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Is Love Enough? Marriage, Commitment & What Makes Relationships Last
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Is love enough to make a relationship last?
We spend so much time talking about falling in love—but what happens after the honeymoon phase ends?
In this episode of Love, Life & Lessons, I sit down with Harry Benson from Marriage Foundation for an honest conversation about love, commitment, marriage, cohabitation, family stability, children, and what actually helps relationships survive the challenges of real life.
We explore the difference between loving someone and being in love with them, whether love alone is enough for a long-term relationship, and what commitment really means beyond simply saying, “We’re together.”
We also get into one of the biggest questions surrounding marriage:
Does marriage itself contribute to relationship stability, or are people who are already more committed simply more likely to get married?
Harry and I discuss marriage versus cohabitation, whether people can accidentally “slide” into major relationship decisions, how relationship conflict can affect families, and whether staying together is always the best option for children.
We also talk about modern dating, unrealistic expectations, divorce, and whether marriage is still relevant in 2026.
Most importantly, we ask the question at the heart of this episode:
What actually makes love last?
Whether you’re single, dating, married, living with a partner, raising a family, or simply trying to understand relationships better, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.
Listen to the full episode and decide for yourself.
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