Cornerstones: How Couples Built Their Relationships

If you think you can't find love on Tinder, think again! How Scotty Met Alex is the story of how a hopeless romantic found his partner for life during the time when the world was shut down and finding love was tougher than ever. Alex explains how attractive it was to find someone who was ready and wanting to commit and the peace she felt being with Scott. Scotty details the benefits of meeting online, such as making sure you fall for the real version of the person you're dating not just the idea of them as well as delaying the physical aspect allowing you to really get to know someone. They also discuss how important it is to communicate well, be quick to say sorry, and own your behavior. Alex knew she found her man when Scotty showed up to a virtual dance party during Covid with her friends and busted out moves that Justin Timberlake would be jealous of! Baby Cohen is on the way too so the real party is about to start! #BlueHavenRomance #CohenPartyofThree #ScottyLovesVillanova

Forty years of marriage and three children will teach you a lot about life, love, relationships, and everything in between! In the first episode of 2023, Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Maureen Wright discuss the journey of their relationship from their first interaction in college to getting married at young age and having three star-studded sons. Find out what moment Mrs. Wright knew she could be with Mr. Wright forever, why qualities like enthusiasm and gratitude are important, how Mr. Wright handled fatherhood/husbandhood and work, and what advice they have for couples now. If you think the circus isn't a romantic first date, think again! #GoldenEagles #BuildABigLife #HonoraryShoutoutToG-Rod 

Notable quote: "You need a strong mother and a loving father" - Mrs. Wright (from her brother, Jimmy).

What do FDR and Churchill have in common with Laura and Mike? Two great partnerships between America and England that changed the course of history (one more so than the other)! Mike is from England and Laura is from the United States and they met one Friday night in New York City (Laura's home turf) which unexpectedly turned out to be a weekend to remember....yes, you need to hear this incredible story! They would later get married and live in London and New York, eventually having two children. Being long-distance can have its challenges but Mike and Laura found fun and thoughtful ways to keep with their flame burning. Mike also opens up about how his good friend, BJ Weber taught him valuable lessons about being a husband and father. #LongLiveTheGoodalls

If you think finding true love in Maloney's, Southside (RIP), or Montauk can't happen then think again! Nova Nation is in the house as the future Mr. and Mrs. (Aaron) Carter--I mean Lamb--join to share how they built their special relationship. Alison and Connor initially met at Villanova University and then continued to grow together during their time in New York before eventually getting engaged this past summer. Tune in to find out why persistence pays off, how a short break can lead to long-term benefits, the value of authenticity, and how to turn a negative into a positive when a pandemic hits. Shoutout to Lori Lamb for being the female Hitch and to Blaise for doing his best Coach Wright impression! #LambsInTheLambsClub #WildcatSessions #ConnorMetHisMatcha

Coach K once said, “Two are better than one if two act as one" and Michelle and Trae truly exemplify what it means to live as one flesh in their relationship. The Harrisons met at Duke University where they gradually and surely built their relationship on transparency, quality time (aka couch hangouts), taking risks, and even a top-notch homemade birthday card! After dating long-distance and living in Dallas, they finally settled in New York where they got married and eventually birthed two great boys: Seph and Zay. Tune in to understand the role that faith plays in their marriage, why being genuine is so important, how to learn from each other's different communication styles, and how everything changed on a "coooooool" Durham night... #LikeABoss #ShoutoutToWendy's

Two Wildcats grace Cornerstones for a fun, fulfilling, and vulnerable discussion on what it takes to build and maintain a strong partnership that spans over a decade. Kerri and Sean met on campus at Villanova but didn't date until afterward graduation and have been together for 13 great years - the second-longest relationship on the podcast! We cover topics such as why it's important to be your own person and have balance, how critical clear communication and setting expectations are, why words of affirmation matter, and how to motivate and challenge your significant other. Kerri and Sean are both entrepreneurs as well and share how their personal and professional lives intersect during this unique season. Sean hilariously stumbled a bit along the dating path but he eventually got to the promised land! If only he had been wearing a Pair of Lundies...

Fundamentals, basics, and hard work win rings....just ask Greg Popovich, AK, and Z! If you're currently on a dating app and looking for inspiration...this episode is for you! I am joined by Alexandra and Zahir to talk about their relationship, marriage, and what they've learned over the last 8 years of being together. AK, MPH is a doctoral candidate at the New York Academy of Medicine and Z is in MedTech sales in New York. We discuss topics such as what it takes for people from different backgrounds and with different personalities to unite and grow together, how to manage unique communication styles and tones, and why making your spouse the number one priority leads to a fulfilling marriage. Tune in to learn why rudimentary work makes all the difference! #Dedication #StateOfOurUnion #HarlemsHottest #KeepTheMainThingTheMainThing #ZahirDuncanAndAlexandraGinobli #KyleNeptune

The Webers may have come from different places and backgrounds but their lives converged one fateful night in New York City - a place they would call home for the next 40+ years - and they have not looked back! Sheila and BJ join me on this episode to talk about how they met, how BJ's persistence paid off (thanks to a little help from Sheila's parents), and what life has been like as a couple that founded and operates their own ministry in New York. We discuss topics such as having the same foundational values, being able to laugh together, overcoming obstacles like resentment, and taking a pause to focus on what matters most. The Webers have impacted countless lives around the world through spiritual development, counseling, and leadership and you can learn more about their work through their book, Fellowship: Stories of Transformation through Grace and Spiritual Friendship. 

From Cornerstone (or was it Barking Dog?) to Midtown East and soon North Jersey, episode 10 showcases the journey of the University of Maryland's finest couple, Lauren and Mark Susser! Communication, persistence, shared values, understanding perspectives, and having fun together are some of the many qualities that have helped the Sussers become the special, tight-knit couple they are today. We discuss life in the city, the proposal, marriage, and of course, the birth of the Susser's legacy, Jayden Bryce! Mark and Lauren have been together for almost a decade so there are many great lessons learned from their relationship. But the best piece of advice may have come from Lauren's grandmother: "find someone you can laugh with" and the Sussers certainly have that. #TheArtOfLettingGo #NoScoreboards #StartedFromCollegeParkNowWereHere #GoTerps

If you're looking for a husband...you might want to stop by your local animal hospital! In episode 9, I chat with my cousin, Laura and her husband, Dr. John-Austin aka JAM, who are the most recent couple on the podcast to get married! Thanks to fate and Laura's mom, Laura and John-Austin met and their relationship quickly took off from there. We discuss why it's important to be genuine and share the same values, how a natural and organic relationship progresses, and why being intentional (aka setting boundaries but being vulnerable) is key to connecting with someone. If you and your partner inspire each other to be the best version of themselves, then you know it's a healthy relationship. COVID couldn't slow this couple down! #WhenYouKnowYouKnow #LondonTown #SouthernLove