On a trip to Panama a few months ago, Avi Abelow was blessed to sit down with Rabbi Laine of Panama City, Panama, for a fascinating and extremely practical conversation about his book, “GPS for a Happier Marriage.”

Marriage is one of the greatest blessings in life, but even the strongest marriages can go off track every once in a while. Daily pressures, work, children, responsibilities, communication challenges and simple misunderstandings can slowly create distance between a husband and wife, even when both deeply love each other and are committed to making their marriage work.

That is what makes Rabbi Lane’s approach so valuable.

In this interview with Avi Abelow, Rabbi Laine breaks down some of the fundamental differences between men and women and explains how understanding those differences can completely change the way spouses communicate with and understand one another.

Sometimes what one spouse intends as love, concern or help is interpreted completely differently by the other. Instead of assuming bad intentions, understanding how men and women often think, communicate and process emotions differently can help couples stop unnecessary arguments before they begin.

Think of it as a GPS for marriage. Sometimes you make a wrong turn. That doesn’t mean the journey is over or the marriage is broken. You simply need to recognize where you are, recalculate and get back on the right road, together.

This conversation is filled with practical relationship and marriage advice that I believe can benefit newlyweds, couples who have been married for decades, and everyone in between.

A strong marriage requires work, understanding, patience, communication and a willingness to continue learning about your spouse.

I highly recommend watching this interview, sharing it with other couples, and purchasing Rabbi Lane’s book, “GPS for a Happier Marriage.” The book can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/GPS-Happier-Marriage-techniques-that/dp/0692543961