8 Daily Habits for a Happy Relationship 💖

[@savvyfeminist4700]

I love these relationships talks. For sure I’d love to see it turn to a series. A healthy relationship makes it easier to be open in areas of finance.

[@jhonrie3494]

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[@ms.lizziem6758]

Hi Tasha and Joseph, please turn this relationship ships talk into a series. Awesome and practical tips that anyone can do. Thanks for sharing guys😊

[@mochacondulce]

Thank you for the tips!! 💞 13 years of marriage + counting. No kids for us, but we work a lot so date nights are a MUST!!

[@SeychelleSunshine]

This was posted on my birthday! I totally agree with all of these things. I'm 24, my boyfriend is 25 and we've been together for 4.5 years now. We do almost all of the things you mentioned in the video. We make time for date nights and day dates. Work and school keep us plenty busy so the major ones are usually on anniversaries, birthdays, and vacations when we can get them. So when the weather is especially nice, we take a walk around the neighborhood. We catch up on shows throughout the week and spend joint grocery trips holding hands and silly people watching. We use the food court as an affordable picnic spot on our monthly Costco trips. We have hobbies and friends we do/see together and separately. Keeping our individual identities is an especially important priority for us given our ages. We're in the stage where a person developmentally just becomes an adult and becoming established is expected to be your main priority. We hope to have a future together and keep this in mind, but plan on our paths separately first and foremost. Our communication is improving every day. He also is used to not asking for much and going without but he's great at keeping the atmosphere calm and light (his demeanor is similar to Joseph's lol), while I learned in early adulthood that vocalizing my anxieties or needs is extremely important to ensure I'm properly cared for and I'm getting good at advocating for myself (my demeanor is a lot like yours haha. Talkative and sweet, calm but bold as well). We've got a good groove going and have utilized each other's communication styles when they fit best. When we're really stressed we might have rare little moments of frustrated tones of course (i.e. Did you seriously forget to clean the bathroom? *sigh*), but we don't fight- only discuss. We always resolve our issues and learn. We were shopping for furniture recently and the awesome associate at Bob's was gushing about how great we were together the entire time 😂❤️ We love being physically affectionate- I make the effort especially for his love language, and verbal affection is a big part of my love language that he's made a huge effort with. We love holding hands and blowing kisses to each other wherever we go. We snuggle in together often. We say I love you every day at this point, I think. I've been big on making sure he knows how far my appreciation for him goes by saying thank you for a lot of little things as well. I say it whenever he grabs me something to drink, makes dinner, runs an errand for me, or gives me a compliment. Sometimes I tell him I appreciate him, that he's wonderful, or that I'm so proud of him for no reason at all other than the fact that he deserves to hear it. He always makes me feel like I'm the most amazing person in the room, in his sweet, endearing, casual ways. I know this was a lot to read but we have a lot to share 😂 Thanks so much for this video. Like many people, I had few to no examples of happy and healthy relationships. Interactions like this warm me in a much needed way. ❤️

[@avelonalark8074]

The 'say thank you for the little things' is SO important. I grew up in a family that operated on an assumption of 'you treat those outside your family Great and those in your family Ok', and it wasn't until I found a blog that talked about specifically that in a post (CaptainAwkward) that I realized, if you're around someone every day for years you should treat them even BETTER than average because that relationship is an investment

[@TransformwithTayani]

My spouse and I do most of these things. We’ve been together for 12 years married for 5💕

[@xeyang8178]

I love how personal this is!!! I thought it was going to be very vague but love the shower one! Love your vids and love seeing your success so far!!!

[@estilobyelizabeth]

My partner and I also shower every night together and it is one of my favorite things. It's so intimate and unplugged and a nice way to end the day. Then we both read together in bed and it's lovely. Loved this video, thank you for being honest and open. 💓

[@ajohonly3721]

Elizabeth Estrada nice 👍 keep it up and all the best .

[@nanwindow1417]

Hello! Me and my partner are always working so it's really hard to find some time for ourselves. We don't have kids and we only have each of us one full time job, but we still find it difficult to relax after a long day at work. I'm tired and sleepy all the time. I'm hoping to regain some of my work-life balance very soon when our financial situation is finally stable. Now it's so hard because we're penny-pinching and saving up but it's only a couple months before we're financially okay and back on our feet. It's really exhausting and takes its toll on people when you're in a bad financial situation, the stress is simply too much.

[@ngaiosbrain]

I know it can be hard, but touching is free! Xx

[@nanwindow1417]

@@ngaiosbrain We touch each other a lot. It's the stress of it that makes it hard to enjoy our time together. But I'm not complaining because all in all we have a happy, filfilling relationship.

[@Alitasplace]

@@nanwindow1417 Stay strong, in the good and the bad. Rooting for your situation to get better soon!!!

[@Dil498]

Me and my homey struggle with this too stay strong sista XX

[@mmathulosejake]

"Its my one flaw"- Joseph 😂😂😂😂

[@leannaewell1161]

Pahaahhahaha too funny

[@lindsaytoussaint]

"she has a queen sized bed. i have a twin" i'm dead with his one-liners.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

This is one of my favorite videos. Encouraging individual growth is so important. I quit my job in January to pursue my own path of consulting. I have always been worried about what my partner thought, and I think he was worried that quitting my job wasn't the best idea. Eventually, he started encouraging me more and my dreams progressed. Our relationship is better than ever now. By the way Joseph's eyebrows were on point every time you mentioned his abilities :)

[@yichispiritual]

Love this! More relationship videos please! When did you start talking about finances? At what stage of your relationship? How did it evolve over the years? What were the hiccups and how did you overcome them? Cannot wait to hear more!

[@sophia_megan]

Not gonna lie the showering together part sounds miserable haha. But one thing my husband and I do every night before bed is we tell each other what we appreciate about one another from that day

[@punkseth1]

I like the showering idea but I like your idea too

[@noirfit9721]

I just got married. Two weeks in and we really need this! Thank you

[@kathrynharris3636]

Beautiful couple The advice your giving is priceless. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable to share.

[@JustineMfulama]

Sooo true. Love that the advice is so personal and relevant!

[@anthonyjamestabararamos1577]

The one thing that really made me feel better, energized, and determined to reach my goals was Forwago. Thank you so much !!!

[@susiedurham814]

This is by far my favorite video from you. Strong relationships make winning at everything in life so much easier. Including raising strong, emotionally healthy kids. You guys are killing it!

[@evelyngonzalez6110]

Lol I thought the showering together, cuddling before sleep and the thank you part was just something my husband and I did..

[@talentayin4820]

Love still exists . Thanks for making me feel hopeful once again

[@chanelyakubu]

Great advice! We don't do many date nights but we do have our mini dates for sure

[@tarawrr20]

Great advice! I follow so many of these and it really does keep a relationship happy. I’ve been with my husband for 6.5 years, married 1 year, and we still feel the excitement of the beginning.

[@TehBryanxx]

haha i love your friendly banter with each other regarding the pillow and how tasha has a queen sized bed and joseph has a twin lmao

[@christychristy6598]

love watching you guys keep up the good work and good tips

[@budgetketomommy]

I needed this today! We have been married just shy of 10 years and still need a reminder to not take it for granted.

[@d14551]

Great video! It's wonderful to hear and see how committed you are to each other and to making your relationship and your family work.

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

Yes, marriage is a partnership! My thoughts exactly.

[@398jeffersd]

Thanks for sharing. My guy likes showering together too, but I’m a bit shy about it. I’m trying to compromise though. We’ve been together for 3 years now.

[@tanieshasimmons5212]

"Don't go into the room at all, and be quiet outside it." 😂😂😭

[@JelisaSmith]

This was great advice! And super practical! I really like the shower idea! I’m gonna see if we can start incorporating that into our nightly routine over here 🤓

[@N.dial2007]

Hello! 🖐🏽 I absolutely enjoyed watching this! You are so adorable together!

[@tamaradubuni3456]

I love this video!!! It’s a totally different perspective to what see in comparison to your other videos

[@Mrs.LivingLikeJessica]

5ft 8in!!! I never guessed you being that tall!! You seem so tiny! I would have guessed like 5”4

[@VanessaLong]

Ohmigosh! I love the authenticity. Minute 7 about the Master Bathroom and I was LOL. 💚💚💚

[@monalisaruss9803]

Ya'll so cute together!!! This is fire, Joseph🤣🤣. Made me smile from start.

[@husnuyeyasar3970]

it is positive video. i like sharing one pillow that is good idea💖😍

[@shinashtumzghi9299]

Hello. I love this. Thank you guys. Love comes in all shapes and sizes. I love you guys

[@sarasoda7442]

This was hilariously cute 🥰😅loved it!

[@LiLi0881]

More relationship videos PLEASE!!!

[@zaynab2085]

The shower routine has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I agree with you, it’s a wonderful time to reconnect regardless of how you are feeling that day. Great tips!

[@valeriegonzales2479]

What a fantastic video! I also loved seeing the lighthearted bonding and teasing it made this video so much fun to watch. More laid back and off-the-cuff humor would be awesome!

[@Chi_di]

What a very pleasant video, thank you for this info! I am not even married yet but have a boyfriend and I think it’s so important to always seek to improve how one shows up in a relationship. Thank you!

[@tianamarie1995]

Inspired 🦋8️⃣ you guys are amazing

[@caprobatica]

Lovely!!! Keep your sparkling chemistry alive because you give this lonely gecko hope! Lol More passionate videos like these, please! Thanks for sharing and I really appreciate your authenticity as always, Tasha & Joseph! Victory is yours, Largy (The AcrõGecko)

[@matthewhendra6417]

I loved this video and found it really inspirational. Thanks so much for posting.

[@FlamedWater]

If you solve the "living somewhere cold but also not all cold" part, I'd love to hear how :D My partner and I also have an unsolvable problem - I want to leave in a penthouse in a skyscraper and he wants to live in a house with a garden. I am almost glad we do not have the financial means yet to achieve either of those dreams. Cause when we do, there will be a lot of arguing involved.

[@xhauntedpassionx]

I got lucky in the sense that my boyfriend and I both want certain things out of our future home. We both HATE yard work and have allergies to grass and dogs, so neither of us want a yard. And we both want to be able to throw small parties without noise complaints, so we probably aren't going to get a condo. We also both want very little rooms in our house so we don't have to clean much (heck, we love our tiny bachelor suite apartment). So a tiny 1-2 bedroom house in close proximity to train stations and bus stops (I don't drive) would be the perfect home for us both.

[@TrailerCashAcademy]

Love this!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing!

[@RozeBeauty318]

Great video. My hubby and I do most of those things. Esp date night and open communication. Loved this style of video. Would love to see more about how you continue to have a happy and successful relationship. Thanks for sharing. 😄

[@honzikovaivana]

Love you, guys! Thanks for sharing your life with the outside world! I adore you and enjoy all your work!

[@vilmachristine]

More videos like this please! Thank you for sharing ❤️ this is my favorite!

[@HerRealMomLife]

Thank you for sharing these tips! I love how simple and thoughtful they are and I look forward to applying these tips in my relationship!!

[@tspizemediaservices6254]

Thank you guys. ..this is helpful

[@rl3938]

You are a beautiful and sweet couple, thanks for the great tips!

[@CakeLife2885]

I really love the shower idea!! That’s very sweet🤗

[@historymysteries4134]

Another tip not just for those in relationships: be a tourist in your own city. Also, have you guys thoughts about any DC themed videos?

[@Nikitaiesha]

This is such a great video! It's so true... it's easy to have those embarrassing yet important money talks because my partner and I work very hard to stay connect whole raising 3 kids.

[@edenise1004]

Very good advice

[@abbyscheitlin1989]

Great job! Love this! And you guys!! 💙

[@historymysteries4134]

And if you think your partner wouldn’t like these, you may not be with the right person.

[@tsolo5147]

Great video! I love these type of videos.

[@Got2bBrewN]

Loved this! Thanks!

[@enlighteninggoddess8900]

Love your advice cutie couple keep the love ❤️ going

[@chloeduplessis100]

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

[@journeyprogress9497]

I love all your videos, but I think this one is my new favourite!

[@Clic03]

Great talk. Thank you 👍

[@michellefletcher8528]

New subbie here..this is my first video of you both, and i enjoyed it so much!!

[@phillicia588]

So helpful

[@JustineMfulama]

YES! These tips are so relevant!

[@jenniferdavis4627]

Great video! You have such a beautiful family!

[@MissPrettyGoat718]

Love you guys 🥰🥰🥰 so inspiring

[@OneBigHappyLife]

Thank you!--Tasha

[@MissPrettyGoat718]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 right now I just finish watching you guys how to budget! It's funny my fiance name is Joesph too lol. God bless you guys and keep doing yall thang

[@lvo4evd]

You guys are wonderful keep going

[@druth8803]

Great video, and you both look especially nice this video

[@sharonphillips5282]

Great tips!

[@kpoolove1965]

Always love your videos

[@abenaodei447]

Love such videos, great tips. I Admire your family .love from Northampton, England.

[@OneBigHappyLife]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!--Tasha

[@jennyrieras431]

I have a question for everyone. How do y’all handle snoring partners? I have to be at work earlier than my spouse so usually we will sleep in different rooms which I feel makes us less connected. What are some ways to combat this

[@timesnotpoison]

Has your spouse has a sleep study done? Mine did, and we found out he had sleep apnea, and now it’s treated. It’s worth a try! Some minimal snoring is OK, but if it’s more than that it’s probably a larger issue that can be treated. Your sleep is important, too!

[@jennyrieras431]

Joan of Snark I agree thank you! I will have to look into that is something I have to go thru insurance for?

[@timesnotpoison]

Jenny Rieras It’s worth checking into to see if they can cover it!

[@laurawharton2836]

Do you have a video about how you two met and fell in love?

[@gabriellebenoit8750]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!

[@tiffaniejean7989]

You guys are adorable.

[@Zzz2x]

You need a podcast

[@ninipaibakery5925]

Loved the whole video😍

[@miriamsantos3369]

Hi you guys. I love you videos and started following you through TFD. Regarding the scripted videos....that's not the most important thing really but i really love it when you go really natural and informal, otherwise it looks very scripted and staged. But you rock either way! 😘😘😘😘

[@meganh6115]

"It's my one flaw" hahaha

[@awkwardclub]

I love this video.

[@irynagil8155]

this is so wholesome

[@ldorsey5111]

This is good!

[@XXJaneDoe23]

Helloo :D You are too cute. Hope I can have a similar life with my boyfriend in the future (achieved though your tips and the yearly spending plan, of course :D)

[@sunrise2day462]

Nice!!

[@ThePricklyash]

So cute ☺️

[@lindsaytoussaint]

10:00 - so true! but also we're taught it's needy/un -ladylike to ask for what you need and speak up!

[@lindsaytoussaint]

11:10 - there it is! wild it's an expectation for men too. so glad you two are talking about it.

[@CarmenO]

Gah I love you guys! And all amazing tips!

[@SheepDogNumber6]

I like the showering together. Snuggle and touch too. Always say thank you.

[@mariamalameri3782]

Cuuuties

[@angelabarker8611]

Cute!!!

[@sarahmarie9593]

😂😂😂 "But I don't want to live somewhere cold" oh that made me laugh! Love the video guys! Keep up the great work!

[@kriti_choudhary540]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@skystarsg4042]

😍💓💓💓

[@ruthgibson8386]

Dear Joseph! Buy her a pillow. Problem solve. lol

[@mrjosephcochran]

She has a pillow. It's on the floor next to the bed.

[@ruthgibson8386]

@@mrjosephcochran What ? 😂

[@FeoshiaHDavis]

😍😍

[@TheCandyShow]

FYI, Eskimo isn't cool anymore. The word you were looking for is Inuit. Eskimo is offensive.

[@OneBigHappyLife]

Thank you so much for bringing that to our attention. I am so sorry! I had no idea that it was offensive. We will definitely avoid using that term in the future.--Tasha

[@taquito.trasgo]

Is it derogatory because the history behind it is or because someone made it into a derogatory term?

[@TheCandyShow]

@@taquito.trasgo Thanks for asking. It is because the term was one used by others to refer to all the northern peoples. But the Inu and Inuit never used it themselves.

[@TheCandyShow]

@@OneBigHappyLife Thanks for the quick reply Tasha. I know you wouldn't use it if you knew. In Canada we are more aware of it. I notice it used in US television occasionally too. But each one teach one. Passing on the good word. BTW LOVE the money insight. I too am a recovered lawyer - I'm a TV and Radio broadcaster up here in Canada. So much better than chasing billable hours! : )

[@Ladytasya]

TheCandyShow America is slowly becoming aware. I learned about about two yrs ago during my freshman yr from my anthropology professor.

[@cutenobi]

Ya’ll are so cute; it’s sickening. Lol! Thanks for the ideas. I’ll have to try some of them.

[@moniquem3227]

Why give the illusion of being married by wearing rings?

[@OneBigHappyLife]

This question is 100% based on your assumptions and biases. We're not "giving illusions" of anything. We're living our lives how we see fit. It's you that's choosing to make assumptions about our intentions based on your observations and biased interpretations. First, you assume that legal marriage somehow makes certain committed couples functionally, practically, or measurably different than others. It doesn't. Second, you assume that only legally married couples can/should express their dedication through the use of rings. Yet the use of rings by committed couples pre-dates legal marriage and Christianity for that matter. Third, you assume that our rings are for the benefit of others (or to give others illusions about our relationship). They are not.--Tasha

[@moniquem3227]

@@OneBigHappyLife Assumptions, yes, biased, no. In today's society, wearing rings on your left ring finger usually indicate marriage. In your case it doesn't. Fine. Your video gave the impression that you were married. You're not. Cool. Just seems strange that you give legal, financial, and couple advice without doing the legal aspect of a committed relationship. You dear have assumed too much. Your response shows your insecurities. But you do you. :)

[@zucchinigreen]

@@moniquem3227 There's more than one video explaining why they're not married. Be informed before you judge because girl, you are projectinnngggg...not a good look.