In this episode we open up about the reality of love, marriage, and friendship while raising a newborn and running companies. From the myth of balance to why you should never stop dating your partner, we dive into love languages, conflict, attraction, and the importance of intentional friendships.

We get raw about postpartum struggles, resentment, and how the smallest moments can build intimacy. Plus, we explore why dating your friends can be just as important as dating your partner.

💬 Join the conversation in the comments — how do you keep connection alive when life gets busy?

Timestamps & Topics

• 00:00 – The myth of 50/50 balance in marriage

• 00:18 – Welcome back + life with newborn Leo

• 01:13 – Why dating doesn’t stop after marriage

• 02:22 – Shifts from excitement to building in long-term relationships

• 03:47 – Comfort vs. complacency in love

• 04:47 – Attraction and seeing your partner anew

• 06:08 – Postpartum struggles + self-compassion

• 07:58 – The role of resentment and imbalance

• 10:13 – Full-throttle life vs. balance

• 13:03 – Reassurance and going “100/100”

• 14:13 – Love languages: speaking what your partner understands

• 15:41 – Dating yourself vs. dating your partner

• 17:21 – Acts of service vs. words of affirmation

• 18:09 – Applying love languages to friendships

• 19:29 – Building intentional friendships as adults

• 20:05 – Why friends offer perspectives partners can’t

• 22:15 – Avoiding surface-level connections

• 23:09 – Treating friendship like dating

• 23:51 – Outro & reminder to subscribe