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She’s from Canada, he’s from Ecuador, and they found each other in the USA. Emily & Ricky made it past an awkward start to a relationship characterized by intimacy and trust. They stay connected by celebrating all the little moments.

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Listen to Ricky’s proposal song here.

Wedding song: Broken Together by Casting Crowns

Emily & Ricky are both marriage & family therapists with The Journey Through. Follow their work on Facebook.

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Produced by Zach Van Dyke

These 2 lovebirds are enjoying their empty nest! Vallari & Ruchir decided against arranged marriages, and found each other at a party in Chicago. They have been married nearly 30 years now and maintain their relationship with mutual respect, shared interests in art & architecture, and travel.

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See Vallari's landscape architecture work at Eco Scapes, Inc.

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Hear David & Tara's story and thoughts on finding a lasting love in the episode, Finding the One

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produced by Zach Van Dyke

This couple met on the first day of orientation at Hope College in Michigan. Their friendship was fast and genuine. According to Cassie & Ethan, they were the last two to know there was something a little more going on. Now they are on countdown to their wedding day and they couldn’t be more excited to be building a future together.

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Find Cassie on Instagram: @cassiehogle

Find Ethan on Instagram: @e_laird1

Check out some more photos of Cassie & Ethan on the With U Podcast website.

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produced by Zach Van Dyke

When one of your first dates ends up in the emergency room, you know you might be in for an adventurous relationship! Joy & Amado's marriage has had challenges from the very beginning. They share some of those stories candidly in this episode with laughter and wisdom, and attribute their deep love for each other to faith and hard work. 

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produced by Zach Van Dyke

Newlyweds Lauren & Jacob moved pretty quickly from the friend zone to planning a wedding. Despite Lauren’s anti-marriage stance and Jacob’s short deadline before he moved away, these two found the spark and made a lifetime commitment to each other. They’ve been married just a few months now, and share how important premarital counseling was to them.

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See wedding photo and the top things Lauren & Jacob have learned about marriage at our With U Podcast website.

View Lauren & Jacob's wedding video! 

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produced by Zach Van Dyke 

Paige & Steven became friends through Key Club in college, and soon couldn’t imagine life without each other. They live near Athens, Georgia, have been married 26 years, and have 2 teenage sons.

They believe that love is an everyday choice, and they like to find a good balance of doing things together while also giving each other space.

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Paige is an independent sales director with Mary Kay. You can check out her Mary Kay products here.

Steven is a sr. quality food safety manager for Mars Wrigley.

Learn a bit more about Paige & Steven (including their super cute wedding photo!) on our With U Podcast website.

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produced by Zach Van Dyke

Chaka & Moses: high school sweethearts, now married for 17 years with 2 kids.

They both point to clear, direct, and open communication as key to a strong and thriving relationship. 

Learn a little bit more about Chaka & Moses on the With U Podcast website.

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produced by Zach Van Dyke

Is there one person out there waiting to complete you? Whether it’s soulmate, a significant other, or a spouse, many people are looking for a lifetime love. We explore our thoughts about love & marriage, and we share our list of important qualities to look for when finding your One.

This conversation kicks off a new season of interviews with married couples telling their stories.

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This episode also features our friend/manager/co-host/sidekick, Claire Fragomeni. We’re thankful for her help in getting our podcast off the ground.

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Produced by Zach Van Dyke

In-law relationships are universally challenging. Marriage is never as simple as joining two people together -- a whole host of family members, expectations, learned behaviors, customs, and inside jokes come along for the ride! It's no wonder people struggle with the weight of dividing loyalty between family of origin and new spouse. We'll talk about why combining family systems is like living in a foreign land, and how we can approach in-law relationships with honor, respect, and appreciation.

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Check out Invisible Loyalties: Reciprocity in Intergenerational Family Therapy by Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy

If you are preparing to get married, we highly recommend premarital therapy that acknowledges and explores the combining of your family systems. Look for a therapist who uses the tool Prepare & Enrich.

For family therapy (you can bring the in-laws!!!) in the Chicagoland area, check out the Center for Family and Relational Health at Wheaton College.

Cover art photo: July 1992, joining our families together

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produced by Zach Van Dyke