#349 How To Keep Your Relationship Thriving (and your partner alive)

Planning a wedding is like playing a game of Jenga with your relationship. One wrong move, and the whole thing can come crashing down. But fear not, my dear friends! That's where premarital counseling comes in - it's like adding extra support to your shaky tower of love. Trust me, you don't want those pesky issues popping up later in marriage like an unwanted pimple on your wedding day. Listen in as Michelle interview’s Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT and co-founder of OURS premarital counseling. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full episodes TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle Bonus Episodes and more Our Guest Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT is a couples therapist and the cofounder of OURS premarital counseling. She is also the author of I Want This To Work, an inclusive guide to relationships. She lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, 5 year old son, and labradoodle. Topics We Covered Get Ahead of the Game: Tips on Being Proactive and Taking Action Dealing with Déjà Vu: Managing Recurring Issues in Your Relationship The Big Talk: Discussing Intimate Topics like Sex and Money with Your Partner Opposites Attract...or Do They? How to Handle a Partner Who's Your Polar Opposite Stress Less, Love More: Navigating Life's Tough Times as a Couple When Opposites Collide: Making Your Lifestyles and Differences Work for Both of You Family Ties and In-Law Blues: Setting a Game Plan for Dealing with Family Culture Money Matters: Understanding Each Other's Financial Philosophy Preventative Measures 101: How to Keep Issues at Bay in Your Relationship Stand Up for Yourself: Saying No Without Compromising Your Beliefs Celebrate Diversity: Embracing Your Differences as a Couple Finding Common Ground: The Art of Compromise in Relationships Links OURS Use Code: BIGWEDDING for 15% off the Full Premarital Experience Elizabeth’s Written Work OURS on IG: @ours.wellness Elizabeth on IG: @lizlistens The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. Easy to get in touch with. Email us at [email protected] or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices