Steve and I had the opportunity to interview Emerson Eggerichs on the radio show a few weeks ago. He is the author of Love & Respect as well as Cracking The Communication Code. After reviewing my notes from the show, I wanted to distill this critical message and share it with you in the most succinct way possible. I think this understanding is essential to maximizing your full potential in marriage. This is based on Ephesians 5: 22-33 from the New Testament. Here goes… The Crazy Cycle in marriage (Which triggers and fuels itself) can be summed up like this:  “Without love, she reacts without respect. Without respect, he reacts without love. Around and around they go—on the Crazy Cycle.”  Is there win-win solution that will keep us out of this dilemma and if so, what is it? Yes, there is definitely a solution. The solution is (more…)