Ep 8: 15+ Years of Love, Connection & Lessons: Our Relationship Blueprint

How do you build a relationship that lasts over 15 years, through life’s curveballs, loss, career chaos, and even feeding crocodiles? Ellie and Ross are sharing their personal blueprint for love, trust, and partnership in this juicy, laugh-out-loud episode of IRL with Ellie & Ross. What’s Inside This Episode: • How They Got Together: From a high school flirtation to falling head over heels two years later, discover how fate—and Ellie’s BS claim about her “fashion business goals”—ignited their love story. • Why Marriage Took Forever: Career ambitions, personal heartbreaks, and Ross’s unwavering patience (yes, he held onto a ring deposit for years) finally led to the big moment. • The Proposal You’ll Replay: Crocodiles, the Irwin family, and an unforgettable day at Australia Zoo.. this was not the day Ellie had originally planned but turned out to be even better. • Laying the Foundations: the secrets behind dodging communication disasters and cultivating real understanding • Respecting Differences: How to embrace and even celebrate your partner’s quirks—even when they drive you crazy sometimes • Building Trust and Vulnerability: Why these two go hand in hand and how they’ve strengthened Ellie and Ross’s bond over the years. • Creating a Shared Vision: Tips for crafting a future together that fuels both your dreams and your relationship goals. From non-negotiables to deep dives into what love really means, this episode is a blend of heartfelt advice, wild stories, and tips to help strengthen your own relationships or be clear on before you enter into one.  Spoiler: They’re answering the big question: What does it really take to make love last? So whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, this episode is packed with relatable moments, real honesty, and lessons that helped Ellie and Ross find love and keep it.  Share your thoughts with Ellie and Ross via voice note Keep up with the latest on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@irlwithus TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@irlwithus Want to partner? Contact: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Produced by Fōcl Media:  https://foclmedia.com.au/