by Ed & Betty Coda | Jun 15, 2021 | Love, Parenting, Passionate Couple, Passionate Parent
What is Couple First Parenting and what are its Benefits… Couple First Parenting (CFP) is simple but not that common. CFP is when you make your couple relationship your 1st Priority and the kids your 2nd. It is not that common because once the children arrive on the...
by Ed & Betty Coda | May 7, 2021 | Family, Intimacy, Marriage, Passionate Couple, Passionate Parent
It is so important to remind ourselves that we ARE a married couple. When we get into overwhelm in the nitty gritty day to day world, we easily can fall into routines, go through the motions, and operate like two ships passing in the night. The best reminder we know...
by Ed & Betty Coda | Dec 11, 2019 | Communication, Family, For Couples, Forgiveness & Healing, Intimacy, Love, Passionate Couple, Passionate Parent, Trust
Trust cannot be earned! Trust is a gift and a decision; it can never be earned. Once I lie, cheat, steal or commit any crime, I am a liar, cheater or stealer in your heart. You will carry the cloud of doubt and suspicion no matter what I do. Even if I am remorseful...
by Ed & Betty Coda | Aug 22, 2013 | Children, Communication, Events, Family, For Parents, Intimacy, Marriage, Passionate Couple, Passionate Parent
Based on a recent survey there are around 10 million married Americans who waited until they were married to have sex for the first time. However, only 11% of unmarried modern 25 year olds are still waiting. That number goes up to 20% among Christian groups. Of those,...
by Ed & Betty Coda | Jun 4, 2012 | Communication, Family, For Couples, Forgiveness & Healing, Passionate Couple, Passionate Parent, Romance
After attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in 1976, and recognizing how much we were taking our relationship for granted, we committed to attending at least one renewal experience a year to spice up and recharge our marriage. Ironically, as part of that...
by Ed & Betty Coda | May 16, 2012 | Communication, Family, For Couples, For Parents, Forgiveness & Healing, Our Book, Passionate Couple, Passionate Parent
I’d like to share one of our key truths about making dreams come true. The truth is that “As you move toward your dream it moves toward you!” Some people are led down a path that makes them think they manifest things by themselves. We always believed that you must...