The Dream Marriage

E7: Opposite sex relationships: How close is too close?

Boundaries 1: Opposite Sex Relationships
 
Could you cheat on your spouse? 
 
In this episode of the Dream Marriage Podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke discuss appropriate boundaries between the opposite sex for married couples. 
 
This conversation starts with the question, “Could you cheat on your spouse?” When they ask each other, Allison and Brian both answer, “YES!” And the reality is ANYONE could cheat on their spouse. Unfortunately, the lack of boundaries with the opposite sex is often how affairs start.   
 
It’s unavoidable these days for men and women to co-mingle. They work together, go to their kids school events together, and so many other things. However, because men and women often see the precursor to sexual intimacy very differently, the lines get blurry on what is/isn’t appropriate between them. While this is tricky, it is possible to navigate it well.
 
They discuss what it looks like to have boundaries around relationships with the opposite sex and why those clear boundaries are necessary.
 
“As a leader, you are always going to get a combination of two things: What you create and what you allow.”- Dr. Henry Cloud 
 
Psalm 16:6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. 
 
The Dalkes share the boundaries they have within their marriage and how those boundaries have created so much freedom, trust and peace. 
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E6: The Concept that Changed Everything in our Marriage

In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke share the one concept that changed everything in their marriage. They discuss why “giving to get” doesn’t work, and how there’s a better way to love.
Hear the story of how they took their marriage from average to great with one simple idea, and how you can use the same idea today to have the marriage of your dreams. Get off the crazy cycle and discover what a marriage full of adoration and appreciation can truly look like. 
Love and Respect by Dr. Eggerichs
https://a.co/d/h0FSRAi 
 
Ephesians 5:22-33 https://www.bible.com/bible/114/EPH.5.NKJV 
 
Genesis 2:24-25 https://www.bible.com/bible/114/GEN.2.NKJV 
 
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Or checkout out our free resources for helping you create the marriage of your dreams at  www.thedreammarriage.com 

E5: How Your Spouse Experiences Love

In this episode of the Dream Marriage Podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke walk listeners through Gary Chapman’s 5 love languages and discuss how knowing and understanding your spouse’s love languages can help you love your spouse better. Love languages are about how we each individually express and experience love and typically, couples have different ways of expressing love to each other.  
Listen and discover the power of knowing your spouse’s love language. 
 
Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages book 
https://a.co/d/21nSqJv 
 
Take the 5 Love Languages Test Here https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language 
 
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E4: Is Marriage a Covenant or a Contract?

In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke discuss the vital differences between a covenant and a contract. Listen to find out how you view your marriage. 
 
Is it a contract based on what one person does? Or is it a covenant based on unconditional love? And why does it even matter? 
 
Genesis 2:21-24https://www.bible.com/bible/1/GEN.2.21-24.KJV 
 
Matthew 19:3-9 https://www.bible.com/bible/1/MAT.19.KJV 
 
Ephesians 5:22-32
https://www.bible.com/bible/114/EPH.5.NKJV 
 
Why it’s essential for couples to dream together 
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E3: Pre and Post- Communication in your Marriage

Communication is so important in marriage. Obviously that is something we all know... Right? Well then why do so many couples still struggle with it (or lack of it)?
Allison and Brian explain the different types of communication, and why most marriages don't get it right. To have a Dream Marriage, you have to have great communication... and its easier than you might think.
*** FREE Download available to help you get started in better communication. Visit us at https://www.thedreammarriage.com for the free download!

E2: Why it's essential to dream with your spouse

Dreaming together as a couple is hard. Most couples are just trying to keep their heads above water, and/or not kill each other (kidding... kinda), much less dream. However, it's so important to have a marriage that thrives (we call that a Dream Marriage).
Allison and Brian walk you through how it all started for them. How when they started dreaming together, it was kind of an accident (and a huge blessing), and how it changed everything for them.
Dreaming is vital to your marriage. Start dreaming with your spouse today with our 30+ page FREE Couples Guide to Dream Chasing. 
Visit https://www.thedreammarriage.com/ for your free download.
 

E1: How We Got Here

We are Brian and Allison Dalke. We have been married for nearly 20 years, and have had many ups and downs (just like many of you probably have). In this podcast we talk about who we are, how we got here, and how it almost didn't happen. Through struggle, prayer, healing, confusion, and ultimately affirmation... there is no doubt that
God placed us here for a reason.
Whoever you are, and wherever you are listing from, we are praying that the podcast blesses you and helps you start to have the Dream Marriage that you have always wanted!
Thank you for listening!
Brian and Allison
Check out our website- https://www.thedreammarriage.com/
 
Special thanks to Jenni Zabel for helping us get started! Check out her amazing podcast: Breakthrough- Truth that sets you free. https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-vxm4h-f486e4
This podcast was recorded at Vault 405 in Edmond Oklahoma. It is a co-working space, and so much more. They have conference rooms, offices, and this amazing podcast room. If you live in the area, check it out! https://vault405.com/