How to Stay in Love with Your Soul Mate, with Special Guest Ester Brooks

Sustaining a long-term, healthy marriage requires moving beyond fleeting emotions toward a commitment rooted in the will. Falling in love functions as an entrepreneurial endeavor, balancing gut-level intuition with the calculated risk of long-term partnership. True love, as defined by Thomas Aquinas, involves knowing the other person, desiring their good, and actively choosing to act in their best interest, even when it requires sacrifice or discomfort. This "warm-heartedness" transcends sentimentality, relying on the unity of intellect, affection, and free will. Couples strengthen their bond by identifying shared projects—such as raising children or pursuing virtuous goals—that allow them to walk shoulder-to-shoulder. Ultimately, a successful marriage thrives when partners prioritize each other’s growth and virtue, transforming the relationship into a vehicle for mutual fulfillment and deeper meaning.