233: What Makes a Marriage Last - with Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s put the theory aside for a minute. When it comes to having a successful, long-lasting relationship, what has actually worked for couples whose relationships have stood the test of time? In order to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue interviewed 40 famous couples in successful relationships, to discover the actual rubber-meets-the-road strategies that they use to navigate life’s challenges. The result - their bestselling book</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">What Makes a Marriage Last</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">-  has such a diverse amount of wisdom in its pages that you’re sure to find something new to add to your relationship skillset. Plus you’ll get a sneak peek behind the scenes into the intimate lives of some of America’s most beloved couples.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As always, I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this episode and what revelations and questions it creates for you. Please join us in the</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Relationship Alive Community on Facebook</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to chat about it!</span></p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want something new to entertain you?</span> <a href="https://acorn.tv/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Acorn TV</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a commercial-free streaming service that’s rooted in British television. It’s home to sophisticated and artful storytelling with top-rated mysteries, dramas that pull you in, heart-felt comedies and so much more. So - Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat.</span> <strong>Try Acorn TV free for 30 days</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, by going to</span> <a href="https://acorn.tv/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">acorn.tv</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and using the promo code “ALIVE” at checkout.</s