Choosing the Hard, Choosing Each Other | Kaitlyn and Tommy

What does it really take to build a relationship that lasts, especially when it starts with long distance, emotional baggage, and a whole lot of uncertainty?This week on The Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Kaitlyn and Tommy to talk about the journey from strangers on a group camping trip to partners preparing for marriage. From motorcycles in the Tetons to late night phone calls, long drives between Salt Lake and St. George, and learning how to communicate through discomfort, their story is full of honesty, growth, and intention.Together, they open up about navigating trust after toxic relationships, what it actually looks like to choose each other on hard days, and how working in mental health has shaped the way they show up for one another. They share practical tools like their “don’t slip” rule for tough conversations and reflect on how love evolves from fireworks into something steadier, deeper, and more intentional.This episode is for anyone who has ever questioned whether love should feel easy, struggled with communication, or wondered what it means to truly commit to another person. Kaitlyn and Tommy remind us that love is not just about the highlight moments. It is about choosing the same person again and again, even when it is uncomfortable.Connect with Mary and The Anniversary Podcast here:Personal Instagram: @maclwardPodcast Instagram: @theanniversarypodMore links: linktr.ee/theanniversarypodcast