God, Us and Family: Balancing Romance in Busy Parenting Seasons

Ever felt like ships passing in the night with your spouse while raising little ones? You're not alone. This heartfelt episode dives into the sacred balancing act between nurturing your marriage and embracing the beautiful chaos of parenthood.

Renee shares personal insights as both a relationship expert and mother to an energetic six-year-old. She offers practical wisdom for couples drowning in school drop-offs, endless snacks, and bedtime routines who desperately want to maintain their connection. Drawing from Genesis 2:24, she reminds us that God designed marriage as a covenant that evolves—not disappears—when children arrive.

The beauty lies in the simplicity of her advice: connection happens in the margins. Those five minutes of undistracted conversation after the kids are asleep, the quick embrace in the kitchen, or the vulnerable check-in during household chores—these seemingly small moments create the foundation for lasting intimacy. "The goal isn't to be perfect," Renee emphasizes, "it's to be present." She explores how protecting time for your relationship isn't selfish; it's actually a profound gift to your entire family.

Whether you're in a season where connection comes easily or feeling completely disconnected, this episode offers grace-filled encouragement. Remember that your love story matters, and as Ecclesiastes reminds us, "a cord of three strands is not easily broken." Next week, discover why fun might be the secret ingredient your marriage needs most! Share this episode with a fellow parent and follow @1TrueMatch on Instagram or Facebook for more relationship wisdom grounded in faith.

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Episode Transcript

Renee Richel (00:07):
Hi, I'm Renee Richel, the founder and
president of 1 True Match.
I'm here to help you find andcultivate the love of your life.
For over a decade, I'vededicated my life to the
importance, purpose and dynamicof human relationships.
My team and I are disciplinedby faith, love and integrity to
help our clients find thequality relationship they've

(00:28):
always dreamt of.
Each week, I will be sharingthe tools and tips I've learned
that have rooted my success as amatchmaker with other leaders
around the world.
Hello, loves, welcome back.
I hope you have had anincredible week and cannot wait
to dive into today's topic aboutGod, us and family Balancing

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romance in busy parentingseasons.
So let's be real for a second.
Parenting is beautiful,rewarding, holy work, but it can
also feel like a full-time,all-consuming job.
And when you're doing thatalongside trying to nurture a

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relationship, phew, it's a lot.
Today's episode is all aboutbalancing marriage and
parenthood, staying connectedwhen the kids take up most of
your time.
As a mother to a very energetic, intelligent, busy six-year-old
little girl, I get it.

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Our days are full of schooldrop-offs, snacks, playtime,
homework, bath time and by theend of the day, you're lucky if
you have 10 minutes to still sitdown, go to the bathroom,
breathe, let alone invest inquality connection.
But here's what I've learnedand what I want to encourage you

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with today Love means intentionto grow and your relationship
deserves just as much care andattention as your parenting
journey.
Marriage is a covenant.
Let's go back to what Goddesigned In Genesis 2:24,.
It says therefore, a man shallleave his father and his mother

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and hold fast to his wife, andthey shall become one flesh.
God never meant for yourrelationship to disappear when
the kids arrived, he meant forit to evolve with more grace,
more laughter and more love.
You don't have to lose eachother in the process of raising

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your little blessings.
I know it sounds easier thandone, but I promise when the
smallest intentional moments canchange the tone of your whole
day.
Whether it's a quick morninghug in the kitchen, a flirty
text in the afternoon or fiveminutes after bedtime to check

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in with your spouse, thoselittle moments matter.
If you can do a regular weeklydate night, amazing.
But if not, create connectionin the margins During dishes on
a walk while folding laundry orweekly couch talk is perfect
ways to set aside just an hourof intentional time together to

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connect.
The goal isn't to be perfect,it's to be present.
So many couples get stuck in therhythm of running the household
, but when was the last time youasked how are you really doing?
Sometimes, the most powerfulthing you can offer your partner

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is your full attention,undistracted, even if only for a
few minutes.
And don't forget to share howyou're doing too.
Vulnerability builds intimacyand it reminds both of you that
you're on the same team.
You biblically loving yourspouse.

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Serving, forgiving, laughing,praying, talking through hard
things teaches your childrenmore than any Sunday school
lesson ever could.
So never feel guilty aboutprotecting time for your
relationship.
It's a gift to your family, nota distraction from it.

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Some weeks it'll click, othersyou'll feel like your two ships
passing in the night.
That's okay.
God's grace fills the gaps.
Just keep showing up for eachother.
Keep fighting for connection.
Keep inviting him into themiddle of your love story.

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In Ecclesiastes 4:12, it says acord of three strands is not
easily broken you, your partnerand the Lord.
Stronger together.
So in conclusion, let me prayover you today, father.
Thank you for every heartlistening right now.
Strengthen the bond of lovebetween parents who are also

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partners.
Give them eyes to see eachother again, even in the
busyness.
Bring laughter back into theirhomes and peace into their
hearts.
Remind them that they are notalone.
You are with them, guiding,restoring and renewing In Jesus'

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name.
Amen.
Today's episode encouraged you.
Name Amen.
Today's episode encouraged you.
Would you share it with afriend today or send it to
somebody who's walking throughthe same season?
You can find more encouragingand real talk over on our
Instagram @1 True Match.
And don't forget your lovestory matters.

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Your connection is worthfighting for, and even in the
chaos, god is writing somethingbeautiful.
Until next time, stay rooted inlove and anchored in Christ.
Next week we're going to talkabout why fun is the secret
ingredient in marriage.

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I hope you have a fabulous weekand cannot wait for our next
chat.
God bless.
It's been another great talk onthis episode of 1 True Talks by
Renee Richel.
I look forward to our next chat.
Please write in your questionsand comments so I can be sure to

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talk about whatever it is youwant to discuss in our next
upcoming episode.
Lots of Love, God Bless.
XOXO.