March 08, 2023

#349 How To Keep Your Relationship Thriving (and your partner alive)

1 hour 2 minutes

Planning a wedding is like playing a game of Jenga with your relationship. One wrong move, and the whole thing can come crashing down. But fear not, my dear friends! That's where premarital counseling comes in - it's like adding extra support to your shaky tower of love. Trust me, you don't want those pesky issues popping up later in marriage like an unwanted pimple on your wedding day. Listen in as Michelle interview’s Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT and co-founder of OURS premarital counseling.

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Our Guest

Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT is a couples therapist and the cofounder of OURS Premarital Counseling. She is also the author of I Want This To Work, an inclusive guide to relationships. She lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, 5 year old son, and labradoodle.

Topics We Covered

Get Ahead of the Game: Tips on Being Proactive and Taking Action

Dealing with Déjà Vu: Managing Recurring Issues in Your Relationship

The Big Talk: Discussing Intimate Topics like Sex and Money with Your Partner

Opposites Attract...or Do They? How to Handle a Partner Who's Your Polar Opposite

Stress Less, Love More: Navigating Life's Tough Times as a Couple

When Opposites Collide: Making Your Lifestyles and Differences Work for Both of You

Family Ties and In-Law Blues: Setting a Game Plan for Dealing with Family Culture

Money Matters: Understanding Each Other's Financial Philosophy

Preventative Measures 101: How to Keep Issues at Bay in Your Relationship

Stand Up for Yourself: Saying No Without Compromising Your Beliefs

Celebrate Diversity: Embracing Your Differences as a Couple

Finding Common Ground: The Art of Compromise in Relationships

Links

OURS Use Code: BIGWEDDING for 15% off the Full Premarital Experience

Elizabeth’s Written Work

OURS on IG: @ours.wellness

Elizabeth on IG: @lizlistens

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