In this heartfelt episode, we discuss our journey of navigating the complexities of our relationship from engagement to marriage. We share personal anecdotes and challenges, highlighting the importance of communication, patience, and understanding. Through reflective storytelling, we reveal how we manage conflicts, the role of mentors, and the significance of creating a safe emotional space within a marriage. Tune in to learn valuable lessons on maintaining a healthy relationship and growing together through life's ups and downs.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Our first big incident before marriage
06:45 How I justified my inability to deal with uncomfortable situations - RK
08:45 I had seen the pattern - a red flag in how my wife handled disagreements - FK
11:56 My conviction for our marriage made me stay when I could have walked away - FK
14:50 I went into marriage more conscious of the cross than the joys of it. - FK
19:43 The way we handle conflict makes us drift apart.
23:40 Why I stayed when I could have reconsidered marriage - FK
26:17 Our conflicts in marriage brought me to the consciousness of men & women - FK
33:07 Our fights led me to prayer for God to help me change - RK
32:25 I learnt not to comment about everything that was going wrong - FK
37:32 Separate your partner from their weakness
40:51 Learn to let go and extend grace
46:41 Pay attention to what the devil or the spirit whispers to you in the moment of offence
49:48 It helps to separate your partner from the incidents that cause conflicts
1:01:17 Understanding women's emotions
1:03:36 The two dimensions of emotions
1:10:02 How differences cause conflict
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ABOUT US:
Rukh-Shana Kitaka has excelled in two careers: as a corporate communications specialist and a celebrated media personality. She received numerous awards as a prime-time news anchor, including the "Best Female TV News Anchor Award."
Felix Kitaka is a self-taught software engineer who dropped out of university in 2009 at nineteen, determined to show the world that one could succeed without a university degree. In 2021, he was hired as a Senior Software Engineer for a San Francisco-based tech company, proving that there are alternative paths to success.
Married in 2021, we now share insights on our podcast 'The Kitakas' and in our book 'The Woman’s Bait.' Based on Christian values, our content seeks to inspire hope in healthy, thriving, purpose-driven marriages.
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