Dr. Tamara Fackrell and Jake Fackrell dive into the 8 essentials for creating joy in marriage. Love isn’t a one-time promise—it’s a daily decision. Small things matter, and small gestures done consistently can transform your relationship. Communicate with curiosity. Choose not to take offense, even when something feels offensive, and protect your connection with a healthy neutral zone. Keep the romance alive, stay intentional, and step into this upcoming season with a plan for joy.

This is the conclusion of Season 1!

Join us on January 15, 2026 for 12 more episode in Season 2!

Dr. Tamara Fackrell and her husband Jake break down one of the biggest insights from years of working with couples:

Most people in struggling marriages are trying—but they’re aiming at the wrong targets.

In this episode, they introduce The Bullseye Marriage Board, a simple system that helps couples figure out:
• What actually matters to your spouse
• What actions hit the bullseye
• What things you’re doing that don’t even land on the board

Tamara shares how many people in divorce court weren’t failing from lack of effort—they were just working hard at the wrong things.

Jake and Tamara teach you how to:

✔️ Develop your personal Bullseye Board

Identify the specific actions, habits, gestures, and experiences that make your spouse feel most loved.

✔️ Take a “Vacation From Your Problems”

A mindset reset: step back, breathe, and create space for connection and clarity.

✔️ Flood Your Marriage With Fun

Why fun matters more than you realize—and how a playful marriage becomes a resilient marriage.

✔️ Communicate What You Actually Like

How to clearly express what hits your bullseye and ask your spouse for what works.

By the end of the episode, listeners will have a practical tool to stop wasting effort and start aiming with precision—so marriage becomes easier, happier, and more deeply connected.

Every couple has the same question: How can I make my spouse happy in my marriage? Believe it or not, your wife is not as complicated as you think! Today we dig into the heart-level needs that often go unspoken. We talk about why women crave appreciation and love , why men long for respect and peace, and how both can create a marriage full of affection, fun, passion, and partnership. This is a practical, honest, and hope-filled episode that will help you understand each other better- and love and respect each other deeper.