Q & A: Gratitude Hacks When Your Marriage Hits a Rough Patch

March 28, 2025
00:00 09:46
Listen on Your Favorite App

When things aren’t going well in marriage, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of complaints, but gratitude can be a powerful antidote to bitterness and resentment.

Here’s a quick recap of tips on maintaining gratitude:

  1. Acknowledge Small Wins: Start your day by focusing on one positive aspect of your partner or something they did that you appreciate.

  2. Focus on What You Can Control: Control your attitude, words, and actions. Be grateful for the choices you have, even in trying times.

  3. Look for Lessons: Every challenge can be a learning opportunity. Consider what valuable lessons or growth your current circumstances might offer.

Remember, gratitude isn’t just an attitude; it’s a practice. Incorporate these and other gratitude practices throughout your day and watch your relationship bounce back.

Have a marriage question you want answered on the podcast? Email or send a DM on Instagram.

Resourced Mentioned in this Episode:

Struggling to heal after infidelity? Get your FREE Healing After Affair Checklist Here.

Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

More Episodes
See all episodes
Meet Your Host
Dana Che is a speaker, marriage coach, and the host of the Rebuilding US podcast, where she helps people uncomplicate relationships and build deeper connections. She also serves as a Teaching Pastor at a multi-site, multi-ethnic church in Virginia Beach, VA. Dana is known for her graceful candor, humor, and encouraging commitment to the truth.

Dana holds a B.A. in communication from Regent University and is a seminary student at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has a fierce passion for fashion and loves all things beachy. She shares her life with Shaun, her childhood sweetheart and husband of twenty-seven years and their four amazing children in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA.

Connect with Dana:
Instagram: @mrsdanache
Website: danache.com
Podcasts About Sign Up Advertise Contact