Giving Each Other Space | Our New Normal as Parents

[@Da_Lori]

I like the idea of taking solo trips. In a marriage, two individuals are coming together as one. The individual needs are just as important as the marital needs. Saga is growing up right in front of our eyes. I absolutely love this channel. 🥰🥰🥰

[@star18522]

Me too. Its such a great channel😊

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so much for the kind words and affirming our choice. It was important for us that we remained aware of our own goals when becoming parents. It’s hard and justifiable to get lost in the new parent fog though. And we are finally carving our way out of it. Love having you here for it 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@MoiWonder]

I've been married for almost 13 years, and we are a blended family and have 7 kids (4 adults and 3 under the age of 10 we have together). Let me just say, solo time is a must! It keeps us full and not dependent on each other to fill our emotional and mental needs. When we come back together, we always praise God for the wisdom to know what works for our family and us. I have to recharge alone in my own space, and it's so beneficial to my tribe as wife and mom and especially for me and just how I'm built. So keep doing what makes Maya, Maya and what makes Max, Max. Love your channel and the conversations it cultivates.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

(7!!!!) wow you definitely know what’s up then. Thank you for sharing, love it 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@n.g.l.]

Thanks as always. I can’t speak for everyone, but seeing a healthy relationship dynamic, in this world of toxicity, is proof of concept that God is GOOD.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for the beautiful words 💕 God is so good!

[@wrestlecapsule]

It gives me more hope❤🙏🏽😄

[@Ashybe011]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder & when your together date nights without & occasional time away together without Saga. Live love laugh enjoy you have been through many challenges together. Now as your relationship grows you will carve out the lifestyle that's best for you both. I've followed your journey since the shameless days😊 & enjoying seeing how you & Max complement each other.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Beautiful words! Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@latoyarobertson9686]

I had to stop mid video just to say how spectacular these shots are. Soooo very inspiring. Max you did your thing with the imagery. Absolutely beautiful!! I also love how this video was edited and how you are so beautifully capturing your journey as parents and partners. Thank you so much for sharing...this gives me hope lol!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you thank you thank you. It’s these comments that makes the hard editing work worth it 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@nadinelevy9451]

So beautiful! Marriage is work that comes from a place of love. In order to be our best selves in this partnership, we need the space to breathe every once in a while. Taking that time doesn't mean anything is wrong, or that the love is strained. Not at all. Thank you for allowing us into these parts of your journey. God bless your family.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Very wise words. It’s important that we embrace whatever tools we have to elevate the marriage and also the upbringing of our daughter 🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@lizstanton2727]

I think that this is exactly what couples need to do periodically especially when you have a child/children because really quickly you can get lost as individuals as well as a couple in the day to day life of being a wife/husband and as parents so taking some time to reconnect with yourself and reconnect as a couple is essential to continue to operate effectively/productively as individuals and as a couple 💜

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Yes so true 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BrownGalPeace1]

Awwwww watching you enjoy each other’s company during Max’s return was everything. The long kiss & embrace was so filled with love. You are my favorite couple in these KZbin streets. Saga is a doll. Thank you for sharing the special moments in your lives with us. ❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Out here on them KZbin streets 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the love 💕

[@BrownGalPeace1]

@@MaxMayaLiving 😂💜

[@CheRhys]

I truly love this especially since you both met while traveling. Please keep traveling together and independently 🫶🏽

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Yes you remember 🙏🏾🙏🏻💕

[@WILSONMEDIALYNN]

Max did an amazing job, I like the diamond beach! Maya I love you both!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏻 we love you all

[@mbranche4234]

Hey 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 This trip was so awesome! The editing and narration was superb. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Glad you enjoyed this video 💕

[@SorelleAmore]

I LOOOOVEEE the updated house. You did so so so so so good my friend!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you Sorelle 🙏🏾 you know the struggle with contractors though… it was looong in the making! 😂

[@mrs.wheatly7612]

Iceland is beautiful. I’m glad you both had a chance to do a solo trip. The two of you are so compatible

[@MaxMayaLiving]

All the love 💕💕

[@pn3678]

Trust and love, they have this it seems ❤️🙏🏾👍🏾

[@alisonhilaire4170]

I already wanted to go to Iceland after Maya's video, but now with Max's video, I MUST go immediately!!!🤣 It's good to have time apart: it's a great way to keep things fresh, miss each other, have new things to talk about, reconnect with yourself on your own (you will always be the hero of your story🙃), avoid the furious need to strangle each other over dirty dishes (not in a sexy way lol 😅) and remember how blessed you are to have each other and Saga!

[@esperanzagene310]

These shots Max got are WILD! Hearing both of your reflections is always refreshing, & then these visuals?! Max you did your thing. Absolutely beautiful.

[@johannafernandez6879]

You guys are so much happier this way, each with time to explore and employ your interests, while still being together and raising Saga.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Yeah, we needed it loads. Thank you for the love and support always!

[@johannafernandez6879]

@@MaxMayaLiving Watched Maya’s trip last week. Your best days are here and ahead. And you’ve done so much already. Given where you are in life, Max, you’re ready for these challenges. The life inside of you was so palpable and now you have the family anchor to return to, which makes creative production so much sweater, as you said.

[@loveGod211]

Saga has grown up so fast! She is already walking, time flew.

[@denisewalker7217]

Iceland, what a beautiful country & amazing. cities with landscapes you could only dream of! I definitely would put this on my 'bucket list'! Glad you also had a chance to get away (without family) for a few days & know you will appreciate them more, when you return! Blessed Sunday!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

It was truly amazing on so many levels. Thank you for the love and support!

[@rebeccawilliams5641]

Max you need to do more of these videos because your in you're element when it comes to content. Love it

[@yhvhislove]

The video work for this episode is simply AMAZING! All of yalls videos are wonderfully visually produced but THIS ONE...Takes the cake!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Aaahh thank you we really appreciate this 🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@salmasky9739]

So wholesome. I love it here. ❤🙏🏾 God bless you both. True partnership.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

God bless YOU 🙏🏾🙏🏻💕

[@orlandograntt2073]

Loved the editing, Max! The dynamic of y’all’s family is so inspiring. 😊

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@GaBRIelle-1995]

Praying I have this one day and clearly it’s not easy but y’all’s journey is so genuine. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@ms.pattipatti4299]

Max the scenery was so breathtaking, thanks for sharing your adventures. Angel Baby Saga is growing up so fast won't be long Maya before she doesn't need you so much. A little independent woman. 🥰

[@MaxMayaLiving]

I felt like she even grew from when I left and came back 🤣🤣

[@BETH..._...]

Everything about this video 🔥🧡

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@oceanandthings1130]

This has been amazing to watch, great footage. Well done guys.

[@owemeanthropology]

my sister just went to Iceland last week! it's definitely good to get to be yourself. parenthood demands so much, so fast that it's easy to lose yourself in it. peace to you all.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

So true!!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

So true!!!

[@carmenwashington9067]

Gosh I haven’t even finished watching yet, but everything is so beautiful! The videography, editing, story, everything! Love it!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you!!

[@1Charioteer]

Great video. Glad Max was able to explore too, and Maya got quality mother daughter time.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Maya held down the fort 🥹🥹

[@michellemckinney4678]

I love this for you both! The views at 12:30…wow! We have to protect this planet.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Protect it!!!

[@play4alley]

Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@MIRANDA92]

One thing about max, he’s gone check out the local eats! Love that. Great video

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Although I usually go deeper into local culinary adventures when travelling - this was not that kind of trip however, I gotta try something Icelandic 🤣

[@CocoAzoitei]

OMG Saga is unbearably cute in the hand painting bit!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you COCO! And Thank you for swinging by. Much love!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

LOL!

[@bethanylague]

Hello, all the way from Bali! Hope you enjoyed the ayam betutu! I love the way you guys share your experiences of non traditional parenting and of doing life together in general, the good and the bad. Thanks for the honest and entertaining content. My love to you all from my little family to yours!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Hello!!! It was absolutely delicious, the seasoning the consistency - all of it. Thank you for watching and sharing your love 🙏🏾🙏🏻💕

[@notchincorporated4824]

Saga upstaged. Lol. My favorite part.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tiffanyyisrael7989]

That was cute and hilarious. ❤️ Love Saga...

[@MaxMayaLiving]

@@tiffanyyisrael7989 saga ❤️❤️❤️

[@TGOODMILL1]

So beautifully filmed. I'm glad you guys do this for each othet.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@luckysuepro1181]

Yasssss solo trips help to keep the relationship fresh. Love your family

[@MaxMayaLiving]

So true!! Thank you 🥰

[@Sendupprayer]

Wow, what maturity❤

[@ADivaForLife]

Congratulations on this adventure Max 📸🎥…

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mts4611]

This was great to watch. Glad Max got a chance to get his solo time in!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

It was well needed!! Thank you

[@sahnie82]

Iceland is stunning. ❤

[@tiffanyyisrael7989]

Wow, Max your travel footage is amazing

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@Naniso]

Max came out and showed out with the clips and edits of this video. Loved it! ❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

In my element 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tanaeb.2671]

This was truly amazing to watch. I love how you all nurture individuality, y'all family, and interdependence. It's absolutely beautiful. Sending so much love ✨💚

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so so much. Sending loads of love back!!

[@marcellejosephine9119]

So important to get the change to be yourself! Thankfully you guys support each other! 🥳🎉🍀 Iceland is stunning!! Really hope I get a chance to go one day. 🇮🇸 💙❤️

[@MaxMayaLiving]

You definitely should if you get the chance!!

[@s.m6605]

Excellent!!!

[@ennisiahenderson7624]

Beautiful footage max

[@luckysuepro1181]

But wait....Those pictures 📸 and video from Iceland...Epic

[@lizziethelemon]

This was so lovely Maya & Max, I loved Max's trip and the joy and excitement and I love Iceland! LOL! @Max saying people like to mix up Sweden and Switzerland, I never understood how that happens. I also really loved your father's day gift! You both seem so happy! ☺

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Like I get they both start with SW but that’s it. Get it together people!!!😂

[@simplysony7308]

Love love love love 😍

[@msgrandeur]

Loved this blog! Love your partnership and support of each other ❤. Max those shots were gorgeous

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@faybe220]

This was great fun to watch. Thanks for sharing Max😍

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Love sharing with you all 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@bushwomanbotanicals3668]

I enjoy y'all uploads so much ☺️

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏻🙏🏾 Thank you!

[@JanetVJohnson]

Glad to see you having fun, brother Max! I love Saga's footprint art.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mukulu12]

I love love these vlogs ❤

[@johannafernandez6879]

This is wonderful; I’m loving Max’s energy!!! Yay to solo trips!!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

The best 🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@Summer_Rain]

This was an amazing trip! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for kicking it with us 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@anewjourneywithbertie5290]

This is so good and I think this is wat the world needs the fun parts of marriage and individual perspectives too 😂❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Indeed 😂😂

[@ladiepink]

I can’t wait to go to Iceland !!!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

You have to go 🥳🥳

[@barbarahunter931]

Such a beautiful family, love your guys!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@OhSheila25]

Good idea. You both get a chance to regroup, refresh

[@MaxMayaLiving]

I like that - regroup!

[@dicobaskoro9767]

Finally 🎉🎉 cool works! Thanks for accompanying me daddy Max and the permission 😂 mom Maya

[@MaxMayaLiving]

DICO!! It was an honor :D Sleeping lion didnt make the cut though 🤣🤣🤣

[@gangstagrizzlezz]

I wanna go to Iceland now!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Go 😂

[@leonjiber1792]

Couple goals 🥰🤩

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for the love 💕💕

[@asmranonymous6409]

❤

[@Halonablack]

Max is such a beautiful man.

[@2studiosinc62]

❤❤‼️‼️🙏🏽

[@monica4158]

I'm so curious... how did you guys meet?

[@MaxMayaLiving]

We met in Colombia when both solo traveling 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@monica4158]

@@MaxMayaLiving That's lovely, y'all should do a video on 'How We Met'

[@MaxMayaLiving]

It’s been talked about many times in our early videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@runrockwater]

I feel like this is more like needing alone time to recharge. I always wondered how introverts deal with wanting me time when married.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Whatever we need to recharge 🙏

[@justtanja7327]

There's Waldo!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Where’s waldo???

[@justtanja7327]

@@MaxMayaLiving LOL. In the cafe. It was a quick shot when Max was vlogging. 🤣😄

[@IphiaCarlene]

Damn....these shots are impressive!!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏾💕

[@Mz23vehrzed]

Lol not the filipino mom death stare

[@MaxMayaLiving]

😂😂😂😂

[@thelifeuchoose]

Well u each need solo trips.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

True!

[@usomexmartin220]

I dont get Men like this🤔 Miya left to America for a friends celebration and work? He feels well if she got a break he needs to take a break to🙄 Selfish! Most grown Men would be understanding that the Mother does alot her body went through alot of change to carry this beautiful human bean. I honestly dont see this relationship lasting very long, if he keeps thinking this way. Its good to take a break but Mothers do more than Men when it comes to carring for a child.

[@ososandi]

❤