Most of us tend hold our tongues when it comes to conflict. Is that choice really making our relationships better? In this week’s episode, my husband, Brian Hays, joins me to discuss how our pasts affect our relationships, "The Pact" we recommend for all couples and how conflict can unexpectedly connect you and your partner.    Follow me on Instagram! <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/monarchforlove/">https://www.instagram.com/monarchforlove/</a>

Ep. 8 - What the Heck are the Four Horseman of Relationships?

Monarch for Love is where heart meets humor, healing, and a whole lot of honesty. I’m Michelle Hays, a Heart-Centered Marriage Coach, Columnist, Author, Speaker, and lover of big feelings and even bigger breakthroughs. Around here, we talk about what really happens after “I do."Think of this podcast as your weekly dose of soul food for relationships: part pep talk, part permission slip, and part practical guide to building love that lasts. Whether you’re navigating unmet expectations, emotional distance, or just trying to keep the romance alive between laundry loads and life’s chaos—I got you.Because love isn’t something you find or lose. It’s something you choose. And when you choose love on purpose, something beautiful happens: you feel seen, safe, and truly connected. Come be part of a heart-forward community of listeners who are learning, laughing, and loving on purpose because your marriage deserves more than just survival—it deserves to thrive!