extra special about a couple who goes the distance

by keeping their commitment to each other you see a long-term marriage and it's just

like that's awesome and the journey probably had some bumps in the road, but there's nothing as rewarding as crossing the finish line strong.

I'm John Fuller joined by Greg Smalley and his wife Aaron. And we're going to return now to a conversation

with Dr. Gary Chapman best known for his book,

The Five Love Languages, as he talked with Jim Daly

and me about building a lasting foundation for your marriage.

We've spent a lot of time encouraging, hopefully, couples to think about how they recognize

their differences and their needs and to communicate them openly, set up a time even once a week as you've talked about to encourage honest dialogue.

What can I do to help you? What can I do? What can I do? What can I change in myself that actually would benefit you and

I'm willing to do that that is so Christ-like it screams Ephesians your

ability to lay down your life for your spouse.

It's a wonderful thing.

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