{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Real Meaning of \u201cSaying Yes Again\u201d: Choosing Love Every Day","description":"\ud83d\udca1 Falling in love is easy. Staying in love \u2014 that\u2019s 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 \u201csay yes again\u201d \u2014 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). \u2728 You\u2019ll hear:   Why lasting love is built on everyday decisions, not grand gestures.   Simple practices for recommitting to your partner daily.   Real stories \u2014 tender from Lisa, witty from Tony \u2014 about what choosing love looks like in real life.   Whether you\u2019re 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. ","author_name":"Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/576435","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38248315"}