"I'm here for you or you're not alone in this. You can talk to me when you're ready. This can be powerful to remove the person from a sense of isolation.” – Eliza Gan

Supporting a spouse experiencing depression is challenging. Yet, there is hope.

Tune in to this podcast to hear insights from a professional counsellor as she shares valuable insights on emotional attunement, validation, and practical steps to maintain a healthy relationship with one’s spouse amidst their struggle with depression. With the appropriate mindset, skills, and support, couples can navigate depression together and emerge stronger.

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“I had struggled for many years with depression. It took a toll on my physical and mental health and eventually lead me to seek help through counselling at Focus.”

- Claire (Name has been edited to protect the client’s privacy)

Feeing overwhelmed and need a listening ear to help you feel supported and improve relationships? Make an appointment with a counsellor today. Fees apply.

Find our more www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"Having a community to journey with us also helps us to moderate our expectations of our spouse and our expectations of what a marriage should be, so that we do not become too idealistic or too unrealistic.” - Nam Seng

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to build a strong and satisfying marriage. Tune in to this episode to hear Nam Seng and Sok Mian share the benefits of journeying together with others and not walking alone in your marriage.

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The early years of marriage are filled with unique challenges and opportunities for growth. With some practical skills and tools, you can be equipped to build a love that lasts.

If you are a newlywed (married for less than 5 years), Just Married is a 3-session hybrid workshop designed for you! Through the hands-on and interactive guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will:

• Learn about the 3 critical skills that can make or break your marriage
• Gain clarity on roles, responsibilities and expectations during these formative years
• Strengthen communication skills to navigate tricky topics like finances, in-laws and parenting
• Gain practical tools to work through differences and conflicts
• Discover ways to keep the romance alive and fireproof your marriage

There will be two weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday. Find out more details at www.family.org.sg/C2JustMarried.

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Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships.

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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. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"I realised that it's not always a 50-50 kind of arrangement with husband and wife in the home. Sometimes the wife may have the capacity to give more, maybe a 70, and then the husband can do 30 if he is in a particularly busy season." – Ailin

Raising kids can bring immense joy but also requires significant time and effort, often challenging a couple's connection.  The challenges of raising five children while maintaining a strong marital relationship are very real for parents with big households.

Tune in to this episode to hear Ailin share her experiences and insights on balancing parenting duties while keeping the emotional connection with her husband alive.

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“I was all ready to quit after seven years of marriage. The endless communication breakdowns, deep-seated misunderstandings, and growing resentment in me has taken its toll.” - Tricia (Name has been edited to protect the client’s privacy)

Feeing overwhelmed and need a listening ear to help you feel supported and improve relationships? Make an appointment with a counsellor today. Fees apply.

Find out more at www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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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. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.