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Regardless of how long you've been married, it's really good to remember that your spouse is your best friend.

And friendship is our theme throughout this month.

We'll have some fun ideas for you on how to maintain it, beginning with this episode.

I'm John Fuller, joined by my colleagues, Aaron and Greg Smalley, who lead the Focus Marriage team.

And we're going to start off with a

conversation featuring Focus President Jim Daly. He spoke with Howard and Danielle Taylor about how

they stay friends. You know, one thing I appreciated about the next section I want to talk about

is your emphasis on friendship and marriage. And I think Gene is my best friend. I can say that. I like that.

And I miss her when she's on a trip. I miss her when I'm on a trip. And that's probably a good

indication. But speak to that idea of friendship. It's what you have when you're dating. It's what's

compelling you toward marriage. And then it kind of gets

you through the early years of marriage. And then for some couples, it evaporates. You know,

because we get down to the business of marriage, meaning paying the bills, raising the kids,

getting things done. Did you call the plumber? Now I forgot. How could you forget to call the plumber?

And it's like the business of marriage. And you start not liking each other anymore.

And speak to that idea of how to keep a friendship in your marriage and your relationship.

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