STOP DOING These Things If You Want To FIND LOVE TODAY |DeVon Franklin & Lewis Howes

Prioritizing Connection

DeVon Franklin highlights the significance of prioritizing connection in relationships. He suggests simple daily gestures, like checking in with your partner and showing genuine interest in their day, to make them feel valued and important 1. Franklin believes starting the day with love and appreciation can set a positive tone for the relationship 2.

Just something simple where you communicate like, yo. Or here's a thought for the day. Or here's an affirmation I just read. I want you to have. Here's a scripture, something where you are communicating your desire for their well being.

--- DeVon Franklin

These small acts can significantly impact the overall health and happiness of the relationship.

   

Small Shifts Matter

Franklin emphasizes that small shifts in daily behavior can prevent larger issues in relationships. He compares it to a ship being one degree off course, which can lead to significant deviations over time 3. By consistently practicing small acts of love and attention, partners can maintain a strong connection and avoid drifting apart.

Every great relationship that ultimately does not work, every great marriage that ultimately falls apart, I believe, starts with the one degree.

--- DeVon Franklin

These small efforts help partners feel seen, heard, and valued, fostering a deeper bond.

   

Challenges and Compromise

Lewis Howes and Franklin discuss the common challenges in marriage, such as merging different expectations and experiences. Franklin notes that marriage requires constant negotiation and compromise to find common ground 4. He explains that love is the foundation that allows couples to navigate these challenges together 5.

Marriage is really about compromise. And, okay, how do we find the common ground here?

--- DeVon Franklin

This ongoing process helps couples grow individually and as a unit.

   

Communicating Truthfully

Franklin underscores the importance of truthful communication in relationships. He admits that while public communication is easier, personal communication requires more effort and honesty 6. Writing his book has helped him improve in this area, emphasizing that acknowledging and addressing suppressed thoughts is crucial for personal and relational growth.

It astonishes me how little real communication there is in a relationship, or even a marriage for that matter.

--- DeVon Franklin

By fostering open and honest dialogue, couples can build a stronger, more resilient relationship.