1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 💡 Falling in love is easy. Staying in love — that’s the daily choice that makes relationships thrive. In this episode of Saying Yes Again, Dr. Lisa and Tony dive into what it really means to “say yes again” — not just once at the altar, but every single day. With warmth, humor, and honesty, they unpack the small, practical choices that keep love alive: patience, grace, communication, and laughter (yes, even when socks are on the floor). ✨ You’ll hear: Why lasting love is built on everyday decisions, not grand gestures. Simple practices for recommitting to your partner daily. Real stories — tender from Lisa, witty from Tony — about what choosing love looks like in real life. Whether you’re remarried, newly dating, or simply learning to love yourself again, this conversation will remind you: saying yes again is the foundation of a lasting love. Introduction: The Choice of Love (00:00:00) Discussing how staying in love is a daily choice, especially after heartbreak or divorce. Love Beyond the Wedding Day (00:01:16) Reflecting on the wedding day and emphasizing that love is a daily decision, not a one-time event. Personal Story: The Cold Room Incident (00:04:31) Tony recounts a humorous story about handling discomfort in a relationship with patience and diplomacy. What Saying Yes Again Really Means (00:06:11):&amp;nbsp;Exploring how opening up after heartbreak requires showing up differently and being intentional. Supporting Each Other Through Challenges (00:06:41)&amp;nbsp;Discussing the importance of affirming and encouraging your partner during tough times. Choosing Patience and Communication (00:07:39)&amp;nbsp;Highlighting the value of patience and open communication over shutting down during disagreements. Making Space for Fun, Romance, and Friendship (00:09:12)&amp;nbsp;Emphasizing the need to intentionally nurture fun, romance, and friendship in a relationship. Listening Without Fixing (00:10:32)&amp;nbsp;Discussing the importance of listening to your partner without always trying to fix their problems. Practical Tools: Affirmations (00:11:14)&amp;nbsp;Introducing affirmations as a daily practice to strengthen connection and appreciation. Practical Tools: Intentional Check-Ins (00:12:46)&amp;nbsp;Encouraging regular check-ins, both individually and as a couple, to maintain relationship health. Practical Tools: Choosing Grace (00:13:55) Advising listeners to give each other grace, let small things slide, and avoid keeping score. Closing &amp;amp; Call to Action (00:16:32) Encouraging listeners to share, subscribe, and keep saying yes to love, life, and second chances. Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story. https://sites.libsyn.com/576435 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38248315/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38248315