145. It's not a big thing, it's a million things, featuring Carol Bruess

In a culture where we only like to show the glamour shots full of shiny happy people, it’s time to have the uncomfortable conversation and share the hard truth: Life Is Messy. 

Sadly, many things are left out when we discuss marriage, leaving us with an unrealistic view skewed by movies and social media. Relationship researcher, professor, and author Dr. Carol Bruess hilariously discusses that all relationships are messy (and that’s okay), and that it’s the little things that can elevate your relationship—and even help you live longer.

Watch the full clip here.

For more info, go to www.carolbruess.com, or check out her books:

• What Happy Couples Do: Belly Button Fuzz & Bare-Chested Hugs—The Loving Little Rituals of Romance  

• What Happy Parents Do: Ninety-Three Cents and a Little Humpty Dumpty—The Loving Little Rituals of a Child-Proof Marriage.

These are tough days, so reach out to get the help you need. Go to www.betterhelp.com/pgish to get connected to a licensed therapist for your family.

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