Why Most Couples Fall Apart—The Secret to Staying in Love for Life | Lisa & Tom Bilyeu (Relationship Theory)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on April 26, 2017. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of longevity in relationships with none other than my amazing co-host, Tom Bilyeu!Guys, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to keep the spark alive, how to build a relationship that not only lasts but absolutely thrives, you're in the right place. Tom and I are here to share everything we’ve learned about communicating openly, balancing personal goals with partnership, and keeping the flame alive when life gets busy.From balancing ambition with love, to dealing with the realities of long-distance relationships, and even making time for that all-important couple's connection despite hectic schedules, we tackle it all. Trust me, these insights are both practical and heartfelt. Whether you're in the early stages of love or a long-term partnership, there's something here for you.So, grab your partner, grab a notebook, or just settle in for an enlightening conversation that will show you how love really can conquer all with the right strategies and mindset. It's about transformation, commitment, and a hell of a lot of love.SHOWNOTES00:00 Pregnancy Risks After Age 3504:05 Deciding on Family Planning Risks08:50 Uncertainty About Future Parenthood12:14 "Commitment to Real Engagement"12:50 "Engaging Community Through Persistence"16:48 "Intimate Recording Experience"21:01 Long-Distance Relationship Struggles24:32 Overwhelmed by Sweet Gestures28:24 "Olive Decision Dilemma"29:07 Gift-Giving Expectations Clash33:12 Defining Work-Life Boundaries36:47 Strategic Quality Time Ritual41:08 Balancing Agendas for Mutual Success43:32 "Ambition as Core Identity"46:16 "Authenticity and Shared Passion"51:21 "Embracing Sacrifices for Partnership"53:10 Aging with Confidence56:22 "Subscribe and Support Our Community"CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. BIOptimizers: Head to https://bioptimizers.com/impact and use code IMPACT for 10% off. OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaFOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu**********************************************************************LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact**********************************************************************FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.