Marriage Gets Better With Time: Communication, Parenting & Partnership | Chris LeVeque

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Marriage Gets Better With Time: Communication, Parenting & Partnership | Chris LeVeque

On this episode of The Be Well by Kelly podcast, I'm joined by my husband, Chris, for an honest conversation about marriage, parenting, and what it actually looks like to build a life and a business together.

We dig into balancing work and family, raising three boys, making time for sports and everyday family life, and the values we're most intentional about passing on to our kids. It's a candid, real-life look behind the scenes of our partnership, no polished version, just what actually works (and what doesn't) day to day.

We also get into the harder-to-talk-about stuff: communication, supporting each other through busy seasons, giving each other space, and what actually helps a marriage grow stronger over time instead of just getting by. If you've ever wondered how two people juggle careers, kids, and a relationship without losing themselves in the process, this episode is for you.

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Show Notes
  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:01:50 - How Kelly and Chris Divide Responsibilities at Home
  • 00:05:52 - Balancing Work, Family and Busy Seasons
  • 00:07:00 - What Chris Would Change About Kelly’s Work Style
  • 00:09:04 - The “Motherlode” Code Word and Being Present With the Kids
  • 00:10:28 - Parenting Three Boys at Different Ages
  • 00:15:36 - When Chris Feels Like He’s at His Best as a Dad
  • 00:18:48 - Teaching Kids Independence and Responsibility
  • 00:21:48 - The Biggest Misconception About Their Marriage
  • 00:26:12 - The Reality of Working Together as a Couple
  • 00:34:26 - What It Takes to Support an Entrepreneurial Partner
  • 00:35:04 - Why Your Partner Needs a Cheerleader, Not a Critic
  • 00:41:28 - Finding Time and Inspiration to Be Creative
  • 00:44:12 - Chris’s Ideal Day and Finding Time for Creativity
  • 00:48:18 - Making Time for Your Relationship With Three Kids
  • 00:53:28 - Following Your Kids’ Passions
  • 00:57:02 - Values They Want to Teach Their Boys
  • 01:03:06 - Giving Each Other Space Without Creating Distance
  • 01:05:24 - Communication and Emotional Connection
  • 01:06:06 - Balancing Marriage and Business Stress
  • 01:08:42 - Parenting Hills to Die On
  • 01:13:50 - Raising Boys to Become Respectful Men
  • 01:18:30 - The Secret to a Marriage That Gets Better Over Time
  • 01:23:00 - Quick-Fire Questions
  • 01:26:50 - Final Thoughts

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