Conversations for Couples

Conversations for Couples
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Married for 37 years and parents of four daughters (two adopted, two biological), David, a divorce lawyer, and Julie, a family therapist, have both been witness to families struggling with life’s most difficult challenges and at the same time, they have weathered their own struggles at home.  Authors of two award winning books, the Bulitts delve into the conversations they have had, those they should have had and those that every couple needs to have in order to find success, happiness and fulfillment.      

  1. Oct 22

    Maintaining Relationship Attraction

    After 43 years together and more than 40 years of marriage, David asks Julie a question on camera: "Are you still attracted to me?" Her honest answer starts a conversation about how attraction really works in a long-term relationship. It rises and falls, it changes as we age, and it takes effort to keep. Julie Bulitt, a family therapist, and David Bulitt, a divorce and family lawyer, talk about what drew them to each other when they met in 1983 and what keeps that pull alive now. They cover the everyday things that make a partner more attractive, the behaviors that turn us off, and why feeling seen, safe, and respected matters so much to desire. They also explain the Gottman Institute's 5 to 1 ratio, which says it takes five positive interactions to balance a single criticism, and why small moments of noticing work like bricks in a wall. To finish, the Bulitts answer listener questions. They share what each of them finds sexy about the other, whether couples can get too comfortable, and how important it is to feel desired at any age. Relationships are not self-driving cars. They are manual transmission, and you have to keep your hands on the wheel. What You'll Learn: • Why attraction ebbs and flows in long-term relationships, and why that's normal • How feeling seen, valued, and safe builds attraction and intimacy • The Gottman 5 to 1 ratio and how small acts of appreciation strengthen connection • The warning signs couples miss when they get too comfortable • How desire changes with age, and how it can stay strong in new ways About the Hosts: Julie Bulitt is a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist with more than 30 years of experience. David Bulitt is a divorce and family lawyer with more than 35 years of experience. Married for over 40 years, they bring both professional insight and personal experience to every conversation. 🌐 Website: https://thebulitts.com/ 📱 Follow: @TheBulitts Julie is not your therapist and David is not your lawyer. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.

  2. Oct 8

    When the Breadwinner Role Flips: Meg Rock on Marriage, Money, and Building a Business from Home

    Meg Rock was married to a PGA Tour pro when a back injury changed everything. With two young boys at home and tour income shrinking, she went looking for a way to earn from home and ended up building a direct sales business that grew into a multiple six figure income. Her husband, Brent, stepped into the Mr. Mom role, and the two of them had to figure out a marriage where the roles had completely reversed. In this episode, Julie and David talk with Meg about what that shift did to their relationship, why she started saying "our business" instead of "my business," and how Brent's time at home paid off for their sons, including a youngest who is now a high school senior fielding baseball scholarship offers. Meg and Julie also compare notes on growing up with undiagnosed learning struggles, and how the things that made school so hard turned into persistence later in life. Meg closes with what she is building now: a new business with LegalShield, which she came to after her own identity was stolen. What You'll Learn: How a career-changing injury reshaped one couple's roles at home Why the language you use about money and work matters in a marriage What it took to build a home-based business from scratch over three lean years How learning struggles in childhood can become strengths in adulthood Why Meg believes direct sales is harder to break into today than it was 15 years ago What pushed Meg toward legal and identity theft protection plans Connect with Meg Rock: Instagram: @themegrock Instagram show: Boycotting Boring Email: megrockonline@gmail.comConnect with Julie and David Bulitt: Website: https://thebulitts.com/ Follow: @TheBulitts Julie Bulitt is a professionally licensed clinical social worker and family therapist. David Bulitt is a divorce and family lawyer. Julie is not your therapist and David is not your lawyer. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.

  3. Sep 24

    Two Relationship F’s: Flirting and Friendships

    Can happily married people still flirt with other people? Is it okay to have close friendships with someone you could be attracted to? Julie and David Bulitt are back from their summer break and kicking off a new season of Conversations for Couples with a topic that sparks plenty of debate: the two F's, flirting and friendships outside the relationship. Julie, a family therapist for more than 30 years, and David, a divorce and family lawyer for more than 35 years, go back and forth on where playful fun ends and crossing the line begins. They explore the difference between intent and behavior, why the person on the receiving end may not read your flirting the way you meant it, and the "would you do it in front of your spouse" test. From there, the conversation turns to opposite sex friendships, lifelong friends who predate the relationship, staying friends with an ex, work wives and work husbands, and late night texts that can quietly erode trust. Along the way, they introduce a third letter, the C word: compromise. And they close with a reminder that the most important flirting happens inside your relationship, plus a simple tip for bringing playfulness back when it has faded. In this episode: Can married people flirt with others, and where is the line? Intent vs. behavior: why how it looks can matter as much as what you mean The "would you do it in front of your spouse" test Opposite sex friendships before and after marriage Friendships with exes and why they can get complicated Work wives, work husbands, and setting after hours boundaries Respecting a partner's insecurity instead of dismissing it Why flirting with your own partner is key to a long lasting relationship We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and thoughts, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Website: https://thebulitts.com/ Instagram: @TheBulitts Julie Bulitt is a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist. David Bulitt is a divorce and family lawyer. Julie is not your therapist and David is not your lawyer. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. #ConversationsForCouples #TheBulitts #MarriageAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #Flirting

  4. Sep 10

    Connecting Across Generations with Legacy of a Grandpa

    Julie and David sit down with Rick Cognata, founder of Legacy of a Grandpa and author of the new book "Connecting Across Generations: One Conversation at a Time," to talk about what it really means to be an intentional grandparent. Rick built a following of over 125,000 on Instagram sharing bite sized advice for grandparents, and in this conversation he digs into why he believes grandparenting is the greatest role of his life. The three of them talk through creating core memories instead of just giving gifts, navigating boundaries with adult children (including the Bulitts' own "pantry" code word), staying connected through the awkward teenage years, and why presence matters more than perfection. Rick also shares what prompted him to turn his most popular Instagram reels into a book, and how doing this work has shaped his own marriage. Connect with Rick Cognata: Website: https://legacyofagrandpa.com Instagram: @legacyofagrandpa Email: legacyofagrandpa@gmail.com Book, "Connecting Across Generations: One Conversation at a Time": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VMXP92/Connect with The Bulitts: Website: https://thebulitts.com Follow: @TheBulitts Julie is not your therapist and David is not your lawyer. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.

  5. Aug 27

    Finding the One: Healing, Intuition and Building Lasting Love with Jamie Bronstein

    Join Julie and David Bulitt in this insightful episode as they welcome relationship therapist Jamie Bronstein, LCSW, to discuss the keys to finding and maintaining healthy relationships. Jamie shares her expertise on healing unresolved issues, trusting your intuition, and knowing when you've found "the one." They explore common relationship challenges including infidelity and financial issues, the importance of empathy and communication, and how to differentiate between past trauma triggers and genuine red flags. Jamie also reveals her unique approach to helping couples reconnect and discusses her book "Manifesting" and upcoming Ready for Love Summit. Plus, hear candid insights about how relationship professionals navigate their own partnerships. Guest: Jamie Bronstein, LCSWWebsite: https://therelationshipexpert.comInstagram: @therelationshipxpertBook: Manifesting (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)Ready for Love Summit: https://readyforlovesummit.comPodcast: Love Talk LiveThe Bulitts Website: https://thebulitts.com/

  6. Aug 13

    Change - Love it or Leave It

    Change is hard, even when it's good for you. In this episode of Conversations for Couples, family therapist Julie Bulitt and divorce attorney David Bulitt turn the microphone on their own marriage to unpack why some people crave change while others dread it, and how that mismatch plays out in everyday decisions big and small. The conversation starts with something small (getting a second dog) and opens into something bigger: how couples navigate change when one partner wants it and the other doesn't. Julie admits she is change averse and prefers predictability, while David describes himself as more adaptable. They trace how that difference showed up when David fell for a rescue puppy named Archie (originally named Crusher), how Julie eventually came around, and what that process revealed about compromise in a long marriage. Julie and David widen the lens to talk about change that gets imposed on a relationship, like a shift in finances that forces a couple to cut back, and why that kind of forced change can hit even harder than change someone chooses for themselves. They also talk about why so many people stay stuck in unhappy situations simply because the unknown feels scarier than the familiar. What You'll Learn: Why some people are naturally more resistant to change than others How unspoken assumptions about stability and comfort can create friction in a relationship The difference between change you choose and change that gets imposed on you Why acknowledging what's triggering about a change matters more than trying to "meet in the middle" How Julie and David worked through a real disagreement over adopting their puppy, Archie. Learn more about the Bulitts and their work at thebulitts.com, or connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn @TheBulitts. Julie Bulitt is a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist. David Bulitt is a divorce and family lawyer. Julie is not your therapist and David is not your lawyer. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.

  7. Jul 30

    Empty Nesting Together

    In this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Amy and Neil Thompson, also known as "Better With Age Together" on Instagram. This inspiring couple shares how they’ve embraced life as empty nesters by building healthier lifestyles and strengthening their marriage. Amy and Neil talk about their journey with Faster Way to Fat Loss, why they focus on God’s food, the power of connection through shared goals, and how couples can navigate this new chapter with confidence. From balancing work, fitness, and personal time to overcoming challenges, their tips are practical, uplifting, and relatable for any couple. 🔗 Connect with Amy & Neil Thompson:https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/#Neilandamyamythompsonlifestyle@gmail.comIG @betterwithage.together Follow Conversations for Couples: Instagram: @TheBulittsFacebook: The BulittsWebsite: www.thebulitts.com🎙️ Hosted by Julie & David Bulitt: Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Divorce and Family Lawyer💬 Have questions or comments? Share them below and subscribe for more meaningful conversations!

  8. Jul 16

    Raising Resilient Kids

    Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Jeff Nelligan, author of "The Four Lessons from My Three Sons," former congressional staffer, presidential appointee, Army veteran, and Georgetown Law graduate, for a refreshing, no-nonsense conversation about raising resilient kids. Jeff shares the strategies he used to build independence in his three boys (all of whom became military officers), from the famous "$5 in the mall" challenge to turning everyday errands into teaching moments. Together they dig into the dangers of helicopter and snowplow parenting, why kids need to fail while the stakes are still small, and how letting children struggle actually builds the confidence and ambition they'll carry into adulthood. Julie offers a therapist's perspective on kids facing real adversity, and David presses Jeff on how two parents get on the same page about a firmer parenting style. Whether you're raising toddlers or launching a teenager toward college, this episode is full of hidden gems on courtesy, confidence, resilience, and ambition — the four components of a "good kid." Find Jeff and his book:Website: https://www.nelliganbooks.comInstagram: @Nelligan_booksX (Twitter): Resilient SonsFacebook: Jeff Nelligan Books Connect with The Bulitts:Website: https://thebulitts.com/Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube — @TheBulitts everywhere you look. Julie Bulitt is a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist. David Bulitt is a divorce and family lawyer. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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Married for 37 years and parents of four daughters (two adopted, two biological), David, a divorce lawyer, and Julie, a family therapist, have both been witness to families struggling with life’s most difficult challenges and at the same time, they have weathered their own struggles at home.  Authors of two award winning books, the Bulitts delve into the conversations they have had, those they should have had and those that every couple needs to have in order to find success, happiness and fulfillment.      

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