Your Dad is 100% right, I was married/lived with my husband for 45 years and we were always the absolute best of friends, always tried to be kind to each other, also when we got married neither of us expected anything to change, as we'd lived together for 8 years, but it did change, it seemed much more special. We have two children about you and your sister's age and unfortunately my husband died in 2021 after a long illness, during that time I was with him 24/7, it went on for 16 years, but the last year was the worst, I was with him the whole time he was in hospital, even though we were in lockdown because of COVID, I still slept with him every night in a hospital bed in the hospital, I was with him when he took his last breath, and he will forever be a part of me, I love your podcast and think you guys are great.

Separate beds as you get older is bliss. My husband has developed a night time routine that drives me up the wall. I get restless and that wakes him up. Doesn’t mean we no longer love each other . It is about getting the best night sleeps.

In 20-30 years Roman you’ll realise your dad spoke very honest words. In my 50’s divorced but how he talks about friendship and love is something I still live in hope of having again.

Roman, can you do a series with your Mom as well?

Friendship love laughter n respect…I’m married 32, together 35 everyday we laugh your dad is so right 💯

You will think this is strange, but I am 73 year old lady and I have such a laugh.

Roman and Martin absolute legends brilliant chats 🤣😅 Roman's face when Martin talks about sex 😂🤣🤣🤣

I am loving these podcasts. What a great open relationship you have with your dad

Loved this - thank you!! I'm a psychological therapist and was a maid of honour for my friend's wedding and I gave a speech about what will (hopefully) get you through longevity of a relationship...and that was listening to one another...I mean really listening. Validating, acknowledging, respecting. You don't always need to agree with their point but how it makes them feel, you can validate. See each other, hear each other whilst not losing yourself. Sounds cliche but communicate. Never lose site of that. Invest in each other because when the time comes to make a withdrawal on your relationship (such as life stresses) you both won't be left empty. Be playful. As adults we lose the art of play. Have fun and remember what attracted you about this person. It's still there, it may just because you've lost site of each other. And as Martin says kindness and friendship is the glue.

Martin is right again - does not matter if you are married or not if someone strays it is over. I agree I would never be able to trust that person ever again so the relationship would be absolutely over. Could not live with no trust - my life would be miserable so would not allow the person to be in my life any longer - it would be over goodbye.

This is a great premise for a channel. It's nice to watch a father talk to the son he loves about important things. My Dad didn't like me as much as he liked Guinness. He's dead now, oh well.

What a lovely man your dad is and it’s obvious you are a close loving family . ✨

I’ve been married to my husband for 32 years. We were the best of friends for a few years before we ever dated. You absolutely have to stay friends with your spouse. Regardless of what happens with jobs and kids and health….whatever it may be you have to be friends and it’s a nice bonus if they can make you laugh in any situation.

Martin is so right! Married for 36 Years this year and I’d say friendship, love, compromise and lots of laughter is definitely the key!

Martin is a lovely man, he has a lovely relationship with Shirley!❤

I got married the same day same place at the St Lucian hotel on the beach . Sadly my husband passed away 3 years ago . We had to prove we were single before going to the Caribbean

I look forward to these every week Brilliant

I love the honesty between them, and the candor of the full conversation. This is pretty special - a memory for the future

I love this podcast, your chat and banter is just so refreshing, I lost my dad a few weeks ago and it just makes me smile and laugh listening to you guys just having chats and being real. So thank you both

Met my hubby aged 23, engaged 10mos later. Married a year on, now 36 years without having lived together first . Yes it was a big learning curve but.... Friendship so important. Even if we were to split we'd never lose each other.