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38 Years of Marriage: What We Got Right (& What We’d Do Differently)

The SavvyCast

Release Date: 04/17/2026

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After 38 years of marriage, my husband Zane and I wanted to sit down and have a truly honest conversation about what this journey has looked like for us—the good, the hard, and everything in between. We’re sharing what we believe we got right, where we missed the mark, and what we would do differently if we could start over.

Also, we talk about some of the foundational ideas that shaped our marriage and why we’ve come to view marriage more like a business.

This episode is full of the long term marriage advice we wish we had when we were just starting out. Whether you’re single, newly married, or years into your relationship, our hope is that this gives you practical insight and encouragement for the long haul.

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Our best long term marriage advice for those who want to be married someday

  • The meaning behind “The Chair” and how it represents our marriage

  • Why we believe you should treat your marriage like a business

  • An honest look at what we got wrong (and what we got right)

  • The values we were looking for when we were dating

  • How we figured out our roles within our marriage over time

  • Why self-awareness and clearly communicating your needs is critical

  • What actually makes husbands love their wives more as the years go on

  • What our marriage looks like in this current season of life

  • The long term marriage advice we’d give ourselves if we were starting over today

  • The story behind why we made the decision to sell our farm

 

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