You can love your spouse and still slowly lose the friendship that brought you together. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter talk about why friendship is one of the most important parts of a healthy marriage—and how easy it is for responsibilities, children, work, ministry, phones, and everyday life to push that friendship to the side. They discuss how to keep dating each other, make time for fun, protect your spouse’s place in your life, reconnect when you feel more like roommates, and continue doing the things that made you enjoy each other in the first place. Marriage is better when you don’t just love your spouse—you actually still like being around them. If you’ve been feeling distant, disconnected, or like you miss the person you used to laugh and have fun with, this episode is for you. Keep your hearts committed. ❤️

Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload.

Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away.

You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment.

Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time.

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