Turns out, the strongest relationships are built in the small, everyday choices—calling back the same day, asking for the number with a shaking hand, raising the hard topics early, and repairing fully when it gets messy. Steve joins us to share how clear intentions, shared faith, and no-games honesty turned an easy spark into a marriage he’s proud to wake up and choose.

He opens up about navigating an age difference, the childfree decision, values alignment, and his checklists. He shares how trust grew between his then-girlfriend and him.

He shares their “seven-hour talk” approach — a tool that helps them to slow down, validate each other, de-escalate conflict, and work through challenges as a team. He breaks down the habits that keep them close, and he also names the traps many fall into—overweighting looks, ignoring red flags, and dating for potential instead of alignment.

If you want to hit a 'jackpot' like Steve does, this conversation is worth your attention!

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What if the biggest upgrade in love isn’t a grand gesture—but a brave sentence said at the right time?

In this episode, we sit down with Pie—a nurse, a seasoned relationship wellness coach, mom of two, and partner of 25 years—to unpack the everyday choices that turn relationships from guesswork into something steady, grounded, and joyful. Blending professional insight with lived experience, Pie brings the kind of clarity that only comes from both studying relationships and practicing them over decades. From the very first phone call to the hard conversations after a fight, we explore how timing, tone, and kindness shape every stage of real connection.

We start with the foundation: knowing yourself, naming your needs, and understanding how and when to communicate with your partner. Pie shares practical ways to stop emotional spirals, explains why tone matters just as much as words, and offers simple tips to instantly restore respect. For modern daters, we break down realistic ways to build real chemistry and intimacy. Attraction, we learn, grows from emotional safety, equality, and consistent effort.

Inside long-term love, intimacy is maintenance—not magic. We get tactical about keeping the spark alive while juggling work and parenting. We also draw clear lines around non-negotiables when choosing a partner, what real repair requires when trust is broken, and why boundaries only work when they come with consequences. We even unpack the difference between support and illusion—touching on “fantasies” versus “ultimatums.”

And if you’re thinking long-term, Pie shares what truly predicts durability: how your partner fights, repairs, and shows up for family. Patterns matter—because they repeat.

If you’re ready to trade mind-reading for real conversation and build a love that can weather different seasons, this episode is for you.

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Hosted by Tongalag Liu (aka Tea), The Dating Chit is a story-driven podcast that slows dating down—cutting through the chaos of swipes and mixed signals. Each episode dives deep into the emotional realities of dating today, featuring emotionally available singles and happy couples who share honest stories, unique archetypes, and meaningful relationship insights. Expect real talk, emotional fluency, and a new kind of clarity—so you can date with knowledge and confidence.

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