The 10 Year Marriage

About The 10 Year Marriage Podcast

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Podcast Hosts

Dave and Angela Tina

Real conversations about marriage, commitment, and conscious partnering.

Join us as we explore the ups and downs of marriage and ask the big question: would we renew our vows after 10 years?

Episode 1 - The Four Attachment Styles

This week we talk about communication and conflict resolution. We will discuss our contrasting communication styles: one of us tends to avoid conflict, while the other is more direct and confrontational. We reflect on how these tendencies have impacted our relationship over the years and acknowledge the importance of open communication, even if it leads to uncomfortable confrontations.

The conversation also touches on the concept of attachment styles, including avoidant, anxious, and secure attachments, and how our own style affects our interactions. We discuss how engaging in difficult conversations, rather than avoiding them, often strengthens our relationship and leads to deeper understanding. Additionally, we highlight the importance of choosing each other repeatedly in a relationship, even during challenging times, and maintaining a balance of individual and shared goals. In short, honest communication, even in conflict, is key to a healthy and lasting relationship.

Episode 2 - Finances

In this episode we explore our perspectives on financial decisions, gender roles, and relationship dynamics. We will discuss our joint financial approach, preferring a shared account system over separate accounts to avoid transactional behaviors and foster a sense of unity.

The conversation touches on topics such as career goals, personal growth, and self-worth, with Dave reflecting on the value of showing self-respect and confidence through material symbols (e.g., a luxury car) and Angie questioning high-cost purchases unless they contribute to personal or professional growth. We also delve into the importance of mutual respect and trust in our relationship, emphasizing our belief that shared goals and open communication are essential.

We wrap this week up considering broader relationship concepts, such as balancing independence with partnership, managing career-driven ambition alongside family responsibilities, and the importance of staying aligned on financial and personal goals. And we conclude with a shared view that a committed relationship should be “all in,” based on unity, support, and truth, rather than being halfway or transactional.

Episode 3 - How They Met

This week we share the story of our relationship, from our first meeting and initial attraction to building a life together. The conversation covers the early stages of our romance, how we navigated past relationships, our unique courtship, and the humorous moments that characterized our dating life. We describe the ups and downs of getting engaged, marriage, and the challenges of parenting, moving houses, and starting a business together.
We reflect on the growth we’ve experienced individually and as partners, highlighting the importance of commitment, personal growth, and mutual support. We discuss the significance of our “ten-year marriage contract,” a symbolic way to recommit and embrace the changes that come with life’s different stages. We talk about the importance of staying present and nurturing our relationship through life’s chaos, with the belief that every stage brings new depths to our connection. Our story emphasizes resilience, loyalty, and the belief that a lasting relationship requires ongoing investment and an openness to evolving together.