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What happens when you need space to grieve… but the people you love take your absence personally? This week on How Married Are You?!, we received an email from a woman struggling with a friendship she thought would last a lifetime. NEW SONGS BY BELEAF: https://monopoly.lnk.to/fdphie BLACK LOVE STORY https://monopoly.lnk.to/4epgfn SUGAR WATERResources & LinksEmber mug Yvette Loves 🍵💍https://b...

How long are you supposed to fight for a marriage when the person you're married to keeps betraying your trust? This week on How Married Are You?!, a woman writes in after 17 years of marriage with a question that goes far beyond whether she should get divorced. Her husband has admitted to an emotional affair, and she's discovered a pattern of inappropriate relationships with other women s...

Your little sister is about to marry someone you believe is completely wrong for her. Do you speak up… or mind your business? This week, a 29-year-old woman writes in about her 20-year-old sister, whose boyfriend is preparing to propose on her 21st birthday. She doesn't like the relationship. Her sister has changed. She believes she's settling. She worries she's losing pieces of herself trying to...

What happens when you want to change the person you love, but you haven't done the work to change yourself? This week on How Married Are You?!, a young man writes in asking for advice about his relationship with his girlfriend and her three-year-old daughter. He loves them both, but he's struggling with how his girlfriend parents, how she manages her responsibilities, and what their future...

In Episode 304 of How Married Are You?!, what starts as a conversation about our podcast, our dreams, and the future of our family turns into a much deeper conversation about ambition, creative control, and what happens when one spouse feels like their voice is getting lost in the life you're building together. NEW SONGS BY BELEAF: https://monopoly.lnk.to/fdphie BLACK LOVE STORY https://monopo...

What do you do when your spouse is depressed…and everything you know how to do is try to fix it? A newlywed husband wrote in because his wife is battling depression. He loves her, he wants to help her, and he’s realizing that giving her solutions may not be what she needs from him. That opened up a much bigger conversation for us about our own marriage: how we experience depression differently, gi...

She thought sex would be the EASY part of marriage. Then she got married. Almost a year into her marriage, a listener writes in because intimacy hasn't become what she imagined it would be. Her first sexual experience with her husband left her disappointed—not only physically, but by the way he responded to her in such a vulnerable moment. They've talked about it. He's apologized. But...

We're back. After taking our first real break in a long time, we're finally back for Season 301 of How Married Are You? This season brings some big changes for our family. We're sharing updates on the kids starting a hybrid homeschool program, what this new season looks like for our marriage, and why we've decided to invest even more intentionally into this community. Then we dive...

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Not every conflict in marriage is about who's right. Sometimes it's about two people trying their best... while carrying different priorities. In this episode of How Married Are You?, what starts as a disagreement over youth hockey and Girl Scouts turns into a much bigger conversation about marriage, ambition, parenting, family systems, and what happens when every "good thing" be...

How do you keep fighting for a marriage when it feels like you're the only one trying? In this episode, we talk about emotional neglect, vulnerability, communication, and why a lack of intimacy is often a symptom not the root issue. We also share our thoughts on the emotional weight of raising Black children in today's climate and how recent events have impacted our family. Patreon Aftersh...

"My faith says trust God. My reality says I'm exhausted."A listener approaching her 29th birthday writes in with a question that many believers quietly wrestle with:What do you do when your faith and your reality seem to be telling two different stories? After years of investing in her career, serving faithfully in church, pursuing creative dreams, navigating racism in Christian spac...

A listener writes in with an urgent dilemma. After years of financial hardship, layoffs, relocation, and navigating life as a stay-at-home mom, she discovers she's unexpectedly pregnant with baby number two. While she and her fiancé always wanted more children, they planned to wait until life felt more secure. Now they're wrestling with difficult questions:Can you afford to have another ch...

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This week on How Married Are You?!, we respond to a follow-up email from a wife trying to rebuild connection in her marriage while navigating exhaustion, cultural expectations, difficult in-law dynamics, and the weight of carrying too much for too long. Resources & Links Donate to Theo's Hockey Team: Cash App: $BeleafyVenmo: @MrsMelanin Ember mug Yvette Loves 🍵💍https://bit.ly/4lfn38iMent...

We dive into a powerful listener message from a wife and mother walking through a difficult season in marriage, financial pressure, and the challenge of waiting on God when the next step isn’t clear. Resources & LinksEmber mug Yvette Loves 🍵💍https://bit.ly/4lfn38iMentor Couple Wait List 🫂🖤https://forms.gle/VcUDRgf6km9kHWEK7Release Rest Remain 📖✨https://a.co/d/ihBmSdOFather Yourself First...

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What started as a simple morning turned into a full-blown meltdown, a parenting debate, and a real conversation about how we show up for each other. Resources & LinksEmber mug Yvette Loves 🍵💍https://bit.ly/4lfn38iMentor Couple Wait List 🫂🖤https://forms.gle/VcUDRgf6km9kHWEK7Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Anaya 🍪💛https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/anaya778725Release Rest Remain 📖✨ht...

After leaving a 7-year toxic relationship, she did the work to heal, grow, and become more secure in herself. Then she met a man who seemed like everything she prayed for. He’s consistent, grounded in faith, emotionally present, and makes her feel safe in ways she’s never experienced before. Their connection feels deep, intentional, and healing. But there’s one problem… He still won’t commit. Reso...

A wife writes in feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, and unsure if her marriage is even worth saving anymore. Two kids. Financial pressure. Emotional exhaustion. And a husband who… won’t step up. Resources & LinksEmber mug Yvette Loves 🍵💍https://bit.ly/4lfn38iMentor Couple Wait List 🫂🖤https://forms.gle/VcUDRgf6km9kHWEK7Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Anaya 🍪💛https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.or...

How do you keep your past from ruining your present? In this episode,,we respond to a newlywed wrestling with a real question: How do you not project what you saw growing up onto your marriage? And the truth is… you probably will. We talk about:Why projection is almost unavoidable in relationshipsHow to recognize when it’s happeningThe difference between your partner’s behavior vs. your past wound...

How many chances is too many? In this conversation, we unpack what real repentance actually looks like, how to tell the difference between healing and just covering things up, the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, and how to know when it’s time to stay—or walk away. Patreon Segment: The real behind-the-scenes of life on the road—plumbing issues, locked doors, unexpected breakdowns, and the menta...

She said, “This is the best relationship I’ve ever had…”No drama. No toxicity. Just peace. But his family depends on him for everything. Now she’s wondering…Am I building a future with him or inheriting a responsibility I’m not ready for? Real question:Can love grow when pressure is already this heavy? Resources & LinksEmber mug Yvette Loves 🍵💍https://bit.ly/4lfn38iMentor Couple Wait List 🫂...

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