Forever and Always

Katie & Chris Marino

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. read less

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Episode 46: Should You Start Budgeting With Your Partner?

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? , and What are the best ways to track your finances? The couple even goes over their first month of using their budgeting plan.

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Episode 46: Should You Start Budgeting With Your Partner?

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? , and What are the best ways to track your finances? The couple even goes over their first month of using their budgeting plan.

Episode 45: Can Traveling Help Your Relationship?

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 next level.

Episode 44: Self-Care

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 to the past few months!

Episode 43: Dads in Training with Henry Metcalf Pt. I

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 being a father to a baby girl. They cover Family, Fatherhood, Priorities, and Parenting during their conversation.

Episode 42: Venting vs Unloading

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.

Episode 41: Dads in Training with Pablo Garcia Pt. I

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 Young Dad.

Episode 40: The Truth About Living in LA

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 Angeles.

Episode 39: Dealing with Different Diets in a Relationship

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 her theories about the disappearance of Gabby Petito.

Episode 38: Navigating the Highs and Lows of a Relationship

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 thoughts of the day!

Episode 37: Things You Should Know Before Getting a Puppy

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 their Quarantine-Pup.

Episode 36: Overcoming Gymtimidation

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.

Episode 35: Can You Find Love on Reality TV?

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.

Episode 34: How Do I Know If I've Found My Soulmate?

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 finding your soulmate.

Episode 33: Dads in Training with Koby Hyde Pt. I

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.

Episode 32: Discussing Wedding Bands and Engagements with the Owner of Larae Rings, Brooke Schwendiman

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 buying a wedding band. Follow @larae.rings on Instagram to see the timeless and stunning rings she offers!

Episode 31: Are You Actually in Love?

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 relationship.

Episode 30: Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance

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.

Episode 29: Dads in Training with Cole Orgill Pt. I

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.

Episode 28: The Most Common Mistakes Couples Make in Their First Year of Marriage

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 marriage journal.

Episode 27: Maintaining Friendships After College with Matt Baker

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 giving your friends a call is important at every stage in life.