🎙 Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie Snyder, Ph.D., reflects on 19 years of marriage — the lessons, the pivots, and the sacred pauses that come with building a life together. This isn't a highlight reel; it's an honest conversation about how relationships evolve, why commitment requires flexibility, and how you stay in love through all the changes.

Whether you're in a long-term relationship or just beginning one, this episode is a tender invitation to redefine what love looks like as you grow.

🔍 Topics Covered

• What keeps a relationship strong over nearly two decades

• The myth of balance in marriage

• How to evolve together instead of apart

• Letting love look different in each season

• Respecting one another's personal growth journey

✨ Quote from the Episode

"We don't love the same way we did at 19 — and that's the beauty of it."

long-term marriage, relationship evolution, growing together in marriage, anniversary reflection, love over time, emotional maturity in relationships, personal growth in partnerships, commitment, real talk relationships

📌 Resources

🌐 Website: www.stephaniesnyderphd.com 📸 Instagram: @stephaniesnyderphd 🎧 Listen to more episodes: Cutting Through the Bullsht*

💬 Reflection Prompt

How has your understanding of love changed over time — and what part of your relationship are you most proud of right now?