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Should We Have Another Child?

Should we have another child? What does it really mean to step into parenthood as a couple?In this episode, host June speaks with Ethan and Naomi Lim, parents of a young toddler, as they share their honest and reflective journey into having children.They share candidly about entering parenthood amid uncertainty, including career changes and infertility. With a desire to support one another in their marriage, they reflect on the joy of seeing the world through their child’s eyes, alongside the exhaustion, loss of personal space, and emotional stretching that come with raising a child. Their conversation highlights how parenthood can deepen understanding between spouses, surface past wounds, and invite growth when navigated together.If you and your spouse feel uncertain or misaligned about having children, hear Ethan and Naomi share practical insights on creating safe spaces for conversation, negotiating differing desires, and drawing support from mentors and community.A thoughtful and compassionate listen for married couples considering whether—and when—to welcome children into their family.--Build your early years of marriage with Connect2 Just Married! Designed to equip couples married for five years or less, this programme helps you learn key skills, clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and navigate differences and responsibilities with confidence. Grow a strong foundation and keep the romance alive as you journey together. Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2justmarried.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

Staying Close to Your Spouse Through Life’s Seasons

“Keeping our connection alive as husband and wife is really about being intentional. When you are intentional, it becomes more meaningful to spend time together.” – PeterA couple's connection is the backbone of a strong relationship. Yet seasons of life—parenting, work pressures, and health challenges—can easily strain this bond. Choosing to nurture connection intentionally helps couples stay close, support one another, and grow stronger through every change.Delia continues her conversation with Peter and Harriet Chung, married for 40 years, as they share practical wisdom on staying emotionally connected through life’s transitions. They discuss the habits that have kept them close engaging in shared activities, planning meaningful trips, practising each other’s love languages, and setting intentional long‑term goals.The Chungs also reflect on how mentoring younger couples has strengthened their own marriage by encouraging them to look outward, grow together, and revisit the insights they offer others. Through candid stories from their parenting years and the decisions they made as a team, they show how intentionality, trust, and open communication can sustain connection across decades.You can also listen to Peter and Harriet as they share, "Building a marriage that communicates better." --Build your early years of marriage with Connect2 Just Married! Designed to equip couples married for five years or less, this programme helps you learn key skills, clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and navigate differences and responsibilities with confidence. Grow a strong foundation and keep the romance alive as you journey together. Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2justmarried.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

Building a Marriage that Communicates Better

In many marriages, couples seek therapy not because they lack love, but because communication has quietly broken down. In a world filled with noise, hurry, and competing demands, staying emotionally connected to your spouse can feel increasingly out of reach.In this episode, Delia speaks with Peter and Harriet Chung, married for 40 years, who reflect honestly on how communication both challenged and transformed their relationship.They reflect on their turbulent first seven years, marked by contrasting upbringings, parenting differences, and intense conflict—and share how seeking mentorship, creating space for honest dialogue, and addressing issues without turning against each other helped them move from confrontation to compromise and eventually collaboration.They emphasise choosing the right moment to talk, seeking clarity before responding, avoiding accusatory language, and allowing time‑outs when emotions run high. Above all, they underscore the courage to reach out for help and the commitment to build “the same bed, the same dreams.”You can listen to Peter and Harriet as they share, "Staying close to your spouse through life's seasons."--Build your early years of marriage with Connect2 Just Married! Designed to equip couples married for five years or less, this programme helps you learn key skills, clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and navigate differences and responsibilities with confidence. Grow a strong foundation and keep the romance alive as you journey together. Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2justmarried.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

Rediscovering Your Spouse and Your Shared Dreams

While each season has its own beauty and needs, the empty‑nest years can bring both freedom and unexpected challenges. With grown‑up children and quieter homes, many couples find themselves wondering, “Who are we now?”Our host, Delia, speaks with long‑time married couple Chris and Clarinda about how to nourish your marriage in this new season. After 30 years together, they share how emotional connection shifts as life evolves. Clarinda reflects on the “blurry years” of parenting, when time and energy were stretched thin, while Chris shares how he has been “rediscovering” Clarinda through conversations with their adult daughters.They openly explore loneliness, differing rhythms and drifting apart, offering simple, hopeful steps to reconnect. This heartfelt episode invites couples to rediscover each other with intention, curiosity and small acts of love that deepen intimacy over time.You can also listen to Chris and Clarinda as they share, “What Does Nourishing Your Spouse Look Like Through the Seasons?”--Build your early years of marriage with Connect2 Just Married! Designed to equip couples married for five years or less, this programme helps you learn key skills, clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and navigate differences and responsibilities with confidence. Grow a strong foundation and keep the romance alive as you journey together. Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2justmarried.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

What Does Nourishing Your Spouse Look Like Through the Seasons?

Experts say modern couples face pressures that didn’t exist decades ago, turning what once felt simple into a constant balancing act of communication and emotional connection. Without intentional effort, even close companions can begin to feel distant.What does it really take to keep love strong over three decades of marriage?Our host, Delia, gets into conversation with Chris and Clarinda as they open up about their 30‑year journey. Clarinda shares how shared values and an understanding of each other’s family backgrounds helped them build empathy and avoid repeating unhelpful patterns. Chris reveals how early parenting tested their foundations — his firmer discipline style clashing with her gentler approach — and how mutual respect kept them united.From navigating major life transitions, such as Clarinda becoming a stay‑at‑home mum and later re‑entering the workforce after 16 years, their reflections raise fresh questions about trust, growth and partnership.Their stories invite you to wonder: What foundations are you building today that will carry your marriage through the different seasons of life?You can also listen to Chris and Clarinda as they share, "Rediscovering your spouse and your shared dreams."--Build your early years of marriage with Connect2 Just Married! Designed to equip couples married for five years or less, this programme helps you learn key skills, clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and navigate differences and responsibilities with confidence. Grow a strong foundation and keep the romance alive as you journey together. Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2justmarried.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.