Is Marriage Worth It?

We are joined by Megan and Dylan who share their love story and how it made a complete full circle through the ups and downs and everything in between. Seeing the relationship from each other's pov sheds light on how sometimes you don't realize where your partner is coming from until they communicate that with you.

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Tyria shares her personal journey through a difficult 31-year marriage that ended after discovering her husband's infidelity and verbal abuse, leading her to move from Atlanta to Las Vegas. She discussed her experiences with substance abuse, manipulation, and the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship while raising children, emphasizing the importance of recognizing red flags early in relationships. 

Our guest this week ,Diane, shared her career journey, highlighting her transition from career counseling to coaching while maintaining a focus on mental health and self-help. She discussed her approach to balancing work, marriage and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with career and family choices. Diane emphasized that finding fulfillment and happiness depends on what works best for each individual, and she shared her experience of working part-time while being present for her daughter until elementary school.

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Ginny shared her experience of dating in her early forties, starting with newspaper personals before online dating apps were popular. She described how she would place ads in the Boston Globe personals and screen potential matches over the phone before meeting them for coffee dates. She also shares how she experienced an abrupt ending to her marriage.

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Terrie shares her personal journey through divorce and remarriage, emphasizing how her faith and prayer life sustained her during difficult times. She described how she maintained hope for her marriage while acknowledging when it became clear that reconciliation wasn't possible, and how she eventually found peace with herself which led her back to her wasband.

Dr. Sharon shared her personal journey, including her experiences with marriage, divorce, and remarriage. She discussed how her life changed after a hurricane destroyed her business and led to her divorce, forcing her to go back to school and pursue higher education. Dr. Sharon also talked about her current marriage, which began after meeting her husband at Home Depot during the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasized the importance of trusting God and finding companionship after years of loneliness.

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Counseling website: www.inspiredwholenesscounseling.com

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Mo and Elle welcomed jon doe, a local artist, to their podcast. Jon doe shared his background, including his music degree from SAU and his experiences living outside of the country. He also discussed his current single status and his attempts to meet people more authentically. Plus what version do you think people see when they go out on dates. He reflected on his experiences with dating apps, noting that he had more matches and meetups while living in Germany. He shares his thoughts on wanting to be with someone who is musically inclined.

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Big Smash, a host of the podcast "Bet the House," and a parent of eight children, shared his marital journey, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to walk away and the need for continuous growth and adaptation in relationships. He discussed the challenges of marriage, personal growth, and the importance of self-accountability, as well as his journey of becoming comfortable in his role and the significance of patience and understanding in relationships. Big Smash also shared his experiences of introducing his partner to his family and friends, co-parenting, and the importance of hard work, communication, and compromise in relationships.

We are joined by Tia and Adrian and how their love story starts online a world apart. We have had some pretty quick timelines and you can add their story to the group but it is a when you know you really just know. There's no real way to explain it. They share the joys and challenges of merging their lives and cultures.

This week we are joined by Erica who shares how they went from twitter dms to friends to dating to engaged. (They are currently married) Erica shares how it is small world and how they had one of the best engagements that almost didn't happen.