Yes, Dear

Money stress can quietly divide even strong couples—but what if the real issue isn’t actually money? In this episode of Yes, Dear , Patrick and Dana get real about financial pressure, separate accounts, resentment, expectations, and the subtle ways couples stop acting like a team. From “my money vs. your money” to the pressure of trying to hold everything together, this conversation goes deeper th...

In this episode of Yes, Dear , Patrick and Dana have a real and honest conversation about what happens when couples feel stressed, stuck, disconnected, and out of alignment—and how they begin finding their way back to each other again. They talk about: Why isolation is dangerous in marriage The power of “mirror work” instead of blame How comparison quietly damages relationships What couples really...

Some weeks are just… a lot.  In this episode of Yes, Dear, we start with jokes about putting each other on “shut the hell up” mode, fighting over the remote, and fantasy football meltdowns—and end up in a really honest conversation about heroes. Not the movie kind. The real-life kind sitting at your dinner table. Patrick shares how one hard week shifted after a simple phone call with our son Chris...

The holidays are here — which means food, family, expectations, stress, joy, and sometimes… a whole lot of tension. In this episode of the Yes, Dear Podcast, we get real about the messy, funny, challenging, and meaningful parts of navigating the holidays as a couple. From forgotten recordings and outdated vocabulary (“knapsack,” anyone?) to family conflicts, boundaries, grief, and choosing to show...

In this episode of the Yes, Dear Podcast, Dana and Patrick dive into one of the most overlooked (and most needed) parts of marriage, dating your spouse. Whether you’ve been married a few years or a few decades, it’s easy to slip into “robot mode” and forget to intentionally pursue each other. They get real about the rhythms, ruts, and realities of long-term love—how to stoke the fire, rekindle fri...

If your marriage feels stuck or distant, this episode is for you. We talk about how to begin again—not by fixing your spouse, but by doing the inner work that reignites connection, peace, and partnership. Whether you’re starting over or simply need a reset, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to rebuild something beautiful together—because every great marriage begins again,...

How do you communicate with your spouse? Do you get stuck in power struggles fighting over who's right and who's wrong? Maybe you freeze or hold it all inside because you struggle to share your heart. No one is perfect at communicating. There's always room to improve so that we can move closer and closer to intimacy with each other.  Join us as we talk about communication.  Don&apos...

Parenting is the greatest honor and comes with some challenging moments and days. Today we're talking about parenting adult children. How do we transition and grow with them rather than drift apart? How do we let them fly and stay connected? We'll unpack some of these questions today.  Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that you get notified of the latest podcast. Please SHARE it with oth...

We all have ways we react with passive-aggressive behavior. We all have different ways it comes out. Today we're talking about ways this manifests in our lives, and how it affects our relationships, and we share tips on what to do about it. Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that you get notified of the latest podcast. Please SHARE it with others who need the encouragement. You can find us on...

In today's episode, we're talking all about boundaries.  Do you struggle with healthy boundaries in your life?  If so we hope you join us today as we dive into how we each learned and maintain them.  Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that you get notified of the latest podcast. Please SHARE it with others who need the encouragement. You can find us on Youtube as well if you prefer watchi...

 Life brings all kinds of challenges and responsibilities and so often one thing that seems to disappear is the intentional pursuit of each other.  It doesn't have to be that way.  Enjoy and have fun with each other. If you haven't done that in a long time we share a tip at the end on how to get started.  Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that you get notified of the latest podcast. Plea...

You don't have to be married long to know that marriage brings a lot of opportunities to ask for forgiveness. We're going to hurt each other along the way. We make mistakes, act selfish, and make decisions that hurt our spouse.  Moving towards intimacy will require us to forgive.  Join us today as we talk about justice and intimacy in our marriage.  Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that...

All marriages fall into one of three categories, intimacy, conflict, or withdrawal. Which one are you in?  Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that you get notified of the latest podcast. Please SHARE it with others who need the encouragement. You can find us on Youtube as well if you prefer watching the video. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5f49ISuP74litB2vX7yzAQ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE....

We all have expectations. Most of the time we don't realize we have them until we're fighting or struggling and left with feeling disappointed. It doesn't have to be that way. There is a way we learned that helped us discover each other's expectations along the way. We hope this helps you. Don't forget to FOLLOW us so that you get notified of the latest podcast. Please sha...

Hello and welcome! We are officially live and so excited about it. We want to give hope and help struggling marriages. You don't have to struggle alone. There is hope and help. We will share our struggles, challenges, and the many lessons we've learned along the way. We'll share the good, bad, and the funny.  Marriage takes work. It's never wasted energy or time. We are here to...

Hopelessness is a scary place to be. Many struggle with it. Big decisions are made in that place. We've been there. Our lack of intimacy, honesty, fear, and weariness caused us to believe the lies that there's no hope and it's too far gone. If you are there we get you. You are not alone. There is always hope.  You're not done until you decide you are done. Hope and healing are...