Manny and Jess use the 2007 Chris Rock film "I Think I Love My Wife" to discuss temptation in marriage and how outsiders can infiltrate a relationship.In this episode, we highlight how The Coopers' marriage (as portrayed by Chris Rock and Gina Torres) was vulnerable to the temptation of the beautiful and charming seductress Nikki Tru, played by Kerri Washington.Watch Part 2, where we will discuss how to manage marital complacency, boredom, temptation, and a sexless marriage.
Part 2: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/SCcLQR6lSTb
Key Themes: Temptation, Emotional Affairs, Adultery, Sexuality in Marriage, Marital Complacency, Boredom, sexless marriage
00:00 - About the Podcast
00:10 - The Problem That Opened the Door to Temptation in The Coopers’ Marriage
00:19 - Richard Cooper’s Growing Dissatisfaction with this Marriage to Brenda
00:58 - How Richard Contributed to The Problems in His Marriage
02:12 - How Richard Justified His Emotional Affair with Nikki Tru
03:10 - The Importance of Communicating Openly With Your Spouse Outside of Counseling/Therapy
05:25 - How Brenda Contributed to the Problems in Her Marriage
10:40 - How Nikki the Temptress was Able to Exploit the Problems in the Coopers’ Marriage
14:19 - Assess What Tempts Your Spouse and Why
15:10 - How Tempters (Outsiders) Exploit the Weaknesses of Your Spouse and Marriage
16:05 - Seduction #1
17:22 - Seduction #2
19:00 - Seduction #3
20:18 - Seduction #4
22:00 - Other People Who Influenced The Coopers’ Marriage
22:30 - George - The Serial Cheater Who Implored Richard Not to Commit Adultery
23:50 - Richard’s Boss Warns Him About Women Chasing Him for Money
25:15 - How Richard and Brenda Individually Contributed to the Problems in Their Marriage
25:15 - Richard’s Contribution to Problems #1
25:28- Richard’s Contribution to Problems #2
26:00- Richard’s Contribution to Problems #3
28:45 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #1
29:14 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #2
29:39 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #3
30:10 - Brenda’s Contribution to Problems #4
31:48 - Both Spouses Have A Part to Play in Marriage that Contributes to All Good or Bad Things That Happen
33:12 - Lessons Brenda Could Have Learned From Nikki to Improve Her Marriage
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