Forever and Always
Newlyweds Chris and Katie Marino talk marriage, relationships, friendships, and much more on their journey through life together. With weekly episodes, special guests, and interesting topics, the couple inspires us to create more meaningful relationships.
Episodes
46 episodes
Episode 46: Should You Start Budgeting With Your Partner?
This week Katie and Chris go over creating a budget as a couple and give tips on financing for newlyweds. They cover important questions like; Should you get a joint bank account with your partner? , How should you create a fair budget for two?...
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Episode 46
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33:35
Episode 45: Can Traveling Help Your Relationship?
On this episode, Katie and Chris go over the importance of traveling in a relationship. They share the proven benefits a vacation or trip can have on a relationship and explain why it's a good way to test your relationship to take it to the nex...
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Episode 45
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23:04
Episode 44: Self-Care
Chris and Katie are finally back, after taking some time for themselves, they decide to cover the topic of self-care. They go over the different forms of self-care that can help us live a balanced life and also talk about what they have been up...
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Episode 44
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26:18
Episode 43: Dads in Training with Henry Metcalf Pt. I
Chris has his friend Henry Metcalf, a young father, on for another segment of Dads in Training. He and Chris discuss what have a baby during 2020 was like. Henry is currently working Full-Time and is pursuing his Master's Degree, all while bein...
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Episode 43
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38:02
Episode 42: Venting vs Unloading
Chris and Katie discuss the differences between venting and unloading on your partner. The pair give advice on how to vent and be vented to effectively. They share their own experiences they've had in their relationship.
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Episode 42
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21:33
Episode 41: Dads in Training with Pablo Garcia Pt. I
Chris has his friend Pablo Garcia on for another segment of Dads in Training. Pablo is a US Airman and Father to a baby girl, he and Chris discuss what being a Dad is actually like. They discuss Fatherhood, Self-Care, and Parenting as a Y...
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Episode 41
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37:52
Episode 40: The Truth About Living in LA
Chris and Katie share their truths and what they have learned about living in LA over the past year. They talk about their expectations versus the reality of living in the city of angels and share what they wished they knew before moving to Los...
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Episode 40
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29:29
Episode 39: Dealing with Different Diets in a Relationship
Chris and Katie discuss the challenges of having a different diet than your partner and share tips on how to support each other while still maintaining your own diet. Chris explains why he thinks "Van Life" isn't for everyone and Katie shares h...
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Episode 39
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30:10
Episode 38: Navigating the Highs and Lows of a Relationship
Chris and Katie share tips on navigating the inevitable highs and lows of a relationship. They discuss some ways to get over the lows of a relationship, as well as appreciating the highs. They also share some exciting life updates and tho...
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Episode 38
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23:05
Episode 37: Things You Should Know Before Getting a Puppy
Chris and Katie share how they decided on what puppy to get and things you should consider before getting a puppy. Chris and Katie go over what they wish they would have known before getting their Lab-Retriever, Rocky, and explain how they got ...
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Episode 37
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28:53
Episode 36: Overcoming Gymtimidation
Anxiety and intimidation at the gym is no joke! Chris and Katie talk about what gymtimidation could look like, they give tips on overcoming it when you are working out and come up with their gym names.
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Episode 36
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31:37
Episode 35: Can You Find Love on Reality TV?
Katie and Chris discuss what shows to watch with your partner, and how to pick a genre you both will love, while still being able to watch your own shows. They get into a heated debate about reality TV and discuss its realness.
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Episode 35
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35:45
Episode 34: How Do I Know If I've Found My Soulmate?
Chris and Katie talk about the different types of soulmates you can come across in your life. They discuss many scenarios where one may have met their soulmate or even soulmates throughout their life and how timing is a major factor when findin...
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Episode 34
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31:02
Episode 33: Dads in Training with Koby Hyde Pt. I
Chris has his friend Koby Hyde on the podcast to talk about what kind of Dads they think they'll be in another segment of Dads in training. The two talk Disneyland, Parentings Styles, and Responsibilities.
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Episode 33
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53:19
Episode 32: Discussing Wedding Bands and Engagements with the Owner of Larae Rings, Brooke Schwendiman
Katie sits down with Brooke Schwendiman, the owner of Larae Rings, to discuss the launch of her engagement ring company. They give all the details of picking out an engagement ring, trending engagement ring styles, and the process of buyi...
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Episode 32
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24:16
Episode 31: Are You Actually in Love?
Chris and Katie explain the main differences between lust and love, they explain the importance of distinguishing between the two along with tips on telling the difference. They share their thoughts on dealing with infatuation and love in a rel...
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Episode 31
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28:30
Episode 30: Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Katie shares tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance and making time for yourself with a busy schedule. She also shares examples of how she maintains her self-care routine throughout the week.
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Episode 30
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21:33
Episode 29: Dads in Training with Cole Orgill Pt. I
Chris has Cole Orgill, a longtime friend and neighbor growing up, on the show. Together they talk about what kind of dads they think they will be and ask each other parenting questions for the future.
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Episode 29
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44:47
Episode 28: The Most Common Mistakes Couples Make in Their First Year of Marriage
Katie and Chris talk about their first year of marriage and give tips for couples in their first year of marriage. The two share a glimpse of what their first year of marriage was like by sharing entries from their very own first year of ...
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Episode 28
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19:56
Episode 27: Maintaining Friendships After College with Matt Baker
Chris is joined with his longtime buddy Matt Baker to discuss staying in touch with friends, meeting people after college, and maintaining the relationships you have for a lifetime in this episode. The two discuss how they met and explain why g...
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Episode 27
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29:03
Episode 26: Just Friends
We're giving a life update and talking about having friends of the opposite sex in a relationship. We give tips on creating boundaries, avoiding mixed signals, and keeping things in the friend zone.
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16:24
Episode 25: Styling Your Man with Delia Lucatero
The host of The Modish Podcast, Delia Lucatero, joins Katie to discuss men's fashion, how to refresh your wardrobe, and how to help your partner find their style. Find The Modish Podcast on all platforms for more fashion and styling tips. ...
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Episode 25
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33:37
Episode 24: Our First Year of Marriage!!
Chris & Katie celebrate their first year of marriage and reminisce on the past year. They talk about their expectations vs. the reality of marriage, what it is like to be married, and what they have learned in the first year of being newlyw...
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Episode 24
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30:30
Episode 23: Spring Cleaning - Declutter Your Life, Your Home, and Toxic People
Katie and Chris talk about the importance of Spring Cleaning and decluttering your house, closet, phone, relationships, and life! They go through tips on how to give you a fresh outlook in your home and relationships.
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Episode 23
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28:30