8 Relationship Insights That Can Help You NOW | Luke and LJ Meates | Couple Goals S1 BONUS
Couple GoalsShow Notes
What does hosting a relationships podcast do to your marriage? Would it become couples therapy, showing you all the issues you hadn't dealt with? Or does it bring you closer together as you talk with inspiring couples who share their stories of overcoming struggles and building strong relationships.
In a special bonus episode to celebrate the conclusion of the first ever season of Couple Goals, we turned the tables on our hosts, Luke and LJ Meates. Now they're the ones in the hot seat! We reached out to all the guests who have been on the show this year and they've sent in their questions for the Meates' to answer.
Luke and LJ have also gathered their TOP RELATIONSHIP TIPS from every conversation this season. These are the things that hit them hardest, caused them to re-examine their relationship and gave them practical things to try.
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How do we make relationships work in the face of everything life throws at us, in a culture where it feels like everything is against commitment and long-term love?
Every episode, two couples share honest relationship stories about their best and worst moments together - revealing how they survived relationship challenges, what they learned, and how their couples advice could benefit us all.
Featuring deep conversations about real relationships that don't hide the hard stuff, this couples podcast is for anyone seeking relationship advice, wants to hear authentic love stories, or simply loves love.
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