Ep 249: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on their own long-term relationships and how they’ve been able to keep the spark alive through all of life’s peaks and valleys. We give our opinions on why we think distance happens in relationships, how to identify if a spark is worth rekindling, or if it’s time to go separate ways. We also share a ton of tangible tips to keep your relationship joy filled, love filled, exciting and inspiring. In this catch up segment, Ceara shares about her trip to LA for a new freelance client which was off to a chaotic start but turned out to make a good story. Then she got to visit friends who live in LA and they went on a haunted hayrack ride. Allison gives a breakdown of her week, which entailed her usual routine activities, but there were also some unexpected exciting events such as getting her Dutch visa, finishing a project for her secondhand store, and her friend’s baby being born. TAKEAWAYS:Self-awareness is crucial for being a great partner.Long-term relationships require intentional effort and maintenance.Social media can create unrealistic expectations in relationships.Emotional and physical wellness are key to a healthy partnership.Regular check-ins and open communication strengthen relationships.Understanding each other's love languages enhances connection.Scheduling intentional time together helps maintain the spark.Surprising each other with small gestures can reignite excitement.Gratitude and positive reinforcement foster a supportive environment.Continuous personal growth benefits both individuals and the relationship.RELATED EPISODES:Episode # 121 - How Our Core Values Can Lead To Conflict In Our Most Valuable RelationshipsEpisode # 130 - Finding Aligned Friendships and Activities To Do TogetherEpisode # 190 - Green Flags To Look For In Healthy Friendships and Relationships with Rachel LovelyEpisode # 222 - Relationship Real Talk: Ego Checks, Vulnerable Conversations, Financial Strain and Overcoming Insecurities MENTIONS:Allison’s Store in Omaha - 1404 Collective1404 Collective - Community Content ProgramBaby Registry Unboxing on Allison’s Facebook - Part 1 and Part 2TikTok Featuring Games for 2 People - Watch HereDiscover Your Kink Archetype - Free BDSM Test SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/alreadyfriendsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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