episodic A marriage podcast for people ready to trade in "working at marriage" for prioritizing, being intentional about, and enjoying marriage. Shel Harrington, a seasoned Family Law attorney with a heart for marriage, draws upon her decades of experience working with families to help couples avoid the need for her professional services by providing tools, tips, motivation, and inspiration to help keep the Happy in Happily Ever After.

]]> A Relationship Podcast for Married Couples Keeping the Happy in Happily Ever After 2020 Shel Harrington Shel Harrington false en https://www.keepingthehappy.com How do we navigate those times when we feel like there's a little too much togetherness in our marriage? Shel goes to the pros for answers. Gena and Chris Maselli traveled with their family of 5 (plus a dog!) in an RV for a year and lived to tell about it. The Masellis share their secrets to living in tight spaces and maintaining harmony, humor, and sanity!

]]> Grace in a Tight Space Grace in a Tight Space 00:30:33 d50cf9fc-f19f-488f-b625-99d0c86372d3 Shel Harrington 2 2 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/grace-in-a-tight-space Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:18 +0000 While it may be the opposite of marriage advice you have heard for years, Shel shares how one small change can have a big marital impact!

]]> Marriage: The Little Change That Has Big Results Marriage: The Little Change That Has Big Results 00:16:09 134d50c4-eb78-44c4-a24c-b2b810fec0b3 Shel Harrington 1 2 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/marriage-the-little-change-that-has-big-results Fri, 22 May 2020 20:47:58 +0000 When it comes to checking up on a spouse, is it fair game to stay informed, or an invasion of privacy? Shel and Matt cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of Spouse-snooping.

]]> Is Snooping on Your Spouse OK? Is Snooping on Your Spouse OK? 00:25:42 ca2ed630-0693-41d0-97cd-49010e5c24cf Shel Harrington & Matt Stevenson 8 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/is-snooping-on-your-spouse-ok Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:15:41 +0000 Opposites may attract, but sometimes they're difficult to live with! Shel and Matt share strategies to help navigate the challenges of living in a multi-vert marriage.

]]> Introvert vs Extrovert - Does Your Mate Need Space? Introvert vs Extrovert - Does Your Mate Need Space? 00:23:22 a3c5b27c-657e-4c6b-a033-cb3bef17fd27 Shel Harrington & Matt Stevenson 7 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/introvert-vs-extrovert-does-your-mate-need-space Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:00:17 +0000 If you're married, you need couple friends. Not instead of the great family and single friends you may have hung out with for years, but in addition to. Shel and Matt share with you how to make that happen - and why you'll be glad you did!

]]> How to Get Couple Friends (and Why You Need to!) How to Get Couple Friends (and Why You Need to!) 00:24:34 6de19444-23fa-4ecd-8ba6-97470f2042b6 Shel Harrington & Matt Stevenson 6 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/how-to-get-couple-friends-and-why-you-need-to Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:00:11 +0000 Words are powerful tools that can be used to lift our mates up and celebrate our unions. They can also be vicious weapons more cutting than the sharpest saber. Used thoughtlessly they can create unintended conflict. To help avoid some of that conflict, we’ve put together a collection of statements you should NOT say to your spouse.

]]> 20 Things NOT to Say to Your Spouse (Part 2) 20 Things NOT to Say to Your Spouse (Part 2) 00:23:00 a9a76ac0-360b-453b-8b29-f8c51c792d59 Shel Harrington & Matt Stevenson 5 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/20-things-not-to-say-to-your-spouse-part-2 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:00:18 +0000 Words are powerful tools that can be used to lift our mates up and celebrate our unions. They can also be vicious weapons more cutting than the sharpest saber. Used thoughtlessly they can create unintended conflict. To help avoid some of that conflict, we’ve put together a collection of statements you should NOT say to your spouse.

]]> 20 Things NOT to Say to Your Spouse (Part 1) 20 Things NOT to Say to Your Spouse (Part 1) 00:17:14 51fc877e-24d6-4b21-b9a2-447ca80de78b Shel Harrington & Matt Stevenson 4 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/20-things-not-to-say-to-your-spouse-part-1 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:15:07 +0000 Who knew there was even such a thing as Reverse TMI? Shel and Matt talk about common mistakes married couples make that can have a negative affect on their relationship - and the little fixes that can have big impact!

]]> 7 Common Mistakes Married Couples Make 7 Common Mistakes Married Couples Make 00:25:53 8811fe1d-58c4-4606-8583-20af6955e01f Shel Harrington and Matt Stevenson 3 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/7-common-mistakes-married-couples-make-and-how-to-fix-them Sun, 16 Feb 2020 06:00:18 +0000 Ready to think outside the chocolate box? Shel and Matt offer fun and surprising gift ideas to wow that special Valentine in your life. With suggestions for a variety of money and time budgets, you'll be able to provide a gift for your mate that will let them know just how personal your love for them is!

Resource links:

DIY game

Custom game

Stapler sleeves

]]> Roseless Valentine's Day Gifts Roseless Valentine's Day Gifts 00:22:45 17eadfdd-723e-4874-961b-7bcc931595f8 Shel Harrington and Matt Stevenson 2 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/roseless-valentines-day-gifts Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:48:04 +0000 A marriage podcast for people ready to trade in "working at marriage" for prioritizing, being intentional about, and enjoying marriage. Seasoned Family Law attorney, Shel Harrington, and Marriage Counselor, Matt Stevenson, team up to help married couples avoid the need for their professional services by providing tools, tips, motivation, and inspiration to help keep the Happy in your happily-ever-after. 

In this first episode, Shel and Matt introduce themselves, talk about why they started this podcast, and share the topics for upcoming episodes.

Connect with Shel at shelharrington.com.

]]> Welcome to Our Podcast Welcome to Our Podcast 00:16:48 c98f9fa1-f3e7-4b9b-83d0-f5a584ce068d Shel Harrington and Matt Stevenson 1 1 full false https://pod.co/keepingthehappy/welcome-to-our-podcast Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:00:14 +0000