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Watch Your Love Bloom15) Reflecting on 2024In this episode, we reflect on our journey through 2024—both as individuals and as a collective. We dive into the joyous moments, the challenges, and lessons learned. From personal milestones to shared experiences, we explore how 2024 shaped us and our relationship. We open up about the struggles we faced, how we navigated them together, and the moments that deepened our bond. With honesty and gratitude, we discuss what we’ve learned and how we plan to carry those lessons into 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re married, dating, or simply looking to reflect on your own year, we invite you to our...2025-02-0441 minWatch Your Love Bloom14) Family by Law; Friends by ChoiceJoin me (Darien) and my two incredible sisters-in-law (Lauren and Janae) as we talk through the ever-evolving dynamics of in-law relationships. This episode explores how our individual bonds have grown and strengthened over time, separate from my wife—their sister.
Through candid conversations, shared laughs, and a few heartwarming stories, we’ll unpack the journey of turning family by marriage into chosen friends. Whether you’re navigating your own in-law relationships, or just curious about how connections can thrive in unexpected places, this podcast offers an honest and uplifting perspective.
Question of the Episode:
To a...2025-01-1729 minWatch Your Love Bloom13) Navigating Conflict in MarriageIf you have a pulse, then you've probably been upset, disappointed, or angry about something before. What happens when your spouse triggers your frustration, or vice versa? In this episode, we discuss conflict resolution within marriage. At some point in time, you will disagree with your spouse, and that is okay. In many ways, the health of your marriage depends on how you prevent, navigate, and resolve tension. Throughout our conversation, we want you to consider a few things:
How have YOU historically navigated conflict in other areas of life?
When disagreeing with your spouse, do yo...2025-01-0734 minWatch Your Love Bloom12) Reflecting on Year One of MarriageJoin us for some lessons learned from year one of marriage! Reflecting on personal experiences and practical insights, we'll explore key lessons that can help new couples navigate this transformative period.
In year one, we encourage you to:
Restart the Clock
Expect Everything to Change and Nothing to Stay the Same
Enjoy Individual and Collective Hobbies.
Create the Love You Want
Get in Community with Other Married Couples
Check Your Alignment Routinely
Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt discussion on how to...2024-12-1139 minWatch Your Love Bloom11) Connecting with Your In-LawsSeason 2 is here! We kick off this season by exploring the often-overlooked reality that marrying your partner also means marrying their family. From cultivating bonds with grandparents, parents, siblings, and other close relatives, we discuss strategies for creating meaningful, individual connections. Ideally, your relationships with your current/future in-laws go beyond the obligatory phone calls/visits during the holidays and special occasions. We also tackle the tricky scenarios—when family dynamics become tense or when family relationships are nonexistent for you, your spouse, or both. How do these dynamics impact your relationship, and what can you do about it? Th...2024-12-0538 minWatch Your Love Bloom10) We Credit Card Hacked Our HoneymoonWelcome to the end of Season One!!! In this episode, we discuss credit card hacking our wedding. What is credit card hacking? Start the episode to find out. Just know that the benefits/reward points from 2 of our credit cards helped us TREMENDOUSLY with our honeymoon in the Cayman Islands. Remember that credit cards should be used responsibly; they are not a replacement for money that you do not have. Make sure that you do your own research and establish a wedding budget that makes the most financial sense in the short and long-term of your marriage. Wedding planning can be...2024-10-0223 minWatch Your Love Bloom9) We Ran a Half-Marathon in DC!On September 15th, we ran 13.1 miles through the streets of Washington, D.C.! “Why on earth would anybody do that?” you may ask. Well, we did it for several reasons: 1) because the memories; 2) because we can; 3) because why not? In this episode, we actually changed things up a little. We started with vlog-style footage of a date night. We answered some questions from “We’re Not Really Strangers” while driving to our new favorite pizza spot. You’ll see that we thoroughly enjoyed some impeccable pizza, then transitioned into the main episode about our half-marathon experience.
Question of the...2024-09-2437 minWatch Your Love Bloom8) Dating Long-DistanceWithin the first 4 years of dating, we spent a lot of time apart. For two months during the summer of 2016, we were 4000+ miles apart across two different countries. From Fall 2017 to Spring 2020, we lived 2744+ miles away from each other on opposite coasts of the United States. We learned SO MUCH about each other dating long-distance. In this episode, we share lessons learned from our long-distance season and offer some tips that can help other couples thrive during their time apart. Dating long-distance isn’t always easy, but we’re living proof that it’s possible and fruitful.
Q...2024-09-1730 minWatch Your Love Bloom7) Thee Greatest Proposal of All TimeWe’re taking a trip down memory lane with this episode. We originally recorded the majority of it back in 2022, after we got engaged. Darien pulled off a surprise proposal for Breanne with thee most genius, yet convoluted plan. If even one minor thing went wrong, the entire plan would’ve crumbled. Every single detail mattered.
Go ahead and hit play to hear how everything unfolded. We open the episode with questions from “We’re Not Really Strangers”, then we give the play-by-play of THEE GREATEST PROPOSAL OF ALL TIME! (And if you couldn’t tell by now, yes, Darien w...2024-09-1042 minWatch Your Love Bloom6) Day-of-Wedding AdviceWhether you’re putting on a whole production for 350 people or you’re going to the courthouse with a few family members, your wedding day is a big deal. Reflecting on our wedding brings back plenty of wonderful memories, and we’re excited to share some advice with couples getting married soon. Your wedding the first day of a lifelong journey together. Enjoy each moment of it, even if some things don’t go as perfectly as planned.
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To the married people out there, what’s one thing that you wis...2024-09-0327 minWatch Your Love Bloom5) Five Things We Wish We Did for Our WeddingWe got married on October 7th, 2023 and had an impeccable wedding! Wedding planning was roughly a year-long process for us, yet there were still aspects of the actual wedding day that went off-script.
To begin the episode, we answer some questions from the "We're Not Really Strangers" card game. Afterwards, we share five things that we wish did/included in our wedding day.
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To our married couples out there, what's one thing that you wish did differently for your wedding?
If you're tuning in...2024-08-2717 minWatch Your Love Bloom4) Pre-Wedding AdvicePlanning a wedding had to be one of the wildest group projects that we had ever done! In this episode, we discuss some key lessons learned before walking down the aisle and saying “I do.” We share practical tips and key moments of revelation that definitely alleviate stress and prevent future problems from emerging within each phase of wedding planning. We are eternally grateful for our wedding planning team for holding our hands through it all, but there were certainly some lessons that only first-hand experience could teach us.
We open the episode with some que...2024-08-2024 minWatch Your Love Bloom3) Intentional Dating and Building Community ConnectionsIn this episode, we explore how to intentionally date your spouse and connect with other married couples. We share our personal strategies and experiences, including playing the 'We're Not Really Strangers' game to deepen our connection.
We discuss the importance of curiosity and intention in relationships, recounting various experiences from attending Friendsgiving events to organizing double dates and couple's activities like candle-making. We also highlight the benefits of vacationing together and how such experiences can strengthen your bond.
Finally, we talk about hosting events at home when the budget...2024-08-1323 minWatch Your Love Bloom2) Continuing to Date Your Spouse After MarriageIn this episode, we discuss the importance of continuing to date your spouse even after marriage. We challenge the common misconception that marriage is a finish line. Instead, sustaining the romance and keeping the connection alive requires intentional effort and regular dates.
We share personal anecdotes and actionable steps for couples to integrate date nights into their lives, emphasizing the importance of community support and collective activities with other married couples. Ultimately, the goal is to maintain a profound emotional bond and ensure that marriage thrives with intentionality.2024-08-0619 minWatch Your Love Bloom1) Meet the DixonsIn the inaugural episode of 'Watch Your Love Bloom,' we introduce ourselves, explain the origins and mission of our podcast, and share personal insights on love, relationships, and marriage from a millennial perspective. We delve into our individual backgrounds, the story of how we met, our journey together, and the significant milestones in our relationship.
We also highlight the importance of intentional communication, planning, faith, and playfulness. Lastly, we draw a card from 'We're Not Really Strangers' to spark deeper conversation. Join us as we kick off our podcast journey, aiming to inspire and resonate with others through candid...2024-07-3139 minWatch Your Love BloomWelcome To Watch Your Love BloomWelcome to "Watch Your Love Bloom," the podcast that takes you on a heartwarming journey through the highs and lows of millennial marriage, dating, and everything in between!
Join us, Breanne and Darien Dixon, as we share our own love story, sprinkle in some humor, and provide insights to help you navigate the beautiful yet sometimes tricky journey of relationships.
Whether you're in a committed relationship, single and searching, or just curious about love, our light-hearted and relatable episodes will keep you entertained and inspired.
Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and thought-provoking...2024-07-2401 min