August Love Story

Artieka and Tommy discuss a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences about what makes a relationship successful. We also tackle a relationship that has passed its expiration date. 

On this week's episode, Artieka and Tommy discuss marrying for looks, money or personality.    Additionally, they answer a listening letter about dating with kids.  

In this week's episode, we are discussing how long you should date before getting married, our new favorite TV show, Married at First Sight and arranged marriages. Additionally, we help a listener solve a financial question in her relationship.  Please like, rate, comment and subscribe.

We're back! We are kicking off Season 3 of August Love Story talking about Entanglement, Open Marriage and lessons for our daughter about self worth. Please join us as we weigh in on those topics.

Artieka and Tommy discuss why they decided to have kids now versus in the future and also if they will have more children in the future. They also have a non-listener letter about the rise (or fall) of a relationship due to social distancing.

Artieka and Tommy are discussing the nine most common in-law issues and how to resolve them.  We also answer a listener later about spouses and tinder.

Tommy and Artieka talk about their movie watching experience with the film, the Photograph and what they hope to teach the next generation about love and the pursuit of martial (or not) happiness.

This week we are talking about the 5 love languages. Listen in as we explain what the test means, how we can adapt it into our relationship and what our results are.

Tommy and Artieka discuss where their love story began and where they hope it grows. They also discuss situationships in the listener letter.

Join Artieka and Tommy as they discuss 50/50 in relationships this week. They will dissect what healthy percentages are for their relationship and even get a listener letter that stumps Tommy.

Join us this week for a family discussion on leaving your family and making the family you create with your spouse the most important one that you have.

This week on August Love Story, Artieka and Tommy discuss the love refresh and what it means to refresh their relationship. 

Artieka and Tommy take on the break down of how your birth order within your family impacts your relationships with special guests Greg & Allyson. Greg is a member of the musical duo Akronym Music and Allyson is his fiance who is currently studying psychology. Listen as we dissect how we feel our placement within our families impacts our relationships. 

Join us this week as we discuss and dissect an article "What A Difference When Husbands Help At Home" and talk about how communication is key.

Tommy and Artieka are discussing their lack of date night and why they need to do it more often. They also introduce a challenge of #datemoredateoften.

This week we discuss #relationshipgoals and how a lot of people fall prey to them. Join us as we discuss the good, bad and ugly about looking at relationships through rose colored glasses. 

Artieka and Tommy discuss why she needs him to say "please" and "thank you" to her instead of just stating what he wants and needs. Join us in the discussion.

Tommy and Artieka talk about deal breakers. What theirs are, if you can get past them and why Tommy didn't have enough of them. 

Artieka and Tommy are Back with season 2 updates as well as a conversation on being a provider vs being a supportive husband.   Also, find up what we were up to during our long break.

Tommy and Artieka discuss the parts of wedding and vows (for that matter)that they hate.

Artieka and Tommy discuss keeping the spark in your relationship with guest Erika and Demond Walker. The guys discuss how they keep their wives from being bored in the relationship and what they do to keep the spark going when life gets to be a lot.

Tommy and Artieka discuss their New Year Resolutions and previous goals from 2018.

Artieka and Tommy discuss some of their favorite times and how they have become traditions over the years.

Tommy discusses why he enjoys referring to Artieka as "his wife" and not by her name.

After viewing recent episodes of reality TV, Tommy and Artieka discuss open relationships and how they work.