The holiday season can be magical — twinkling lights, shared traditions, cherished memories — but it can also unleash a perfect storm of stress 😬, especially for high-performing couples juggling business pressures, family demands, and em…
The holiday season often brings joy — but for many high-performing couples, it also brings a perfect storm of stress. In Make More Love Episode 72, Ellen Dorian unpacks a strategic, relationship-centered approach to navigating Q4 pressures, …
You’ve built something real — a business that demands everything from you. Long hours, tough calls, relentless pressure to perform. 💼 But somewhere along the way, your partner stopped being your co-pilot and became just another passeng…
A Viking river cruise from Budapest to Passau might not sound like the ideal setting for relationship insights. Yet, that’s exactly where I found myself uncovering the secrets of couples who’ve mastered the long game of love. As a rel…
Are you a driven professional trying to balance a thriving career with a thriving relationship? ⚖️ The classic film The War of the Roses might feel like an exaggerated dark comedy—but behind the chaos lies a truth many high-performing couple…
Are you tired of having the same old arguments with your partner? 😤 Do you find yourself caught between cold war silences or hot war explosions? If so, you’re not alone—and more importantly, there’s a better way forward. In this…
Are you stuck in a cycle of bickering, arguing, or even explosive fights with your partner? 💥 You’re not alone. Many high-performing individuals—people who excel in careers, business, or leadership—find themselves struggling to n…
Are you in a relationship where you proudly say, “We never fight”? On the surface, it sounds like relationship goals 💕—but not so fast. The truth is, that phrase can mean very different things, and not all of them are signs of a …
Are you running your business—or is it running you? 💼 Many high-performing entrepreneurs fall into the trap of constant grinding, believing it’s the only path to success. But here’s the truth: the real key to growth and fulfillment…
Relationships aren’t always smooth sailing. 🌊 At some point, many couples find themselves standing at a difficult crossroads: the spark has faded, arguments have become routine, and one or both partners quietly wonder, “Is it time to wal…
Ever wonder why some date nights seem to lose their spark before dessert arrives? 🍰 It might not be your conversation skills or your outfit—it could be subtle restaurant habits that unintentionally dampen the mood. As a relationship coach w…
Ever caught yourself wondering, “When did we stop having fun together?” You’re not alone.For many high-achieving couples, fun slowly slips down the priority list—squeezed out by work deadlines, family demands, and the constan…
As a business leader, you know how to hustle. You're the first in, the last out, and the one who carries the pressure when no one else can. But here’s a question most entrepreneurs never stop to ask: Is your relationship quietly paying the pr…
Are you struggling to keep the spark alive in your relationship?You're not alone—and you're not failing. Many couples hit a point where passion fades. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t disappear. It gets buried under routine, str…
(Part 2 of the “Relationship OS” Series) Do you ever feel emotionally miles apart from your partner—even when you're just inches away? If you're a high-performing professional, chances are you're often mentally occupied, physicall…
Tired of relationship advice that sounds good but doesn’t actually help? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. The truth is, most relationship advice fails because it only deals with surface problems. It’s like trying…
Bad Relationship Advice Series – Episode 57 of the Make More Love Podcast The Beatles may have sung it best, but when it comes to long-term love, “All You Need Is Love” is beautiful nonsense. Yes, love matters. But if that were t…
Bad Relationship Advice Series – Part 3 from Make More Love Some advice is just unhelpful. Some is outdated. But some? It’s downright dangerous—and it could be sabotaging your relationship without you even realizing it. In this…
Part 2 of our Bad Relationship Advice Series: What to Ditch—and What to Do Instead Welcome back to our no-nonsense series on bad relationship advice! In Part 1, we tackled the vague stuff—those fluffy, feel-good phrases that sound hel…
We Made It to Episode 50 (and Beyond)Kicking off Season Two of Make More Love feels surreal. We've hit 50 episodes—and honestly, that milestone deserves a moment of reflection. If you’ve been with us for the journey, thank you. If you&rs…
Fifty episodes. Fifty deep dives into what it really takes to create a passionate, lasting relationship—especially when you're juggling ambition, identity, and intimacy. As we mark this milestone at Make More Love, we're not just celebratin…
The Money Myth: Unraveling the Truth About Wealth and Relationships Are you stuck in the trap of believing that more money will fix your relationship? 💰 You're not alone. Many ambitious, high-achieving men fall into this mindset—and it&rsqu…
Have you ever felt like your relationship struggles and money issues are somehow connected? Like no matter how hard you work on one, the other seems to flare up? If that hits close to home, you're not alone—and you’re definitely not br…
Are you a high-achieving entrepreneur struggling to balance your thriving business with a passionate, intimate relationship? You’re not alone. Many successful men get caught in the relentless cycle of work, unknowingly sacrificing their person…