Ep. 09: New Year, Same Us? What 2021 Means for Our Midlife Marriage

Dave and Reese ring in 2021 with a mix of hope, side-eye, and “are we really doing this again?” energy. In this funny couples podcast, they talk about what actually changed, what didn’t, and how midlife marriage looks when the calendar flips but real life keeps showing up.

From low-key celebrations to bigger relationship realizations, this episode leans into couple humor, honest reflection, and the weird gap between expectations and reality. If you’ve ever started a new year thinking things would feel different… and they didn’t, this one’s for you.

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