In episode 107 of The Couples Expert Podcast Stuart talks about a deeply personal topic for him as he observes Patriot’s Day which celebrates one of the first battles of American Revolution at Lexington and Concord in 1775. This date (April 19th) became the day that was chosen for the running of the Boston Marathon and it’s been run every year since 1897. It’s also the birthday of Stuart’s sister, who lives very near to where the race starts.   

As you know the terrible bombing occurred at the Marathon in 2013. This terrorist attack on the marathon participants and spectators affected thousands; not only those in Boston but their family members all around the world. Stuart’s sister and family usually attended the race as spectators, so you can imagine how anxious and worried he was when he heard the news about the bombing. Listen in as Stuart tells the story and talks about the impact of grief and loss on your relationship.  

What you’ll learn in today’s podcast: 

• The impact of an unexpected or tragic loss at 3:07
• Keeping loved ones alive in memory  5:38
• Loss of a child 8:50
• Make each day count, find the positivity in life 10:10
• Encourage and support each other in your grief 14:50
• Don’t allow yourself to be distracted from what’s important 18:30
• The importance of connecting with your partner and resolving your hurts 20:21
• What would you want in your eulogy? 23:22