As a married couple, we have always believed in maintaining our independence, nurturing our own interests, and, yes, having our own circle of friends. Don't get us wrong, our marriage is our priority, but we've seen firsthand how friendships outside of it can add so much richness to our lives.

Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being. And not just your own well-being but the well-being of your marriage or romantic relationship.

Your spouse will not always meet all of your needs. It is important to try to get your needs met in other ways as well, instead of depending on your partner and then feeling disappointed in their ability to always meet your needs.

In this podcast, we're diving into why these friendships are more than just a nice-to-have. From boosting your mental and physical health to helping you weather life's storms, friends are our support system. Plus, they keep things interesting, offering fresh perspectives and encouraging us to chase our passions.

Join us as we explore the myriad benefits of fostering friendships outside of marriage. After all, a happy marriage is built on a foundation of happy, fulfilled individuals - and having friends outside of it is a key ingredient to that recipe.

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Resources:

1. Order my new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities. You’ll reduce waste, save money, harness new skills, and be able to live the “simple country life” no matter where you live.
2. Subscribe to Azure Farm’s newsletter for weekly inspiration, tips, informative blogs, recipes, and more!
3. Visit our website - Azure Farm -  for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life.
4. Follow Annette on Instagram at Azure Farm for your daily inspiration.
5. Follow Jared on Instagram at Jared Thurmon. 
6. Sign up for Jared's newsletter to level up your health.

Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:

Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408

For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q

Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com

Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm