Love for Life Podcast
The podcast for modern couples who want real connection that lasts.
Hosted by relationship and family coach Nichole Farrow and her husband Ben, this show is for couples trying to stay close while raising kids, building careers, and handling the stress of everyday life. Each week, they unpack the real issues behind modern relationships—intimacy, emotional connection, mental load, conflict, communication, and the quiet resentments no one talks about.
With a mix of expert insight and raw honesty, Nichole and Ben give you practical tools to strengthen your relationship, raise emotionally secure kids, and create a life you both actually want. Because working on your relationship isn’t just for when things go wrong—it’s a lifestyle choice that impacts everything. Research shows couples who invest in their connection are 6x more successful and live 4 years longer.
If you’re ready to break generational cycles, ditch the surface-level advice, and do the real work of love—this is your podcast.
Love for Life Podcast
#8: Are We Expecting Too Much From Marriage? Why Modern Love Feels So Heavy
We used to get married for survival, security, or social status. Now, we expect our partner to be our best friend, lover, co-parent, therapist, financial teammate—and somehow keep it passionate too.
In this episode, Nichole and Ben unpack the unspoken pressure of modern relationships. They explore how marriage has changed over the years—from a practical arrangement to an all-encompassing emotional partnership—and ask the question many couples are quietly wondering: Are we asking too much from one person?
They talk about the impact of shifting gender roles, the rise in female-led divorces, and how longer life expectancy has made “forever” feel even more overwhelming. They also share what happens when you’re both stretched thin by work, parenting, and personal growth—and how to find your way back to each other when it feels like no one has anything left to give.
If you’ve ever felt like your marriage is good on paper but hard in practice—this episode will help you understand why. And what you can do about it.
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