Martha Higareda Howes

“Choose wisely who you marry or accept who they are. You cannot expect them to change overnight into someone you want them to be.”

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Martha Higareda Howes: Opening Up About Our Journey To Marriage (Our Step-By-Step Process + A Huge SURPRISE!)

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Most couples rush into marriage without building the foundation that actually matters, but Martha Higareda Howes, accomplished actress and my wife, shows us what intentional relationship preparation looks like. We dive deep into our year-long marriage preparation journey, revealing the workshops, therapy sessions, and difficult conversations that created unshakeable unity before we even said “I do.” Martha vulnerably shares how she learned to break free from controlling patterns rooted in childhood safety mechanisms, while I open up about requiring acceptance over perfection from a partner. The most powerful moment comes when Martha demonstrates true partnership by choosing our marriage agreements over family pressure during our wedding day crisis, proving that real love means protecting the relationship you’re building together. Anyone dating seriously, engaged, or married will walk away with a blueprint for creating the kind of relationship that thrives under pressure rather than crumbles.

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"Love is not a word. Love doesn't exist literally. Love is a verb, something you practice. If I want to know how much love you have, I want to pay attention to your actions and the way you behave towards me."

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Some Questions I Ask:

How do we prepare for marriage in a way that strengthens our foundation rather than just planning a wedding?
Why do so many women try to take control in relationships, and how does this stem from childhood safety mechanisms?
What does it mean to create a new family unit rather than joining each other’s existing families?
How do you handle conflict resolution without making disagreements personal attacks?
What role should spirituality play in the center of intimate relationships?
How do you create agreements in marriage that provide freedom rather than restriction?
What’s the difference between healthy boundaries and controlling behavior in relationships?
How do you maintain intimacy and attraction throughout different seasons of marriage?

In this episode, you will learn:

How to break free from controlling relationship patterns that stem from childhood safety mechanisms
The marriage preparation program framework that creates unshakeable foundations before your wedding day
Why accepting your partner completely is more powerful than trying to change them
How to navigate family boundaries when creating your new marriage unit
The conflict resolution method that prevents resentment from building over time
Plus much more…

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