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In this episode of the This Might Be Love Podcast, hosts Jay and Nay discuss "the rainy days" of a relationship, focusing on difficult times and how to persevere through challenges (2:37). They share personal experiences and answer fan questions about navigating the darkest moments in a marriage (2:46).

Here are the key takeaways:
• Acknowledging Difficulties (2:37-3:00): The hosts open up about moments when they felt like giving up on their marriage, emphasizing that such feelings are normal and part of a long-term relationship.
• Honeymoon Phase and Its End (5:22-7:30): They discuss the concept of a honeymoon phase and how it transitions into more challenging times, highlighting that even before marriage, their relationship faced significant hurdles.
• Rebuilding After Challenges (7:30-9:27): The conversation delves into experiencing breakups and separations before marriage, which ultimately strengthened their bond and conviction to be together. They stress the importance of rebuilding trust and bond.
• The Necessity of Reassurance (9:37-12:05): Nay believes reassurance is absolutely necessary in a marriage, stating that women like to feel beautiful, wanted, and cherished. Jay expands on this, saying reassurance is about affirming commitment and love.
• Understanding Needs and Ego (12:05-15:10): They discuss the importance of both partners feeling wanted and validated, warning against seeking external validation and the need to communicate needs rather than expecting mind-reading.
• Pride and Communication (15:10-17:50): They agree that pride can be detrimental in a relationship, advocating for open communication about feelings and needs, even if it's difficult to express vulnerability.
• When to Walk Away (25:05-32:10): The hosts offer insights on distinguishing between needing space and drifting away, and when it might be time to end a marriage. Jay suggests walking away when the relationship becomes more damaging than rewarding, emphasizing personal boundaries and weighing risks.
• The Importance of "Why" (35:12-35:55): They advise individuals to understand why they are getting married and what benefits come with sharing their existence with that person.
• Pre-Marital Transparency (36:00-38:50): They strongly recommend a candid conversation before marriage, where partners are completely honest and transparent about their pasts and expectations to avoid carrying baggage into the union.
• Love Language (40:12-40:50): Jay shares that his primary love language is words of affirmation, explaining his need for verbal appreciation