Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we say “I’m fine” when we’re anything but fine. In this episode of Still Choosing Us, we’re talking about the conversations couples avoid—the things we’re afraid to say because we don’t want to start an argument, hurt our spouse, create tension, or feel rejected. But what happens when we keep those feelings inside for too long? We share honestly from our own marriage about what happened when unspoken frustrations turned into resentment, including a difficult convers...
24 Aug 2026
Are You Fighting Your Spouse—or Your Emotions?
Send us Fan Mail Are You Fighting Your Spouse—or Your Emotions?Episode Description Have you ever finished an argument with your spouse and thought, “Wait… what were we even fighting about?” We have. In this episode, we get real about emotional regulation in marriage—because sometimes the argument isn't really about the laundry room, the unanswered text, the picnic, or whatever started the conversation. Sometimes we're reacting to the meaning we've attached to what happened. We openly share so...
11 Aug 2026
My House. My Money. My Stuff. Where Do I Fit?
Send us Fan Mail What happens when one little word—“my”—starts creating distance in a marriage? When Omar and Yami first built a life together, Yami already had a home, furniture, children, responsibilities, and a life she had worked hard to create. Without realizing the impact, she kept saying my house, my furniture, my money, my stuff. For Yami, those words represented security and protection. For Omar, they sent a completely different message: You’re a guest here. You don’t really belong. ...
27 Jul 2026
The Day I Walked Away
Send us Fan Mail Trust isn't usually broken in a single moment, and it's rarely rebuilt by a single apology. In this deeply personal episode, Omar and Yami share one of the most painful chapters of their marriage—when Omar left for a month after an argument and the emotional impact it had for years afterward. Drawing from Dr. John Gottman's research, they explore how trust is built through everyday moments, emotional bids, and consistent actions. Whether you're trying to rebuild trust o...
14 Jul 2026
Is Love Enough?
Send us Fan Mail Is love enough to make a marriage last? In this episode, we challenge one of the biggest relationship myths—that love alone can overcome every obstacle. Drawing from our own 18-year marriage, we share why trust, respect, communication, emotional maturity, friendship, and commitment are the real foundations of a thriving relationship. If you've ever wondered why love sometimes doesn't feel like enough, this conversation will encourage and equip you with practical steps to keep...
29 Jun 2026
The Marriage Nobody Warns You About
When the Honeymoon Is Over explores what really happens after the excitement of a new relationship fades. Omar and Yami share their own 18-year marriage journey, explaining why the end of the honeymoon phase isn't the end of love—it's the beginning of building something deeper. They discuss common mistakes couples make, how to navigate changing expectations, and practical ways to keep pursuing each other through trust, friendship, communication, and shared purpose.
15 Jun 2026
Can You Hear Me Now?
In this episode of Still Choosing Us, Omar and Yami share a recent disagreement that highlights how easily communication can break down in marriage. They discuss common patterns such as criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt, while exploring practical ways to improve connection through listening, understanding, and repairing conflict more quickly. The episode reminds couples that healthy communication isn't about winning arguments—it's about protecting the relationship and helpi...
2 Jun 2026
My Spouse Needs Subtitles
Why does "I'm fine," "Do whatever you want," or "We need to talk" so often lead to misunderstandings? In this episode, Omar and Yami dive into the hidden meanings behind everyday phrases that create conflict in marriage. Through personal stories, humor, and honest conversation, they explore how assumptions, past experiences, and unspoken emotions shape communication. Learn practical ways to better understand your spouse, avoid unnecessary arguments, and strengthen your connection throug...
18 May 2026
It Was Never About the Money (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our Money Conflict conversation, Omar shares his side of the story—how growing up in poverty shaped his relationship with money, spending, security, and identity. We unpack how financial fights in marriage are rarely about the dollars themselves, but the fears underneath them: not feeling safe, not feeling trusted, or not feeling enough. This episode is a raw, honest conversation about breaking unhealthy money patterns, understanding your spouse’s perspective, and creating honest...
4 May 2026
It Was Never About the Money
In this deeply honest episode of Still Choosing Us, we open up about one of the biggest sources of tension in marriage: money. But what we’ve learned after years of ups and downs is this—most fights about money aren’t really about money at all. Yami shares her story of growing up with financial stability, structure, and control—and how those beliefs shaped her expectations in marriage. When life shifted into uncertainty, debt, and survival mode, fear took over, creating pressure, resentment, ...
20 Apr 2026
We Didn't Fall Out of Love....We Lost Connection
In this episode of Still Choosing Us, we talk about emotional disconnection in marriage — how it happens slowly through stress, parenting, responsibility, and missed moments, not because love disappears. We share part of our own story and simple ways couples can begin reconnecting again through small daily choices that help you turn back toward each other.
6 Apr 2026
When Small Misunderstandings Turn Into Big Arguments
In this episode of Still Choosing Us, we share a real argument that happened just hours before recording — and honestly, it started over something small. A simple comment about a picnic turned into frustration, silence, and hurt feelings. But when we slowed down and talked through what actually happened, we realized the argument wasn’t about the picnic at all. It was about expectations, assumptions, and feeling misunderstood. If you’ve ever thought: “Why did that conversation turn into ...
22 Mar 2026
I Don't Need You Anymore
In this episode of Still Choosing Us, Omar and Yami talk about the turning point in their marriage when their relationship shifted from dependence to intentional partnership. They share how unmet expectations, fear, identity struggles, and outside pressures shaped their early years—and how personal growth, faith, and self-awareness helped them move from needing each other to choosing each other every day. This conversation invites couples to reflect on where their needs come from and wh...
22 Mar 2026
The Story Behind Still Choosing Us
In this first episode of Still Choosing Us, Omar and Yami share the real story behind their 18-year marriage—one shaped by a blended family, financial struggles, communication challenges, trauma, faith, and seasons when they weren’t sure they would make it. Instead of offering perfect answers, they open the door to honest conversations about what it means to stay committed through hard moments and keep choosing each other again and again. This episode is for couples in the middle—those ...
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