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January 18, 2018
Title: How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage
Topic: Affair Proof Your Marriage
Discussed by Nancy Anderson
with Nancy C Anderson (www.NancyAnderson.com)
Part 1 of 3
We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is greener on the other
side”, but that isn’t always true, is it? This “rule” definitely doesn’t apply to marital affairs.
Nancy C. Anderson is the award-winning author of “Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome” and a contributing writer to thirty other books, including six “Chicken Soup for the Soul” titles. Nancy has been featured in national media such as
The Huffington Post, The 700 Club, WORLD Magazine,
Our Daily Bread, and FamilyLife Today.
Today, Nancy will be discussing her book, “Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome”, which is in its second edition.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it human nature for most people to want something bigger, better, new, and different?
Who was the first person to have “greener grass syndrome”?
Do the media, internet, TV, movies, and even music drill into our minds that newer is better?
Is the grass really greener, or is it simply a mirage?
How do affairs affect children?
How do affairs resulting in divorce affect retirement funds, assets, and even community property?
Does someone usually end up paying alimony?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage
Topic: Affair Proof Your Marriage
Discussed by Nancy Anderson
with Nancy C Anderson (www.NancyAnderson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Nancy has a great acronym for couples to follow: HEDGES
Hearing: listening and speaking with patience and understanding
Encouraging: helping each other
Dating: keeping it fresh and fun
Guarding: agreeing on your boundaries and enforcing them
Educating: becoming an expert on your mate
Satisfying: meeting each other’s needs
Also, what is the “spoon rule”?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage
Topic: Affair Proof Your Marriage
Discussed by Nancy Anderson
with Nancy C Anderson (www.NancyAnderson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What has changed over the last fifteen or twenty years regarding affairs?
Is it “easier” to have an affair now?
What is the first step in avoiding the “Greener Grass Syndrome”?
Should men avoid working alone with a woman and vice versa?
What are the three “A’s”? Avoid. Alert.
Always.
The second edition of Nancy’s book is designed to be a read and completed as a
couple or even in a small group. Click here
for your copy.
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October 23, 2017
Title: The Anatomy of an Affair
Topic: Affair Proof Your Marriage
Discussed by Dave Carder
with Dave Carder (www.davecarder.com)
Part 1 of 2
Marriage is too sacred to be taken casually. Affairs are a very real threat and can destroy lives and families.
New guest, Dave Carder, is a pastor, best-selling author, and an adultery recovery and prevention counselor. Listen as Dave discusses his newest book, “Anatomy of an Affair”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is there still hope for marriage for life in America?
Can marriages really be saved after an affair?
How do affairs get started? Listen as Dave Carder explains the difference between a simple conversation with the opposite sex over complaints in a marriage and more intimate details which take a platonic relationship to the next level. He states: “When you do that you begin to starve the marriage and feed the friendship.”
Do more men than women say they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught?
Note: You might be surprised how close the numbers actually are!
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Anatomy of an Affair
Topic: Affair Proof Your Marriage
Discussed by Dave Carder
with Dave Carder (www.davecarder.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What steps can be taken to guard against affairs?
Dave Carder suggests that couples have a “contract” for honesty. Listen in as he
explains…
Are there any reasons to stay married after infidelity?
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