I Was Searching For Divorce… I Found Marriage Helper Instead
The short answer
Jared Pratt, now a certified Marriage Helper coach, was contemplating divorce when he hit a turning point on Valentine’s Day and found Marriage Helper instead. A key step was “Name the Lie, Save the Truth,” a form of cognitive behavior restructuring that helped him replace negative beliefs with constructive ones and own his part in the conflict.
Key takeaways
- A turning point on Valentine’s Day sent Jared toward Marriage Helper instead of toward divorce.
- Keeping his unhappiness and frustration bottled up was quietly hurting how Jared thought and acted in his marriage.
- “Name the Lie, Save the Truth” helped Jared swap the negative beliefs he grew up with for more constructive ones.
- Owning your part in the conflict and investing in your own growth can open the way to a healthier marriage.
“The Things I Did To Save My Marriage”
In our most recent podcast episode, we were honored to host Jared Pratt, a certified coach with Marriage Helper. His story serves as an inspiring narrative for anyone who has ever asked, “How can I save my marriage?” Jared’s experience demonstrates the incredible resilience and transformative power that comes from seeking the right support, especially in dire marital situations.
In the first segment, Jared delved into the personal challenges he faced in his marriage, which led him to the point of contemplating divorce. He talked about how internalizing his unhappiness and frustrations had a negative impact on his actions and thoughts. Like many people wondering how to save their marriages, Jared had a turning point on a fateful Valentine’s Day. Instead of pursuing divorce, he discovered Marriage Helper and began his road to marital healing.
The second part of the podcast focuses on how Jared tackled his relationship issues to save his marriage. Raised in a religious environment that often emphasized self-blame for negative outcomes, he adopted a process called “Name the Lie, Save the Truth.” This approach, a form of cognitive behavior restructuring, enabled Jared to reevaluate the negative beliefs he held and replace them with more constructive ones. This was a critical step for him in saving his marriage.
As we approached the conclusion of the podcast, Jared highlighted how the method of cognitive behavior restructuring could be a vital tool for anyone looking to save their marriage. Owning your part in the marital conflict and understanding your own frustrations can pave the way for a healthier relationship and personal growth. He also directed listeners to the multiple resources available at Marriage Helper, including the Save My Marriage Program. The emphasis Jared places on investing in personal growth stands as an influential message for our audience.
Jared’s compelling journey serves as a crucial resource for anyone facing relationship issues and contemplating the question, “How can I save my marriage?” The episode illuminates the power of cognitive behavior restructuring and shows the importance of taking responsibility for your actions in conflicts. Remember, no matter how complicated your marital situation may appear, seeking support and investing in personal growth can offer a pathway to a healthier, more robust relationship. There’s always a road to recovery, so take the first step to save your marriage today.
In this powerful video, Jared, a certified coach from Marriage Helper, opens up about his deeply personal journey from the brink of divorce to rebuilding a stronger, healthier marriage. What started as pain and disconnection eventually became a story of healing, resilience, and restoration.
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Common questions
What is cognitive behavior restructuring in marriage?
It is a way of reevaluating the negative beliefs you hold and replacing them with more constructive ones. Jared used a version called “Name the Lie, Save the Truth” to deal with the self-blame he had absorbed growing up.
Can I save my marriage if I am the one who wanted a divorce?
Jared’s story starts right there. He saw that holding in his unhappiness and frustration was hurting his actions and thoughts, so he began owning his part in the conflict and investing in his own personal growth.
Is there hope if my spouse says our marriage is over?
Yes. Marriage Helper has helped thousands of people whose husband or wife said the marriage was over and they were ready to move on, and the 7 Steps to Rescue Your Marriage is a place to start.