How My Parents Met & Have Stayed Together 35 Years

In this warm and engaging episode, Ilana welcomes her parents, Barbara and Chuck, to share their charming courtship story, personal insights on love and marriage, and how they met on a hot summer night at an Israeli bond fundraiser. Reflecting on their journey together, they discuss relationship dynamics, parenting, and the evolving landscape of dating from their pre-internet days to the present. They offer valuable advice on navigating the modern dating world, staying hopeful, and the importance of being true to oneself in love. The episode also touches upon Ilana's recent wedding planning experience and fond family memories, making it a heartfelt exploration of love across generations. 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Parents 00:11 First Impressions and Initial Reactions 01:10 How They Met: A Love Story 05:53 Navigating Early Relationship Challenges 17:58 The Proposal and Engagement 21:45 Adapting to Life Changes and Parenthood 24:36 Balancing Personal Interests and Family Life 26:41 A Memorable Vegas Trip 28:33 Lost and Found Wallets 29:13 Listener Questions: Favorite Nephew 30:41 Advice for Single Women 33:45 Reflecting on Love and Relationships 39:18 Alana's Career Journey 47:41 Wedding Planning Insights 51:50 Final Thoughts and Advice Give your brain a boost with Fungies functional mushroom gummies! Head to eatfungies.com and enjoy free shipping and 20% off with code SOP.  Say goodbye to your anxiety and say hello to relaxation with Sunset Lake CBD. Head to https://sunsetlakecbd.com/coupon/sop and use code SOP for 20% off your order. Pro tip: try their sleep gummies!  Grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a #1 per month trial period at shopify.com/seeingotherpeople! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices