EP.42 - Brenda and Aman Randhawa - "Teamwork Makes The Dream Work"

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A warm welcome to Brenda and Aman, a couple who have beautifully exemplified compassion, gratitude, and love and most importantly growth throughout their 15-year marriage. In this episode we explore well-being, recount the beginnings of their interracial relationship, and explore the idea of "tit-for-tat" exchanges as well as bidding for affection. They thoughtfully discuss the critical difference between responding versus reacting to each other as well as dispelling the myth that successful marriages are effortless.
During their conversation, Brenda and Aman briefly touched upon Gottman's Four Horsemen theory, a topic worthy of further exploration in future episodes. If you're eager to learn more about this intriguing theory, let them know, and Brenda can return to discuss it in depth!
Brenda and Aman's journey stands as a testament to the power of love. They've shared over two decades together and are the proud parents of two wonderful kids. As an interracial couple, they offer insights into what truly sustains a relationship, the ups and downs of communication over time as well as how we can get better together if both partners work on it.
Brenda and Aman remind us of the sheer value of the endeavor. Their conversation underscores the importance of men's emotional well-being, showing how Aman's personal growth journey has fortified not only their marriage but also enriched their family life. (Yes, this is the Aman who joined us in the beginning on EP’s 4 & 7.
Their analogy of the "positive bank deposit" underscores the belief that "being a light instead of darkness is so much better." Join Brenda and Aman on their journey as they shed light on the intricate facets of a strong, resilient, and loving partnership, and what it takes in marriage, relationships, friendships and parenting to weather the storms that eventually hit our homes.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.