How to Be a Couple

Giuliano Grimaudo
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What if the goal of your relationship isn’t to stay together forever… but to actually enjoy it today? Welcome to a relationship podcast for couples who are done settling for “good enough.” If you’re married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship and you’re tired of the low-grade tension, petty arguments, and advice that says marriage is supposed to be hard work, this is for you. Most people aim for longevity. We aim for quality. On this show, we challenge the myths around “til death do us part,” break down why divorce is always an option (and why that’s not a threat), and teach you how to become your own favorite couple. You’ll learn practical relationship advice you can apply immediately, including: • How to stop constant micro-conflict • How to use love languages the right way (not the meme version) • How to separate hard moments from a “hard relationship” • How to improve communication without turning everything into a therapy session • How to create intimacy, connection, and emotional safety in real time This isn’t about surviving your marriage. It’s about enjoying it. Whether you’re looking for marriage advice, relationship coaching, communication tools for couples, or a better way to think about love and commitment, you’ll find grounded, direct conversations that help you show up as a better partner today. Because the success of a relationship isn’t measured by how long it lasts. It’s measured by how good it feels while you’re in it. Welcome :) Giuliano Grimaudo Get more at https://howtobeacouple.co/

  1. 5 APR

    The Truth About Commitment in Relationships

    Most people think commitment is the foundation of a strong relationship. I don’t. In this episode, I break down why putting commitment at the center of your relationship might actually be the thing holding it back. Because when you focus on staying no matter what, you start tolerating things you shouldn’t, ignoring what matters, and showing up in ways that don’t feel good. I share a different way to think about relationships. One where the goal isn’t just to last, but to actually feel good to be in. Where your focus shifts away from the relationship itself and back onto you… and how you show up inside of it. We talk about why commitment can come from fear, why “till death do us part” might not be the standard you think it is, and what happens when you stop trying to force a relationship to work and instead focus on being the best version of yourself. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    7 min

  2. 1 APR

    Why You Keep Thinking Your Partner Is Cheating

    This episode is about why you keep thinking your partner is cheating… even if you don’t have real proof. I break down what’s actually going on underneath that feeling, and why looking for “signs” is the worst thing you can do if you want a healthy relationship. Because once you start scanning for problems, you’ll find them. Not always because they’re real… but because your brain is wired to confirm what you’re already focused on. So now you’re stuck. Questioning things. Overanalyzing. Creating tension that might not have even been there before. We also get into where this fear is really coming from. Not just “I don’t trust them”… but what you’re actually trying to avoid feeling if it were true. And that changes everything. Because the goal isn’t to become better at catching your partner doing something wrong. It’s to understand yourself well enough that you’re not living in constant suspicion. If you’ve ever caught yourself overthinking your partner’s behavior, reading into small things, or feeling like something is off… this will hit. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    11 min

  3. 31 MAR

    Stop Letting Others Define Your Relationship

    Stop letting other people define what your relationship should look like. This episode is about trusting yourself more than outside opinions when it comes to love, dating, and partnership. I got a comment recently that said people shouldn’t have premarital sex because it leads to choosing someone for the wrong reasons. And while I’m not here to argue that specific point, it made me realize how often we let outside voices shape what we think a “good” relationship is supposed to be. Whether it’s religion, culture, family, or social media, a lot of us are following rules we never actually chose for ourselves. In this episode, I break down why that happens and why it can quietly pull you away from the kind of relationship you actually want. I talk about the difference between doing what you think you should do versus what actually feels right to you, and why that gap is where a lot of frustration comes from. We also get into the idea that you already know more than you think you do. Not in a perfect, logical way… but in a deeper sense. The kind of knowing that shows up when something feels right, or when something clearly doesn’t. This isn’t about ignoring advice or pretending no one else has anything valuable to say. It’s about learning how to filter everything through yourself first, so you can build a relationship that actually fits you… not one you’re just trying to live up to. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    10 min

  4. 30 MAR

    The Missing Piece in Your Relationship Isn’t Romance

    Most people think relationships are supposed to run on romance, but that’s not what actually carries things long term. In this episode, I talk about the missing piece that so many people overlook, and why focusing only on passion can leave your relationship feeling empty over time. I share what it really looks like to build a relationship that lasts, not just one that feels good in moments, but one that works in real life day to day. We get into the difference between treating your partner like a role versus actually building a real connection, why so many people end up “managing” their relationship instead of just being in it, and how shifting your mindset can completely change the way you experience your partner. If you’ve ever felt like something is off, even when things seem fine on the surface, this will help you understand why and what to do about it. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    12 min

  5. 27 MAR

    The Biggest Lie You Believe About Relationships

    Most people believe relationships are supposed to be hard. I don’t. In this episode, I break down one of the most common ideas we hear about love and why I think it’s completely wrong. Somewhere along the way, struggle became a badge of honor in relationships. If it’s not hard, it’s not real. If it’s not work, it won’t last. And most people never stop to question that. I did. And what I found changed everything. Because once you stop accepting that relationships have to be hard, you start asking a different question… what would it look like if it was actually easy? That question alone will shift how you show up, what you tolerate, and what you expect from your relationship. It changes your standard. And your standard is what determines the kind of relationship you end up in. I’m not saying you need to leave your relationship. I’m saying you need to rethink what you’ve been told about them. Because the biggest lie about relationships isn’t just wrong… it’s keeping people stuck. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    9 min

  6. 26 MAR

    Stop Chasing the Honeymoon Phase

    Most people think the goal is to get back to the honeymoon phase. It’s not. That version of your relationship is gone... and chasing it is actually what makes things worse. In this episode, I break down why looking backward creates frustration, pressure, and disappointment, even if it feels like you’re just trying to get something good back. The honeymoon phase wasn’t just about what you felt... it was about how you were showing up. And that’s the part most people miss. I talk about why you can’t recreate the past, what actually made that phase feel so good in the first place, and how to create that kind of connection again... but in a way that actually works long term. This is about shifting from trying to go back... to learning how to move forward the right way. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    10 min

  7. 23 MAR

    The Love Language Mistake Ruining Your Relationship

    This episode breaks down the biggest mistake people make with love languages and how it slowly damages their relationship. If you’ve ever felt like your partner “should” be loving you a certain way, this will probably hit. I talk about how love languages were never meant to be used as a way to demand things from your partner or justify frustration when they don’t meet your expectations. That’s where things start to go sideways. What was supposed to be helpful turns into pressure, obligation, and resentment. The shift is a simple one. Your needs are your responsibility. Your partner’s needs are theirs. But in a healthy relationship, both people choose to care for each other anyway. Not because they have to, but because they want to. I also get into how to actually use love languages the right way… not as a way to get what you want, but as a tool to better understand your partner and make them feel loved in a way that actually lands. If you’ve been thinking about love languages as something you’re owed, this episode will challenge that… and probably improve your relationship because of it. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    9 min

  8. 21 MAR

    The Real Reason You Keep Judging Your Partner

    Most relationship problems don’t start with your partner… they start with you. More specifically, they start with how you see yourself. In this episode, I break down why the way you judge yourself is the same way you end up judging your partner. And how that pattern quietly creates tension, frustration, and unnecessary conflict in your relationship. A lot of people think relationship issues come from communication, compatibility, or something the other person is doing wrong. But what I’ve seen over and over again is that it usually goes deeper than that. It’s not just about what’s happening between the two of you… it’s about what’s happening within you. We talk about the difference between real self-worth and the surface-level confidence people try to fake, why “hype yourself up” energy doesn’t actually fix anything, and how low self-worth shows up in ways you don’t always notice. I also share a simple exercise that completely changed the way I see myself (and as a result, the way I show up in relationships). It’s not complicated, but if you actually do it, it can shift a lot. If you’ve ever felt like you’re too critical of your partner, or like small things turn into bigger issues than they should… this episode will help you understand why. If you want personalized relationship coaching, I have a waitlist going to work with me 1:1. Send me a DM that says WAITLIST to @howtobeacouple.co on Instagram, I'll add you to the list and let you know when a slot opens up.

    15 min
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What if the goal of your relationship isn’t to stay together forever… but to actually enjoy it today? Welcome to a relationship podcast for couples who are done settling for “good enough.” If you’re married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship and you’re tired of the low-grade tension, petty arguments, and advice that says marriage is supposed to be hard work, this is for you. Most people aim for longevity. We aim for quality. On this show, we challenge the myths around “til death do us part,” break down why divorce is always an option (and why that’s not a threat), and teach you how to become your own favorite couple. You’ll learn practical relationship advice you can apply immediately, including: • How to stop constant micro-conflict • How to use love languages the right way (not the meme version) • How to separate hard moments from a “hard relationship” • How to improve communication without turning everything into a therapy session • How to create intimacy, connection, and emotional safety in real time This isn’t about surviving your marriage. It’s about enjoying it. Whether you’re looking for marriage advice, relationship coaching, communication tools for couples, or a better way to think about love and commitment, you’ll find grounded, direct conversations that help you show up as a better partner today. Because the success of a relationship isn’t measured by how long it lasts. It’s measured by how good it feels while you’re in it. Welcome :) Giuliano Grimaudo Get more at https://howtobeacouple.co/

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  • Creator
    Giuliano Grimaudo
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Giuliano Grimaudo
  • Show Website
    How to Be a Couple