In this episode of Better Than Perfect, John and Nicole dive into the controversial topic of fitness in relationships. Should you expect your partner to stay in shape? What if one person lets themselves go? And how does physical health impact attraction, intimacy, and long-term connection?
π₯ From lifting together to the deeper psychological reasons couples struggle with fitness, we get brutally honest about what it takes to grow stronger β in body and in love.
β±οΈ Timestamps (approximate):
0:00 β Why fitness is a relationship issue
2:15 β The unspoken expectation to stay attractive
5:50 β What happens when one partner gives up
9:30 β Supporting each other without nagging
12:00 β Do couples who train together stay together?
15:45 β Johnβs journey after surgery & staying competitive
18:20 β Nicoleβs take on feminine fitness and body image
22:00 β How resentment grows when effort dies
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