In this episode, I sit down with marriage coach Michelle Purta for an honest, layered conversation about what it really takes to build a healthy relationship.
So many of us grew up believing that love was something you feel... that if you just found “the one,” everything else would fall into place. But as Michelle shares, lasting love isn’t luck or magic. It’s built on emotional maturity, communication, and the willingness to take accountability for our own part in the relationship.
We explore what it means to be the “common denominator” in your relationship patterns and how to move from blame and resentment toward self-reflection and change. Michelle also breaks down the myth that happiness in marriage means being happy all the time and explains why learning to know—and love—yourself is the foundation for intimacy, connection, and better communication.
Together, we talk about:
Why healthy marriages aren’t just for the lucky ones
The difference between taking accountability and blaming yourself
How to show up as the partner you want to be (without losing yourself)
Why fear of the unknown keeps so many women stuck in unfulfilling relationships
How honesty with yourself creates emotional and physical intimacy
The power of sharing your self-discovery journey with your partner
Practical ways to rebuild connection, communication, and desire
This episode is a reminder that love is not a feeling you chase—it’s a daily choice, a practice, and a reflection of how deeply you know and honor yourself.
If you’ve ever wondered why your marriage feels disconnected, or how to bring back emotional and physical closeness, this conversation will give you a compassionate, realistic roadmap for what’s possible when you start with you.
Connect with Michelle:
Social media: michellepurtacoaching
Email: michelle@michellepurta.com
Free Marriage Workbook: https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/marriage360
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