{"id":12716,"date":"2025-06-18T11:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T15:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/?p=12716"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T15:53:34","slug":"do-you-really-know-your-partner-1-800-bridesmaid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/podcast\/do-you-really-know-your-partner-1-800-bridesmaid\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Really Know Your Partner? | 1-800-Bridesmaid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ring, ring! It\u2019s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. You know their favorite pizza topping and how they take their coffee\u2014but do you know how they handle money, stress, or the big life questions? In this episode, Jen sits down with dating expert Carleigh Ferrante, host of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mostlydating\/?hl=en\">Mostly Dating<\/a> podcast, to unpack why so many couples avoid deep conversations and what you really need to talk about before you say \u201cI do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do You Really Know Your Partner?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/09tsonndqUA?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode Highlights:<br><\/strong>\ud83d\udc8d The tough questions every couple should ask before walking down the aisle<br>\ud83e\udde9 How to handle the fear of having \u201cuncomfortable\u201d conversations<br>\ud83d\udeab Why \u201cwe never fight\u201d might be a relationship red flag<br>\ud83d\udca1 Tips for tackling topics like kids, money, and lifestyle differences<br>\ud83d\udd11 Expert dating advice to find the right person for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re engaged, dating, or wondering whether you really know the person next to you, this episode is your reality check for building a lasting, authentic connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode is brought to you by Fred Meyer Jewelers. Because the right ring means everything. With over 50 years of experience, Fred Meyer Jewelers brings trusted expertise to your bridal jewelry journey. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/fredmeyerjewelers.com\">fredmeyerjewelers.com<\/a> to find your perfect match today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loved this episode? Watch more episodes of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLnMvMRQEVZj4-9iOt0Fkq3j-rSj3vceAY\">1-800-Bridesmaid<\/a>&nbsp;and check out our other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LoveStoriesTV\/podcasts\">Love Stories by David\u2019s podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ring, ring! It\u2019s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. You know their favorite pizza topping and how they take their coffee\u2014but do you know how they handle money, stress, or the big life questions? 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