Why Women Fall for "Potential" Not Reality | Relationship Advice with Vilma Putt

What does it actually take to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime? In this episode of The Corporate Escapists, Christine sits down with relationship therapist, counsellor and coach Vilma Putt to unpack honest, practical relationship advice for couples navigating real life — not just the highlight reel. Vilma has been married to her high-school sweetheart Matt for over 31 years, and as the founder of Laleo Counselling & Coaching, she's spent her career helping couples move from conflict to connection. In this conversation, she shares why lasting relationships aren't built by chance but by intentional choices, and why treating your partner as a teammate — not an adversary — changes everything. We cover: ✔️ Why maintaining your own self-worth is the foundation of a healthy relationship ✔️ How to have honest conversations with your partner, even in hard seasons ✔️ Why relationships take constant effort — and what "choosing to be your best self" really looks like day to day ✔️ How couples can shift from a conflict mindset to a team mindset ✔️ Why women often see a man's potential instead of accepting where he's at — and how to encourage growth without asking someone to change who they are ✔️ Book recommendations: Fascinating Womanhood and Man of Steel and Velvet ✔️ Vilma's upcoming relationship seminar with Creative Hearts Co on September 29th, where she'll share 11 relationship processes she and her husband have developed over their marriage 👤 ABOUT VILMA PUTT Vilma Putt is a Lover of Life, relationship therapist, counsellor and coach, speaker, wife, and mama to four adult children (and a grandmama too!). She's passionate about helping people build deeper connection with God, themselves, and others — both romantic and platonic. As founder of Laleo Counselling & Coaching, Vilma helps individuals and couples navigate relationships with greater understanding, authenticity and love. 🔗 CONNECT WITH VILMA Website: ⁠https://laleo.com.au⁠ Instagram: ⁠  / vilma_putt⁠   GET THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE NOW: https://www.thecorporateescapists.com... 🔥 Meet Your Host, Christine Innes – the Visibility Queen behind The Corporate Escapists. 5× #1 International Bestselling Author, Editor, TV Show & Podcast Host, Speaker, and Educator. Once a high-flying corporate queen, I had the title, the salary, the lifestyle… but felt completely dead inside. Hitting rock bottom forced me to face the truth: I didn’t know who I really was. Through years of inner work, I rebuilt my life and designed a business that lights me up — and now I help others do the same. Today, I show entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers how to use their story to build visibility, attract more clients, and create a legacy that matters. ✨ Follow me for daily inspiration and strategies to escape the ordinary, share your story with confidence, and finally be SEEN. 👉 Join my world: Facebook:   / christineinnescoach   Instagram:   / christine_innes   Community: https://bit.ly/theescapeeclub