rad.i.cal (adjective): very different from the usual or traditional
What kind of marriage do you want?
Most couples dont want an ordinary, boring, routine relationship. They want excitement, fun, closeness, love.
When we get married we make vows to be together until death do us part, but 50% of marriages dont or cant keep that commitment. We have a dream or vision of how we want our life together to be. If we dont believe our dream is possible we feel hopeless, stuck, and eventually leave the marriage mentally, emotionally, and often physically.
Happiness vs. Fulfillment
Its fascinating that what made us happy before eventually becomes no longer good enough. This is because theres a difference between happiness and fulfillment. Happiness is transient and what makes you happy can change from moment to moment, while fulfillment is about meeting deeper needs and is more lasting.
So, What is a Radical Marriage?
What does a Radical Marriage look like? No-one really knows because this is largely uncharted territory and individual for each couple. You can see glimpses in other couple relationships when they seem incredibly connected and in love, long after their honeymoon. These are the couples that inspire you to think I want to be like THAT!
We identify six keys areas of a Radical Marriage that are covered in this book-
1. Radical Commitment (Chapter 3):
Beyond your marriage vows you both are absolutely 100% committed to your marriage no matter what, and you are as committed to your partners happiness as your own. You each take 100% responsibility for the relationship, your experience in the relationship and for your outcomes in the relationship.
2. Radical Communication (Chapters 4-6):
You know how to effectively exchange information so that it is thoroughly understood, and you know how to resolve differences lSç