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Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind… But How?
RelationStitch Podcast – Episode 5 Love is one of the most beautiful words in the human vocabulary — and one of the most misunderstood. We say it easily, crave it deeply, and often struggle to live it out in the ways Scripture calls us to. In Episode 5 of the RelationStitch Podcast , Stephanie and I continue our deep dive into the true definition of love by turning to one of the most quoted — and least practiced — passages in the Bible: 1 Corinthians 13:4 . “Love is patient,
Clyde Fraley, MA, LMFT, NCC
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What Is Love, Really? Unpacking the Myths and Realities of Connection
RelationStitch Podcast – Episode 4 Love is one of the most powerful forces in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. We write songs about it, chase it, fear it, lose it, and sometimes confuse it with things that look like love but couldn’t be further from the real thing. In Episode 4 of the RelationStitch Podcast , Stephanie and I dive into one of the most loaded questions in human history: “What is love, really?” And no, not the 90s dance‑floor version. We’re talking
Clyde Fraley, MA, LMFT, NCC
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How to Fight Fair: Practical Tips for Resolving Relationship Conflict
RelationStitch Podcast – Episode 3 In this episode of the RelationStitch Podcast , Stephanie and I shift the focus from why couples fight to how they can fight fair. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve seen it all — the blowups, the shutdowns, the slow erosion of connection. But here’s the truth: healthy conflict resolution isn’t luck. It’s a skill. 🎧 Listen to the full episode : RelationStitch Podcast – Episode 3 Six Rules of Engagement for Healthy Conflict
Clyde Fraley, MA, LMFT, NCC
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Understanding the Roots of Relationship Conflict
RelationStitch Podcast – Episode 2 In this episode of the RelationStitch Podcast , Stephanie and I dive into a topic every couple faces: conflict . Not the kind that signals doom, but the kind that reveals depth, history, and opportunity. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve seen firsthand that conflict isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign that two unique lives are trying to merge. And when couples learn to trace the roots of their disagreements, they can turn te
Clyde Fraley, MA, LMFT, NCC
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Marriage Is Work — But Not the Kind You Think
In the first episode of my RelationStitch Podcast , Stephanie and I dive into a phrase many couples misunderstand: “marriage is work.” When I use that word, I’m not talking about stress or struggle. I’m talking about purpose, partnership, and the kind of intentional effort that builds legacy . 🎥 Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/V9jfQHNFnpY?si=Ti3B0JiuyxOdczOq What I Really Mean by “Work” From a biblical perspective, marriage has always been a shared mission. Adam and E
Clyde Fraley, MA, LMFT, NCC
1 min read
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