Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between.
This week, Adriana sits down with Dr. Love Lea — an Ivy League-trained couples therapist with a PhD in clinical sexology — to talk about the part of getting married no one prepares you for: the actual marriage.
We spend so much time obsessing over the dress, the venue, and the seating chart — but how much time are couples actually spending preparing for life after "I do"? Dr. Love Lea breaks down why premarital coaching can lower your odds of divorce by 31%, what to actually talk about before you walk down the aisle, and why the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset is one of the biggest threats to a modern marriage.
From intimacy and communication to conflict, money, in-laws, and the conversations most couples are too scared to have — Dr. Love Lea brings real, modern, judgment-free advice that meets couples where they're at. Whether you're religious, spiritual, secular, or somewhere in between, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's engaged, newly married, or dating with intention.
If you're searching for premarital counseling tips, advice for engaged couples, or how to build a marriage that actually lasts — this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights
• Why couples spend $35K on the wedding and $0 on the marriage — and how Dr. Love Lea wants to flip that
• The statistic every engaged couple needs to hear: how premarital coaching cuts divorce risk by 31%
• Premarital counseling vs. religious pre-Cana: what's the difference and do you need both?
• The "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" myth and why it's quietly hurting your relationship
• How often healthy couples are actually having sex (and why quality beats quantity)
• The fights that seem stupid but mean something deeper
• How to have hard conversations without making your partner feel attacked
• Why Dr. Love Lea treats the relationship as one body — not two sides
• Wedding vendor tip: why an extra pair of comfortable shoes is non-negotiable on your wedding day
Find Dr. Love Lea: Instagram: @DrLoveLea / Website: drlovelea.com
