"You complete me" sounds romantic right up until you think about what it implies. Dr. Laurie Betito explains why that phrase, and the old "happy wife, happy life" line beside it, quietly set couples up to fail.

Retiring the Old Cliches

Betito traces where "happy wife, happy life" comes from and why it no longer fits how most couples actually live, replacing it with a version that asks something of both partners instead of one.

Two Circles, Not One

Rather than one person completing another, Betito describes healthy couples as two overlapping circles, each with their own friendships, hobbies, and sense of purpose outside the relationship. That, she argues, is what makes the overlap in the middle actually strong.

Topics: relationship advice, Dr. Laurie Betito, happy spouse happy house, mutual care, healthy relationships

GUEST: Dr. Laurie Betito | drlaurie.com

Originally aired on 2026-07-17

"You complete me" sounds romantic right up until you think about what it implies. Dr. Laurie Betito explains why that phrase, and the old "happy wife, happy life" line beside it, quietly set couples up to fail.
Retiring the Old Cliches
Betito traces where "happy wife, happy life" comes from and why it no longer fits how most couples actually live, replacing it with a version that asks something of both partners instead of one.
Two Circles, Not One
Rather than one person completing another, Betito describes healthy couples as two overlapping circles, each with their own friendships, hobbies, and sense of purpose outside the relationship. That, she argues, is what makes the overlap in the middle actually strong.
Topics: relationship advice, Dr. Laurie Betito, happy spouse happy house, mutual care, healthy relationships
GUEST: Dr. Laurie Betito | drlaurie.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-17

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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