Ep 15: From Friendship to Forever with Nate & Chesney‪ ‬ Connection Artist

Ana Luca (www.AnaLuca.com) interviews Nate & Chesney, a mid-30s couple who have shared 12 years of love, friendship, and growth. From their early beginnings as platonic friends to dancing their way into each other’s hearts, Nate and Chesney have evolved their relationship and themselves across six years of marriage. They discuss how they’ve navigated personal and relationship growth, which wasn’t always easy. What kept their commitment strong? As Nate put it, “Life is hard, and having someone beside me who I trust and enjoy as a person has been the most important thing for me.” They share how they’ve grown together, navigated the complexities of partnership, and built a thriving marriage.



In this conversation, they discuss various aspects of their relationship journey, including:


Approaching dating with the intention of finding a life partner 
Striving to improve yourself while improving the relationship at the same time
Dating a friend’s ex and navigating the impact on the friendship
Building a strong friendship foundation to enhance the compatibility of a romantic connection 
Prioritizing compatibility over fleeting chemistry and physical attraction when making long-term relationship decisions
Finding pride and joy in being with each other
Utilizing personality assessments to understand each other’s psychology and communication styles for improved interactions
Adapting to each other’s communication styles over time
Balancing the need to work on yourself while also working on the relationship
Negotiating win-win compromises with your partner during times of disagreement
Sustaining commitment through challenges by aligning on core values and remembering your “why” for choosing your partner
Respecting each other’s beliefs and boundaries without trying to change one another



Through their love story, Nate and Chesney have grown together and maintained their close connection. What is the key relationship success factor they’ve learned over their 12 years together? According to Nate, the key to building a lasting marriage is having a growth mindset and a willingness to improve yourself while also improving your relationship at the same time. 



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Ana Luca hosts Connection Artist: Building Better Relationships by Design. She is also an artist, author, speaker, and relationship enthusiast who enjoys connecting with people. Visit ⁠⁠www.AnaLuca.com⁠⁠ to learn about Ana Luca and get more relationship and heart-centered resources.

 

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