The 3 questions that save marriages… but most people get them wrong


From: Jonathan Van Viegen

My home office, Panama City, Panama

Dear Friend,

What I'm about to share is easy to learn, but hard to master.

 

And I already know what you're going to do with it.

 

You're going to overthink it… 

 

But I'm gonna try to help you through that.

 

Today, I'm going to share the same three questions I give every couple I work with personally.

 

Most of them get it wrong - at least at first. 

 

And it keeps them stuck.

 

Don't let that be you.

 

Here's what most people do:

 

They tell me what they don't like about their relationship:

 

What's missing.
What they don't have.
What their partner isn't doing.

 

And that's why they drift sideways. Or worse, go in reverse.

 

So here's the rule:

 

Answer only in the positive.
Describe what IS happening, not what isn't.

 

Got it?

 

Here are the three questions:

  1. 1. What do I love most about my relationship right now?

  2. 2. What does my partner do that makes me feel appreciated and valued?

  3. 3. What more can I do to make our relationship stronger?

Now…

 

This is what might have tripped you up:

 

I didn't ask what your partner needs to change.

 

I asked what YOU want to see, and what YOU can do.

 

Because if you want to feel chosen and cherished, you first need to see when it's already happening.

 

99% of people only notice what's missing.

 

Only when they're disappointed.
Only when they feel unfulfilled.

 

And once that happens, they decide all the change has to come from the other person.

 

Meanwhile, they're blind to the evidence right in front of them:

 

The moments.
The behaviors.
The effort that already shows they're loved.

 

Look, there are absolutely conversations to have with your partner on the other side of this.

 

About showing more love. More affection. More attention.

 

(If you want help with those, hit reply. I'd love to hear your story.)

 

But for now? Those conversations can wait.

 

First, change what you see.

 

Do that, and you'll be five steps ahead of the couples who DM me in crisis, trying to save something they stopped noticing a long time ago.

 

If this helped, share it.

 

And if you want more, hit reply. I'll show you how to fix this before it becomes something you can't undo.

In faith and strength,

Jonathan

aka "Mr. Chosen & Cherished"


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Jonathan Van Viegen is a couples therapist and relationship coach with over 10 years of experience helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen connection. Known for his direct, no-nonsense style, he’s a trusted voice on relationships and a frequent guest on podcasts and media.