Connection Artist

Ep 15: From Friendship to Forever with Nate & Chesney

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Ana Luca (www.AnaLuca.com) interviews Nate & Chesney, a mid-30s couple who have shared 12 years of love, friendship, and growth. From their early beginnings as platonic friends to dancing their way into each other’s hearts, Nate and Chesney have evolved their relationship and themselves across six years of marriage. They discuss how they’ve navigated personal and relationship growth, which wasn’t always easy. What kept their commitment strong? As Nate put it, “Life is hard, and having someone beside me who I trust and enjoy as a person has been the most important thing for me.” They share how they’ve grown together, navigated the complexities of partnership, and built a thriving marriage.


In this conversation, they discuss various aspects of their relationship journey, including:

  • Approaching dating with the intention of finding a life partner 
  • Striving to improve yourself while improving the relationship at the same time
  • Dating a friend’s ex and navigating the impact on the friendship
  • Building a strong friendship foundation to enhance the compatibility of a romantic connection 
  • Prioritizing compatibility over fleeting chemistry and physical attraction when making long-term relationship decisions
  • Finding pride and joy in being with each other
  • Utilizing personality assessments to understand each other’s psychology and communication styles for improved interactions
  • Adapting to each other’s communication styles over time
  • Balancing the need to work on yourself while also working on the relationship
  • Negotiating win-win compromises with your partner during times of disagreement
  • Sustaining commitment through challenges by aligning on core values and remembering your “why” for choosing your partner
  • Respecting each other’s beliefs and boundaries without trying to change one another


    • Through their love story, Nate and Chesney have grown together and maintained their close connection. What is the key relationship success factor they’ve learned over their 12 years together? According to Nate, the key to building a lasting marriage is having a growth mindset and a willingness to improve yourself while also improving your relationship at the same time. 


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