marriage is brutal and beautiful.

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HEY Y’ALL

We are regular degular folks who are living our lives doing the best we can. We’ve been in the game for 20 years as hubby and wifey, and let’s face it. Marriage is tough. Also…ghetto. But, it doesn’t have to get stuck on tough. That’s why you need community and conversation - to know you aren’t crazy and yes, whatever it is, it’s probably normal. Come with us as we talk through our journey - the good, brutal and extra ugly, plus the absolutely beautiful, forever and always kinda sparkle we’ve been blessed to have as best friends.

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A smiling man with a beard and a woman with short, curly blonde hair, both excitedly posing for a selfie in a dimly lit indoor setting with a wooden ceiling.

WHO WE ARE.

MEET DOC PATTON

Doc is an Oak Cliff native and proud TCU Horned Frog who overcame common but tough odds to become - by many accounts - an unlikely three-time Olympian and two time Olympic medalist. A retired professional sprinter, he spends his days coaching aspiring pro athletes at the University of North Texas at Dallas. His mantra? Gold is the goal, but God’s will is greater.

MEET CRYSTAL PATTON

Crystal hails from H-Tine, Texas - IYKYK. If you don’t, that’s Houston. She spends her days writing and consulting with business leaders on communications strategies, professional and personal brand management and pretty much anything to do with conveying a clear message. Her mantra? Lead with grace, assume positive intent, and kick it everywhere in between.

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Each week we pick a juicy and thoughtful topic to talk about - many of which come from you, our followers. Whether it is budgeting and finance, expectations or defining biblical submission, we’re sure there’s something here for you and your boo.

Esp. 1: Marriage is brutiful. Beautiful and brutal. What y’all wanna talk about?!

Esp. 3: Marriage has several phases. The first? The honeymoon! Married folks, y’all remember?

Esp. 5: Submission is a trigger word for some wives. Why is that? Husbands have a similar expectation. Here’s our take. What’s yours?

Esp. 7: Life be LIFE-ING! We can’t make this stuff up.

Esp. 2: Finances. Separate or joint? Our take. What say you?

Esp. 4: We messed around and let marriage tell US what to do. That’s what happens when you don’t talk about EXPECTATIONS…

Esp. 6. In sickness and health. It’s real. Let’s talk about it.

Esp. 8: No matter what you’re going through, He’s always right on time.

Love notes

  • "Love this! Thanks for sharing and for the transparency."

    @camilleghicks

  • "You have to choose each other every day!"

    —S. Balough

  • "if you have expectations and don't communicate that, then it is going to be a tough road ahead. looking forward to you guys' next video."

    —R. JONES

  • "This is exactly why you are together. you acknowledge the good, bad and the ugly...you two are amazing and a testimony to commitment and the covenant of marriage."

    —R. MONDAY

  • "I can tell God has his hands all over you guys."

    — L. LUCAS

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