# #76 - From Spark to Substance: The First Two Stages of Marriage

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Podcast: [Marriage is the Best](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marriage-is-the-best-7112661)
Published: 2026-04-13T10:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://marriageisthebest.podbean.com/e/76-from-spark-to-substance-the-first-two-stages-of-marriage/
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Have you ever perplexed what sort of developmental tasks exist in the early parts of most marriages? Peter discusses the first two phases of marriage, Honeymoon and Disillusionment, and what is required to move through each in a healthy and mature fashion. What should you see as a result of growing together and how do you get there? Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube 101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan Atomic Habits, James Clear Trust, Henry Cloud The Love Prescription, Gottman Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. X account: @marriagebestpod Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615 Gottman TED Talk: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w The Ramsey Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500 Resources: Preparing for Marriage, Rainey: 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman: How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny Hold Me Tight, Johnson Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach…

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