My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Jackie Bledsoe. Jackie is a bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker who's helped over 115,000 couples with The 7 Rings of Marriage, and, with his wife, Stephana, co-founded Happily Married Couples, where they help couples build better marriages and Christ-centered families, which intentionally impact the world. Tune into the episode to learn some great tips on how to work every day to have a strong, collaborative relationship with your significant other.And be sure to check out Jackie and Stephana’s website to take a free marriage quiz, and to grab a free copy of their ebook, A Marriage Worth Celebrating, by clicking here._____________________________In this episode:(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)6:10: When did Jackie realize that his blog was tuning into something real?13:28: What did Jackie and his wife do to work through some of their hardships in their first year of marriage?15:46: What does the conversation between Jackie and his wife when it comes to asking for support from other couples?19:55: What's the next step when one person isn't open to hearing what their partner needs to say?21:09: What are the seven rings of marriage?24:14: When someone does discover something new about their significant other that they aren't fond of, what should their next step be?28:33: Carrying on with the seven rings of marriage32:04: How can somebody develop patience in their relationship?38:30: What is one of the biggest unforeseen changes that happens in a relationship when children enter the picture, and how should people navigate those changes?43:14: What are three things that Jackie can do to get closer to the best version of himself?_____________________________Jackie’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Be consistent with his 5am morning routine2. Make sure his God content consumption is equal to other content consumption3. Consistently take care of his mind and body____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou