# 20 Years Of Marriage Taught Me This About Love | Stef Sifandos

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Podcast: [The Michael Chernow Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201)
Published: 2026-06-24T16:20:45+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kreaturesofhabitpodcast/episodes/20-Years-Of-Marriage-Taught-Me-This-About-Love--Stef-Sifandos-e3l7sc2
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Duration seconds: 4264

## Resource

In this episode of The Michael Chernow Podcast, Michael sits down with Stef Sifandos for a powerful conversation on love, relationships, marriage, intimacy, ego, and why real connection feels harder than ever.They talk about how social media creates the illusion of connection, why so many people push love away, and how old survival patterns can quietly destroy relationships. Michael opens up about his 20+ year relationship with his wife, the work it takes to keep love strong, and why communication, self-awareness, and healthy conflict matter so much.This conversation goes deep into marriage, attraction, conflict, generational trauma, fatherhood, addiction, and what it actually means to feel loved. If you’ve ever struggled with intimacy, communication, or staying connected in a relationship, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations around health, relationships, recovery, growth, and what it takes to live a more fulfilled life. #TheMichaelChernowPodcast #Relationships #Marriage #Love #SelfAwareness #Healing #PersonalGrowth #Intimacy

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