Growing Potatoes

In this episode, we share our MOST embarrassing spud moment ever. We also discuss the hardest part of dating and how this aspect of love prepares you for a lifetime of fulfilling relationship. 

Going from the talking phase to going steady is an exciting step in the relationship. We uncover the do's and dont's we wish we would have known when starting our relationship. 

We do a recap of 2020, expanding on the how its hardships and blessings have left us stronger as individuals and as a couple. 

We have our newly engaged friends Danielle and Harley join us as our first guest couple to discuss their experience of dating during a pandemic in addition to their fresh transition into being engaged. 

Financial conflict is one of the leading causes of divorce. Being open and transparent about your personal approach to finances while dating is essential to financial compatibility in marriage. We discuss how to discover what type of spender you are and how to plan ahead for financial stability.

Loneliness is not uncommon amongst those in a relationship. Especially during a pandemic that encourages social distancing, loneliness has gripped many no matter their relationship status or age. We discuss our personal battle with loneliness and how we have coped with these feelings.

This episode is an inside look into our process of becoming "roommates" after marriage. We uncover our personal experiences of learning to live together and offer encouragement for newlyweds. 

It is undeniable that men and women are different anatomically, but they differ just as much cognitively. In this episode, we discuss the differences in how men and women think, and how our differences make us dependent on each other for a functional and successful relationship. 

With all the racial tension surfacing in our country, we felt it important to share our experience of growing up as mixed-race individuals and about our interracial marriage.  

We wrap up the "Staying Together" series with a conversation on relationship satisfaction. Relationship satisfaction is directly connected to expectations being met. We dive into the importance of identifying and communicating expectations with your partner for optimal connection.