The Relationship Realist: How to Build a Marriage That Actually Works

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Midlife-ish Podcast

15 episodes

2 days ago

Helping women navigate midlife — you know, those years where you’re a full “adult”, but still feel like you have so much to figure out. Whether life feels a little too predictable or like it’s throwing plot twists every week, we’re here to make you feel seen and less alone, with a dose of humor along the way. Think of this as your group chat with girlfriends, and experts who actually have helpful advice.

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The Relationship Realist: How to Build a Marriage That Actually Works

Midlife-ish Podcast

1 hour 7 minutes 43 seconds

2 months ago

The Relationship Realist: How to Build a Marriage That Actually Works

A relationship isn’t a fairytale—it’s a skill. In this episode, we sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Anita Chlipala to talk about what it really takes to create a thriving partnership in the thick of modern life.

Anita shares the biggest misconceptions she sees about love and longevity, why timing matters more than drama, and how couples can proactively strengthen their bond (long before things go sideways). From dating smart to navigating mid-marriage identity shifts, she blends research-backed insights with no-BS advice that makes healthy love feel doable—not dreamy. This one’s for anyone who wants to stop coasting and start connecting.

Anita mentions Gottman's research and insights multiple times during the episode. Here's an article that explains the concept of the Four Horsemen, which she refers to:

https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/

The stories and inspiration that shape her work:

https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/brene-brown-rising-strong-excerpt

https://www.businessinsider.com/brene-browns-biggest-life-hack-is-a-simple-phrase-2015-8

Anita's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692814965/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482774756&sr=1-3&keywords=first+comes+us