Ep 31 - Forgive, Forget & Fight Fair: Marriage Advice from 31 Years, 11,315 Arguments & Counting | The Radke Show
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đïž Show Notes
After 31 years of marriage, Melissa and David have learned that âforgive and forgetâ isnât a clichĂ© â itâs a survival skill. In this funny, heartfelt episode, they share stories of candle-throwing, cookie sheets, and grace that grows through real fights.
Youâll laugh, nod, and probably feel seen (especially if your spouse chews too loud).
đĄ Episode Highlights
* How to forgive someone 11,315 times and still like them
* What fighting fair actually looks like
* Why forgiveness is more about your freedom than their apology
* The âhand signal ruleâ that can save a marriage
* Journaling, hand-raising, and the prayer that changed everything
* âForgive or Forgetâ game: towels, dishes, and petty payback stories
â±ïž Timestamps & Topics
00:00 â Melissaâs solo travel & Davidâs âmarried bachelorâ life06:15 â 31 years, 11,315 arguments, and counting12:00 â The five-minute rule for forgiveness19:30 â How to fight fair (and when to stop talking)27:45 â Journaling lies vs. truth in marriage39:20 â âForgive or Forgetâ game â round one48:55 â The candle story & what it taught them about grace
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