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Money! Depending on the study you look at, it could be considered the #1 reason for a couple to divorce! It is a touchy subject and can lead to some major arguments, anxiety and stress in a relationship. It doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Emily and I talk about our personal financial situation, the ebbs and flows we went through when making major decisions on our budget, whether we should have a joint or individual checking accounts and how we got ourselves out of debt. You can discuss it with confidence and we explain the steps we did and what went well and what didn't. Don't forget to leave us a review if you can!

This is the time for the man's perspective and how we tick in the relationship. Jonathan talks about the importance of recharging, self help, why men don't and don't want to open up, strategy in a relationship and more. From a man's point of view, what advice does he have to men and women on how to keep a relationship strong and showing up especially in times of change?

In this special SOLO episode, Emily discusses from her point of view and perspective how to show up as a mother, wife and partner in crime. Emily talks about her thoughts, feelings and opinions on what works for herself, how she shows up in our relationship on a daily basis and becomes the best version of herself in order to be the best possible version for her spouse and the kids! With a growing and bettering mindset, she gives you tips, tricks and ideas on how to be better spouse, mother and person for not only her family, but possibly most importantly, herself!

The 5 love languages, by Dr. Gary Chapman, was a very influential book in our relationship. We read the book before we are married, and we still use the concepts from this book into our relationship on a daily basis. We talk about our individual love languages and how we attempt to fill our love tank to feel the most loved in our relationship. The 5 languages, Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time and Physical Touch play a monumental role into our everyday relationships, not only with your significant other but with our closest friends, coworkers and family members. Have you taken the test before? I have included the link below to take the test so you can find out your love language. Use this book, our episode of how we dive into each other's love languages, to allow yourself to learn about your own love language, but more importantly, the love languages of those closest to you! Let's fill each other's tanks up as full as possible and love each other hard!

5 Love Languages Quiz

Do you have children? Expecting a child? Multiple children in the toddler years of life? Experienced that before and know the difficulties and the joys that come along with it? Yes, we are in the throws of raising multiple children under 5 and they are 12 months apart. We talk about the struggles of what life is like to raise children and still have time to focus on each other to be the best versions of each other. Parenting is one of the hardest things you will go through in live but one of the most rewarding as well at the exact same time! Don't believe us? Wait until you experience it yourself. In this episode, we discuss how we go about parenting 2 kids and the struggles we face, yet we wouldn't change a thing about it! If you have more than 2 kids, please; I REPEAT PLEASE!!! reach out to us and have a discussion. Find us on Instagram and let's talk what it's like!

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In this episode, we go into a level of getting into action. Doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result = insanity! Are you doing what you need to with your significant other? Wife? Husband? Boyfriend? Girlfriend? Realizing you both want to be the best version of yourself and to each other, yet finding yourself coming up short? We talk about how we continue to be the best version of ourselves for each other, and by doing the do while talking the talk, to continuously reach our goals as a couple in our relationship!

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In this special episode recorded while Emily and I both were on a little vacation away from our littles and away from society, we discuss the importance of recharging or refueling ourselves individually. After a few days of R&R in the sunshine on the lake, our motor is full and ready to go back to being the best versions of ourselves, in order to be the best versions to each other and our family. It is important to take a step back to reflect and not run too hard in order to perform at a high level on a daily basis! And that is exactly what we just did in this episode and more!