Masterclass on Marriage (Guests: KevOnStage and Melissa Fredericks)

Dear Future Wifey

Laterras R. Whitfield

Religion & Spirituality, Relationships, Education, Christianity, Society & Culture

5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2024

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

Can a dreamer and a realist build a successful marriage together?

In episode 806, Kevin and Melissa Fredericks shared with host Laterras R. Whitfield the challenges of balancing dreams with reality, and the power of partnership. They share their journey through understanding, and growth, providing insights into making a marriage work against all odds. From facing fears and embracing differences to navigating financial hardships and the importance of communication, this episode is a true masterclass on marriage, offering lessons learned from their 20+ years together.

[00:00:00 - 00:05:24] Intro

[00:05:25 - 00:16:11] The beginning of content creation

[00:16:12 - 00:21:16] Supporting your partner's vision

[00:21:17 - 00:28:05] Integrating dreams and stability

[00:28:06 - 00:32:48] Example of combining dreams with practical acumen

[00:32:49 - 00:37:50] Is it worth putting divorce on the table?

[00:37:51 - 00:45:12] Storytime of how they fought for each other

[00:45:13 - 00:52:00] Value the relationship that you have built

[00:52:01 - 00:56:42] Practical tip when beefing

[00:56:43 - 01:08:09] Looking for professional help

[01:08:10 - 01:12:04] Handling traveling and distance

[01:12:05 - 01:15:09] The importance of having a value system

[01:15:10 - 01:17:17] Leaving ego on the side

[01:17:18 - 01:20:45] Renewing your marital vows

[01:20:46 - 01:28:29] Closing segment

Key Quotes:

“Love is a risk, and with time that risk proves to be a good decision.” Melissa Fredericks

“Therapy allows you some skills, to learn how to navigate situations before you have to navigate them.” - Kevin Fredericks

“Take the best of me, and take the best of her. That plan ends up being the best.” Kevin Fredericks

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0:00.0	through thick and thin for richer and poorer I do.
0:05.2	Like those words have weight
0:08.0	because I have walked them out.
0:11.3	And so the first time I said this recently the first time you hope
0:15.3	it to be true at a vow renewal you know them to be true. The conviction is
0:20.9	different. You stand on it different. You feel it different. You say it different because I have 20 years of experience that have proven through thicker and thin through richer, like for, for richer, I have 20 years of experience to prove
0:36.0	that to be true.
0:37.4	And so I actually think it's very, very powerful to have the opportunity to, like, do it again.
0:43.0	I do it again.
0:44.0	I'm trying not to break down.
0:50.0	Try to hold on to my gangster. Good Lord Melissa.
0:54.0	I aim to make emotional healing a global norm.
1:02.0	Through cultivating candid discussions to make emotional healing a global norm.
1:03.2	Through cultivating candid discussions about love,
1:06.1	my parents got married and divorced
1:07.8	to each other three times.
1:10.4	Or you can look at it as they kept trying. In the end of my father's life. That's what it told me
1:14.2	I aspire to men marriages I'm intentional about loving her because
1:20.7	Now I understand that you know I was able to be free and loving me then I can
1:26.6	love her. Reignite hope for singles seeking future relationships. How can
1:31.4	you glory in being single and want a companion at the same time? How can you not?
1:36.7	You're only going to be as successful as a wife as you were at a single.
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