Everything we wish we knew as newlyweds

In today’s episode we made a list of things we wish we could tell ourselves as newlyweds. It was so fun to reminisce on the “honeymoon phase” after we got married and think of all the ways we’ve grown individually and as a couple since then. We hope this episode encourages you in whatever stage of marriage you’re currently in and to our single friends out there, don’t settle! Marriage is such a gift when it’s with the right person and that person is worth the wait :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Beam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS. Take advantage of our early access price of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Check out our most recommended books! ▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/shawnjohn... Follow our podcast Instagram ▶   / shawnandandrewpods   Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶   / shawnjohnson   Follow My Tik Tok ▶   / shawnjohnson   Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawn... Like the Facebook page! ▶   / shawnjohnson   Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶   / andrewdeast   Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?l... 00:00 - intro 03:10 - beam kids launched! 03:46 - valentine’s traditions 09:22 - today’s episode is about… 10:34 - mom totaled two cars & our wedding day 13:30 - getting married young vs later 20:46 - starting 20 things for newlyweds 23:33 - your spouse will change over time 26:20 - beneficial adversary 27:50 - sometimes you need to let things go 28:25 - body language speaks louder than words 29:20 - marriage is worth fighting for 31:04 - some seasons will be hard 31:37 - it’s okay to need personal space 32:20 - managing expectations is key 37:25 - don’t let resentment creep in 43:10 - never talk about your spouse negatively 44:05 - surround yourself with community 45:15 - make time for intimacy 46:05 - emotional connection is important 46:50 - sometimes one partner will give more than the other 47:55 - be best friends 48:30 - never stop dating 49:15 - it is okay to ask for help 50:15 - you are a team when you leave the alter 51:00 - dream together 51:30 - keep showing up