There must be as many theories about the secrets to lasting love as there are couples in the world. But we’re all different, what works for some might not work for others. Still, couples who’ve stood the test of time know there are some fundamental principles that increase the likelihood of a stable and enduring love story. 

In this episode, we chat with Neal Thornhill, owner of Thornhill & Associates Inc. - a company that handles claims investigations for insurance companies - and who also happens to be Bridget’s spouse. We do our best to answer the perplexing question, What Makes Love Last? by exploring some of the behaviors and secrets that have helped Neal and Bridget’s 31+ year relationship thrive. We bring to light the importance of avoiding dependency, how working on ourselves enhances the relationship, some healthy rituals we have adopted, how we manage differences in parenting styles, and much more. 

To learn more, tune in to Episode 9 of The Right Questions!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Two versions of the same story - how Neal and Bridget met (2:31)
• Perseverance and hard work goes a long way (12:53)
• Asking ourselves if we did everything possible to make it work (14:30)
• Turning unrealistic expectations into fulfilling our own needs (17:31)
• Depend on each other without generating dependency (18:01)
• The full tank analogy (19:56)
• How having rituals as a couple can help (23:59)

Connect with Neal Thornhill:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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