In this milestone 20th episode, we take a step back and share our story—how we met, what shaped our relationship, and how intentional communication has played a huge role in making our marriage stronger. From our first meeting to navigating challenges together, we reflect on what has worked, what we’ve learned, and why relationship communication is at the core of everything we do.

We also answer a listener’s relationship check-in question, sharing practical advice on how couples—whether newly dating or long-term partners—can start building better communication habits.

If you're looking for relationship advice, ways to strengthen your connection, or insights into weekly check-ins for couples, this episode is for you!

Key Topics Covered

✔️ How We Met – The unexpected way we connected & knew we were right for each other
✔️ Why Intentionality Matters in Relationships – What we did differently from the start
✔️ How We Navigated Challenges – From marriage prep to handling real-life struggles
✔️ Building a Strong Communication Foundation – How regular relationship check-ins helped us
✔️ Listener Question: How to Start a Weekly Check-In in a Relationship – Tips for making it work, even when it feels awkward

Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome to Episode 20! Celebrating a milestone
2:27 – Why community matters: How you can connect with us on social media
3:40 – Would You Rather? Fun icebreaker questions
9:55 – Tea Chat: Catching up on life & exciting podcast updates
16:18 – Listener question: How do relationship check-ins work when you're newly dating?
20:10 – The importance of intentionality in relationships
26:23 – Our Story: How we met & why communication was key from the start
34:08 – Why we approached dating with long-term commitment in mind
44:45 – The importance of learning about your partner’s communication style
50:09 – What we learned about navigating marriage challenges
56:43 – Thank you for 20 episodes! How you can support & stay connected

Key Takeaways

💬 Communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about understanding. The more curious you are about your partner, the stronger your connection will be.
📅 Weekly check-ins aren’t just for married couples. Even if you're newly dating, finding small ways to intentionally connect can set a strong foundation.
💡 You don’t have to get everything right at once. The key is starting the conversation and creating a safe space for honesty.

Resources & Freebies

📌 50 Date Night Questions – Get deeper conversations going
📌 The Balanced Partnership Guide – Improve your relationship balance

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