Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2129: Dr. Kelly Flanagan discusses the underestimated threat that mundane tasks, like dirty dishes, pose to marriages. By weaving a narrative around ordinary family life and the pursuit of storybook endings, Flanagan reveals how embracing the monotony inherent in marriage and viewing it as an opportunity to discover joy and wonder can actually strengthen relationships. This insightful piece encourages readers to find beauty and gratitude in the repetitive tasks that bind the tapestry of family life together. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/why-dirty-dishes-are-the-biggest-threat-to-your-marriage/ Quotes to ponder: "Dirty dishes have killed more marriages than extramarital affairs ever did. Because they’re boring, repetitive, monotonous." "If we want to discover breathtakingly beautiful love and sacrificial living, we will need to learn how to stay in our boredom long enough to unearth the riches buried just beneath the surface of our monotony." "Gratitude. That love is just a word, but a clean bowl is love and sacrifice in action." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices