Show Notes

In a world where divorce seems rampant, it’s no shock that some people are hesitant to tie the knot. However, Ranela Kaligithi, a therapist-in-training, joins us again for another conversation to share why she thinks marriage is still a worthwhile commitment. We explore some key things to look for in a romantic partner as well as some red flags, dealbreakers, and other dating and marriage hot topics.

Resources Mentioned

The following resources were mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing using these affiliate links help support the podcast in a small way.

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
Study on Doubt as a Predictor of Divorce by the Department of Psychology, UCLA
How We Love by Milan & Kay Yerkovich
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Relationship Goals by Michael Todd
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr Caroline Leaf
Emotional Intimacy 101 by Pierre Steenberg
Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
When Sorry Isn’t Enough by Gary Chapman
Man Enough by Justin Baldoni
The Man Enough Podcast

Connect with Ranela

Ranela is a mental health coach and therapist in-training at California Baptist University. She is passionate about helping people redefine their relationship to themselves & others, and live more meaningful and fulfilled lives. You can connect with her on Instagram via @lifewithranela or find out more about her coaching opportunities at lifewithranela.com.

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