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?

00:00 – The myth of 50/50 balance in marriage00:18 – Welcome back + life with newborn Leo01:13 – Why dating doesn’t stop after marriage02:22 – Shifts from excitement to building in long-term relationships03:47 – Comfort vs. complacency in love04:47 – Attraction and seeing your partner anew06:08 – Postpartum struggles + self-compassion07:58 – The role of resentment and imbalance10:13 – Full-throttle life vs. balance13:03 – Reassurance and going “100/100”14:13 – Love languages: speaking what your partner understands15:41 – Dating yourself vs. dating your partner17:21 – Acts of service vs. words of affirmation18:09 – Applying love languages to friendships19:29 – Building intentional friendships as adults20:05 – Why friends offer perspectives partners can’t22:15 – Avoiding surface-level connections23:09 – Treating friendship like dating23:51 – Outro & reminder to subscribe