# Wedding Planning & Relationship Real Talk: Valentine’s Q&A with Ian

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Podcast: [The EMPWR Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-empwr-podcast-7193993)
Published: 2026-02-11T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/p969720/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/PNO3309405408.mp3
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## Resource

What if the secret to a lasting relationship isn't perfection, but choosing each other every single day, even when life gets messy, busy, and blended? In this Valentine's Day episode, Ian and I are pulling back the curtain on our relationship: how we keep the spark alive, navigate life as a blended family, handle conflict, blend finances, and stay best friends through it all. We're also giving you a wedding update: From our venue and vision to the design details, music, florals, and why we're skipping the traditional bridal party. We answer your most-asked relationship questions: How do we deal with routine changes when we have the kids versus when we don't? How often should intimacy happen to keep things healthy? What do we protect in our relationship as life gets busier? And the big one: how do you get your partner more aligned with a wellness lifestyle when they're just not interested? This conversation is honest, real, and full of the little things that actually matter. From over-communicating instead of guessing to never stopping dating each other, protecting each other's inner child during conflict, and why leading by example is more powerful than forcing change. We're sharing what's working for us and what we've learned the hard way. We also talk about Valentine's Day, why we don't go out on the actual day, how we celebrate love with our kids, and why romance looks different for everyone. Plus, a rapid-fire round that gets into who apologizes first, who's more dramatic when hungry, and who steals all the blankets (spoiler: it's me). If you're in a relationship, building one, or just want to believe that healthy love is still possible, this episode is for you. Love isn't about having it all figured out. It's about showing up, compromising, communicating, and choo…

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