Love Your First Year with Kyler & Britt Nixon

On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, talking about emotional intimacy, pursuing your spouse, dating in marriage, and how to keep the "spark" aliveResources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

We're celebrating 50 (!!) episodes of the Love Your First Year podcast! And today, we're helping you set boundaries with in-laws. We'll cover why boundaries are important, areas you should consider setting boundaries with your in-laws, and how to set those boundaries in a healthy way.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseIn-Laws Survival Guide: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/in-laws-survival-guideBoundaries: 100+ Questions to Help Engaged Couples Set Healthy Boundaries Before They Get Married: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/boundariesSetting Healthy Boundaries With In-laws: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/setting-healthy-boundaries-with-in-lawsQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, give you some practical ways to know when you're ready to have kids.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseBoundaries With In-Laws When You Have a Baby: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/boundaries-with-in-laws-when-you-have-a-babyChildren in Your Future? The Questions to Discuss Before Marriage: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/children-in-your-future-the-questions-to-discuss-before-marriageQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

In this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we discuss seven crucial things couples wish they knew about sex before getting married.02:30 1. It takes work and time03:39 2. Your sex drives might not match perfectly04:38 2a. Spontaneous vs. responsive desire06:55 3. Men desire sex to feel loved08:41 4. Married sex doesn’t get boring10:07 5. You’ll have highs and lows11:23 6. There’s no shame in seeking help14:18 7. God created sex and made it goodResources: The Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseThe Ultimate Guide to the Wedding Night & Honeymoon: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/premium-downloads/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-wedding-night-honeymoon

On this final episode of the Love Your First Year podcast for 2025, we're sharing how to have a marriage vision day. This is a great way to align yourselves with what God has for your marriage in the new year.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseHow to Have a Marriage Vision Day Blog: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/how-to-have-a-marriage-vision-dayQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're breaking down 20 (!!) things we wish someone had told us before we got married.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/course (Take $20 off using code NOVEMBER2025)LYFY on Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DMPdEqumWgQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're sharing 3 common communication mistakes we see from couples in their first year of marriage. We'll unpack all three and then give some practical tips for avoiding them.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseRules for Healthy Communication: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/rules-for-healthy-communicationQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

This is a special edition of the Love Your First Year Podcast where we give a big announcement and share some major updates to our premarital course and other resources. We're also sharing some brand NEW resources we've never discussed before.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseFree Downloads: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/free-downloadsQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear