Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack

How to Keep Your Marriage Strong and Avoid Divorce

Jack Ito PhD, Psychologist, Author, and Relationship Coach Season 4 Episode 31

How to Keep Your Marriage Strong and Avoid Divorce 

Many couples don't fail because they stopped loving each other—but because they stopped doing the right things. In this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, you’ll learn what it really takes to maintain a strong, loving relationship—and why most people wait until it’s too late to start. Whether your marriage feels stable or is starting to slip, this episode will show you how to stop the decline and build lasting connection.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why your effort—not your spouse’s personality—determines your marriage’s success
  • The core daily skills every strong marriage depends on
  • The truth about emotional openness (and why it often backfires)
  • How to stay desirable and connected even in long-term relationships

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Key Takeaways

  • You only get to keep what you prioritize
  • Doing what works matters more than doing what feels natural
  • Daily connection matters more than occasional “deep talks”
  • Giving comes before receiving in relationships
  • Appearing relaxed, friendly, and desirable has more impact than being “honest” when upset

Additional Resources

Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

For the full transcript and additional resources, visit Coach Jack's blog at https://coachjackito.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-marriage-strong-and-avoid-divorce/