Ep. 66 | 5 Secrets to Creating an Exceptional Marriage with Tarsha and Stan Davis

Have you ever wondered why some marriages seem to flourish while others seem to continually flounder? Do you have a desire to make your marriage stronger and more connected?

Research tells us that strong marriages have high levels of friendship and emotional connection at their foundation.  But how do we do this when we are trying to raise our kids, work full-time jobs, and manage all of our other responsibilities?

In this episode, I interview the dynamo couple, Tarsha and Stan Davis. They are focused on inspiring others to create strong marriages and feel “married alive'' versus the ball-and-chain “buried alive” version. They challenge us to create not “good enough” marriages, but exceptional marriages!

What’s in the episode: 

• Two important building blocks of a successful and happy marriage.
• Why active listening and looking for perspective creates trust in relationships.
• Understanding how our expectations can be honored.
• Why we need to stop comparing our marriage to others.
• Conversations make the biggest difference in getting to know your spouse’s character and creating emotional intimacy. 

“You haven’t reached the finish line just because you had a wedding day. That’s when the work begins.” Stan Davis

 

“We are husband and wife first. Parents second.” Tarsha Davis

 

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

 

Stan and Tarsha’s Link

Married Alive Instagram 

 

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

 

About Stan and Tarsha and Married Alive

Who says happily ever after only exists in the movies? Lasting happiness CAN and SHOULD be the goal of every marriage and that’s why Stan and  Tarsha Davis created their Married Alive brand. 

 

They’re coming up on their 25th wedding anniversary and have been boyfriend and girlfriend for 31 years now. With two children and a cozy home in Florida, they aim to normalize that marriage can be fun. 

 

Some of the their foundational philosophies are to Celebrate everything, relax and enjoy, and actively build lasting happiness.