3 Marriage Boot Camp Lessons You Should Practice Every Day

It seems that boot camps are all the rage these days. I mean, there’s probably a Bootcamp for just about anything. Whether it’s learning a new language or whipping your body into shape, it’s as easy as a google search and a click to find someone willing to sell their knowledge. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m all for earning a living by parting with some of one’s hard-earned expertise. Particularly when it comes to challenging times in your marriage, it’s important to get as much expert help as possible. However, if you’re struggling to reconcile your bank account and your need for professional assistance, you might need to settle for a relationship boot camp DIY. If you’ve ever been to a marriage boot camp or even a couples’ retreat, you’re already ahead of the game. If not, here are three boot camp lessons you can start practicing today to fortify your marriage and give it a fighting chance.

3 Marriage Bootcamp Lessons You Should Practice Every Day

In this article:

  1. Set aside distraction-free time with each other
  2. Communicate sincerely
  3. Make intimacy a priority

The idea behind a boot camp is to institute some hard-hitting lessons into the psyche to achieve maximum results in record time. Boot camps usually don’t last too long as the intensity they bring isn’t sustainable for the long haul. Depending on the branch, military boot camp training can last anywhere from six to thirteen weeks. However, the idea is that once the intensive training is over, the lessons are so heavily ingrained that participants continue the pattern of behavior naturally. Marriage boot camps, though they differ in delivery, teach a few common principles worthy of daily practice. So, rather than wait for things to start souring in your marriage, allow these principles to be a part of your weekly, if not daily, marriage routine.

 

Set aside distraction-free time with each other

Distraction-free time? What is that? When you’re a newlywed, this seems like a no-brainer. You can’t get enough of each other. Your spouse is your world and you are all wrapped up in it. But as life moves forward, work, children, and other challenges eat away at your alone time with your spouse minute by minute. The ease with which you spent time with each other at the beginning of your relationship has faded. Now, you struggle just to see each other more than an hour each day.

TNMCoupleCouchTalkHappy.jpghttps://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/TNMCoupleCouchTalkHappy-294x196.jpg 294w, https://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/TNMCoupleCouchTalkHappy-390x260.jpg 390w" alt="" width="600" height="400" />

In marriage boot camp, you are forced to spend time with each other without distraction. That’s one reason these camps work so well. Now, whether it’s been intentional or not, you can’t avoid each other. You must face your problems and deal with them head-on. Practice this method on a weekly basis in your relationship and watch your relationship blossom rather than wither. What this looks like is different for every relationship. For some, it might be date night. For others, it might be a weekend get-away. Whatever works for your marriage, you must be intentional in making it happen.

 

Communicate sincerely

Without a doubt, communication is one of the most difficult lessons to learn, even during a marriage boot camp. In fact, there’s usually a trained professional who sits with each couple and help them navigate conversations effectively. However, one thing that can’t be manufactured is sincerity as you communicate. Your partner can sniff out nonsense when it’s being delivered. During boot camp, any attempt at forging sincerity is challenged until the “real” or the truth comes to light.

Though this takes practice to get it just right, it is possible to find your sweet spot of communication with your partner. Communication is a two-way street. It involves both listening and speaking. If you do both with sincerity, you won’t go wrong.

 
 

Make intimacy a priority

Probably one of the more fun parts of boot camp is breaking away from the intensity of the day and enjoying the comfort of the night. As you set aside distraction-free time in order to sincerely communicate, your heart opens up to feelings of romance once again. Holding hands, kissing, cuddling and making love are all back on the table. In your day to day life, intimate behavior is a must in order to keep your love for each other alive and growing. By making it a priority, you will continue to water the roots of your relationship making it even more invulnerable to any attack.

Take care of your marriage. Don’t let days and weeks go by without spending one on one time together, communicating sincerely with each other, or being intimate in the ways that make your love grow. By practicing these marriage boot camp principles, you minimize your need for the heavy-duty stuff. Instead, use the money to go on a cruise…which I imagine would be a lot more fun!

Source: https://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/

Votes: 0
E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of The Khaliseum to add comments!

Join The Khaliseum

The Shorty Roc NYC Show

You need to be a member of The Khaliseum to add comments!

Join The Khaliseum

Comments are closed.

NIKKI TERRY TALKS COMEDY, DIVORCE, CHURCH FOLKS, & MORE! #SHORTYROCNYC via The Shorty Roc NYC Show

NIKKI TERRY TALKS COMEDY, DIVORCE, CHURCH FOLKS, & MORE! #SHORTYROCNYC

Watch More Movies, Music Videos, & Podcast by downloading The Khaliseum mobile App at:www.TheKhaliseum.com/App

--- Support this podcast:…
Tuesday
Hiram Watkins is now a member of The Khaliseum
Tuesday
Jacqueline "Kendra" Johnson and K.N. Aisingioro joined The Khaliseum
Monday
Katchidae talks Rap, Growing up playing sports, Kissing Actors, & Never Begging #ShortyRocNYC via The Shorty Roc NYC Show

Katchidae talks Rap, Growing up playing sports, Kissing Actors, & Never Begging #ShortyRocNYC

--- Support this podcast:…
Nov 28
The Rebel Poet talks Poetry Career, Divorce, Healing, Dating, + More #ShortyRocNYC via The Shorty Roc NYC Show

The Rebel Poet talks Poetry Career, Divorce, Healing, Dating, + More #ShortyRocNYC

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/khaliseum/support
Nov 28
Lyricah Love talks Music Career, past Record Deal, Meeting Dr Dre, + More #ShortyRocNYC via The Shorty Roc NYC Show

Lyricah Love talks Music Career, past Record Deal, Meeting Dr Dre, + More #ShortyRocNYC

--- Support this podcast:…
Nov 28
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Maggie Montague of Secured Financials Talks Tax Prep, Grant, & Bookkeeping via The Shorty Roc NYC Show

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Maggie Montague of Secured Financials Talks Tax Prep, Grant, & Bookkeeping

--- Support this podcast:…
Nov 28
Versotay talks Gold Teeth, Waist So Lizzo Challenge, Management, Jealousy, + More #ShortyRocNYC via The Shorty Roc NYC Show

The #ShortyRocNYC Podcast Season 5 Episode 4Versotay talks Gold Teeth, Waist So Lizzo Challenge, Management, Jealousy, + More #ShortyRocNYC

--- Support this podcast:…
Nov 28
Nikki Terry and King Shorty Roc are now friends
Nov 20
Nikki Terry is now a member of The Khaliseum
Nov 20
King Shorty Roc’s blog post was featured
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta, GA - [November 19th 2023]
Renowned singer, model, and actress Qioki, hailing from Bakersfield, CA, has officially inked an exclusive management deal with GDE Management. The agency, known for its commitment to…
Nov 19
King Shorty Roc posted a blog post
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta, GA - [November 19th 2023]
Renowned singer, model, and actress Qioki, hailing from Bakersfield, CA, has officially inked an exclusive management deal with GDE Management. The agency, known for its commitment to…
Nov 19
King Shorty Roc updated their profile
Nov 16
LQ was featured
Nov 16
Yung Rus is now a member of The Khaliseum
Nov 7
Pinoy SEO Services Philippines updated their profile
Oct 17
More…