Welcome to Episode 138 of the Being Human Podcast:  The One Thing That Really Matters in Marriage (A Relationship Series, Part One) This week kicks off a short series all about love, marriage, and relationships! In this episode, Dr. Greg boldly breaks open what we actually mean when we say “I do” to a spouse while also offering a practical way to love your spouse more effectively.    Highlights from the episode:  What is the real purpose and point of marriage?  How contemporary culture’s encouragement to live for oneself is diametrically opposed to living out marriage vows; Marriage vows as more than just a contract between two people; The importance of healthy boundaries and self-ownership while in relationship;  Marriage as a path to holiness and a way to follow Christ, which includes dying to self; The five love languages;   How we each feel loved differently based on our experiences in childhood; Why it’s important to understand your spouse's primary love language.    Resources mentioned or relevant: Struggling with a difficult relationship? Schedule a free consultation call with our team to discuss how we can help you; The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, including his relationships course, A Marriage Built to Last! Learn about IDDM (Mentorship), our new model of accompaniment; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;  Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more; Join the waitlist to be notified about our next Open House to learn more about the new CPMAP certification!   Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you!   Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose “write a review.” Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!