You know, I’m always talking about dating and how messy it is, and love — and how messy that is too. But really, there’s also a silver lining. And that, of course, is marriage.

Someone I really look up to — who’s done really well at this marriage thing — is Jacaranda FM colleague, Gerda de Sousa. I want to figure out: how does she do it?

It’s been many years, they’re still very much in love, they’ve got a kid… I just want to know how.

Because sometimes, you’ve got to learn from the people who are in the trenches.

(Not that marriage is a trench. Anyway, moving on.)



In this episode:



00:00 Welcome to Love, Dating and Chaos

00:22 Introducing Gerda de Sousa

00:47 The tweezer trick

01:24 Marriage tricks and solutions

02:31 Tony's hidden vacuum cleaner

03:45 Marriage realities and reflections

03:55 Philicity's marriage story

05:10 The amicable divorce

05:59 The challenges of marriage and parenthood

07:44 The importance of familiarity in marriage

10:59 The beginning of Philicity and Tony's relationship

14:58 The wedding and family dynamics

20:09 Philicity's reflections on motherhood

21:40 The impact of parenthood on relationships

23:33 Philicity's personal growth and dating advice

25:52 Navigating love and loneliness

27:42 Challenges of modern parenting

29:49 Marriage: the good, the bad, and the funny

36:55 Finding the right partner

45:10 The importance of financial discussions

46:33 Final thoughts and gratitude Podcast page on Jacaranda FM