The Relationship Rules We Take Very Seriously

We just got married… but we’re still dating. In this episode, Jonathan joins me for a very personal conversation about one of the things we want to protect most in our marriage: intentional time together. We talk about why date night matters to us, why we actually put it on the calendar, and why a great date doesn’t have to involve an expensive restaurant, or cost anything at all. Sometimes it’s dinner out. Sometimes it’s a walk, a drive in the little truck, sitting by the firepit, listening to music, or staying home together. The point isn’t where we go. The expense is optional. The intention isn’t. We also talk about getting out of the sweatpants and making an effort for each other, putting our phones away, lingering instead of rushing, and why some of our favorite conversations happen on the couch after we get home. We dig into our different love languages, the importance of being both interesting and interested, and why I don’t just want to know Jonathan, I want to keep getting to know him. And date night isn’t the only time we protect. We share details about our 6:00 boundary Because two independent people can have full lives of their own and still choose, over and over again, to reconnect. We also get into the bigger question: What happens when couples stop being intentional? When does partnership start feeling more like schedules, chores and roommates than two people who actually chose each other? Marriage may have changed our relationship status. It didn’t change our desire to date each other. If you’ve been with someone for six months, six years or thirty years, maybe the question isn’t, “When was our last date?” Maybe it’s: Are we still choosing each other? ——— Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this. http://joywithlisa.com   / find_joy_no_regrets     / 1ha53wjakc