As you guys know I’m engaged to my best friend ( cliche? Sorry it’s true! ), Michael. I am VERY, VERY private about my relationship in many ways, but in other ways I’m happy to share. SOOOOO since V-Day was last week I decided I’d interview Mr. MB.

Oh, & I included my own commentary ( that he hasn’t read ) in italics under his answers too ; ).

Ok, here you go…& just saying, he’s pretty cute- he mighta made me blush a little:

1.) What’s your favorite thing I do for you in our relationship?

Michael: You constantly support me in any decision I make with business and in my personal life. It is nice to know someone has your back no matter what. There is no material thing that could compare.

( My take on Michael: A little thing Michael does is make me a hemp milk cappuccino every morning. A big thing is, he’s constantly challenging me. If you know me, you know I need constant stimulation so to have someone who stimulates my mind on a daily basis is really special/important to me ).

2.) My worst quality ( be nice ):

M: Your worst quality is your punctuality. It is absurd! If you tell me you will be somewhere in one hour I plan for three!

( Me on M: His worst quality is when I’m late, he’s rude/mean. LOL. Joking. Kind of. Michael’s worst quality is he can be impatient!! COUGH, COUGH #potentialresolutionfor2016 ).

3.) What’s my best quality ( be nicer ):

M: The best quality I see in you is your constant drive for success. It has been really impressive and inspiring for me to watch you grow your brand over the years. I have had a front row seat for the entire time and it’s been really amazing to watch. You’re also not too shabby to look at ;).

( Me on M: Michael loves to read. I find it super sexy. He’s always reading & knows facts about so many random, different things. I have never met someone who’s so informed with what’s going on in the world. He is also a wiz with history! Another thing is, I’ve never seen a man who’s so young & so business savvy. He’s a financial wiz! Numbers are SOOOO not me so thank God ).

4.) THANKS HUNNY! So what’s the most important thing to focus on in a relationship?

M: Integrity. If the relationship has integrity everything else will fall into place. You can’t have any kind of relationship, whether it’s a friendship, a business partnership, a romantic relationship, etc. if there is no integrity.

( Me on M: I absolutely agree with the above. And let’s face it: no one likes a loser cheat. Also, focus on positives not negatives ).

5.) Why is our relationship strong?

M: I believe our relationship is so strong because we both completely trust each other. Not in the way where we trust each other not to cheat ( even though we have that trust as well ). I’m talking about the way that we both know we have each other’s backs, we have each other’s best interests. We both put the relationship before the individual. It comes from a place of deep love and respect for one another which makes the relationship so strong.

( Me on M: our relationship is strong because we both have our own thing. I have my business & he has his. When the night is winding down we both have a lot to discuss. We also have many common interests like chihuahuas, traveling, reading, cooking, & home decor ).

6.) What do we not see eye to eye on?

M: I think we see eye to eye on a lot which is probably why we have lasted this long. If I had to pick something we don’t see eye to eye on it would probably be our closet space. I don’t get women & their closets.

( Me on M: We don’t see eye to eye on what a psycho I can be when my space is messed up. LOOOOOOK OUT IF MY SPACE IS A MESS. I am a grump x a million!! Also, we’ve had a few AKA a thousand tiffs over the computer in the bed ).

7.) Favorite thing to do with me?

M: Hmmmm….there is one thing…not sure if it’s blog friendly… other than that…I love to travel with you and explore places and things that neither of us have seen/done before.

( Me on M: SICKO!! HAHA. Definitely favorite thing to do with him: lay in bed, watch “Shark Tank”, read a little, hang with Pixy & Boone, & spend quality time together. Usually we will order Postmates too. Our life is very go-go-go so any second to ourself counts! ).

8.) Sweetest thing I’ve done for you?

M: Introduced me to my life with my appendages…also known as the chihuahuas. I never in a million years thought I would be so close to such weird creatures. I love them more than anything.

( Me on M: He told me to stop talking about blogging & DO IT three years ago. Michael is the person that basically said SHIT OR GET OFF THE POT! Lol. Also I think it’s sweet how he proposed. The Flaming Hot Cheetos & rosé were very appropriate & thoughtful ).

9.) Describe the best date night ever?

M: Best date night for me…hmmm…I am very simple. We both get so busy that when we get a chance to sit at home with our dogs and watch a show or read next to each other in bed, to me that is the best date night. I don’t need much more.

( Me on M: Best date night would be anything in Cabo. It’s one of our favorite spots on earth & is so romantic. We have this place we go to eat popcorn souffle ( IT’S AS AMAZING AS IT SOUNDS ) that’s on the ocean & ohhhh soooo peaceful in Cabo. I LOVE IT! ).

10.) Advice on relationships in general?

M: I already told you I think you need to build any relationship on integrity but I think it goes further. If you decide you are going to be in a relationship with someone, I think you need to really decide that’s what you’re going to do.

For example, there are a lot of things that I may have done while I was not in a relationship that I now need to be ok not doing. I think you should still be able to have fun and keep your individuality while in a relationship but maybe it’s not ok to go on a Vegas bender for five days without checking in.

A lot of guys ( and girls ) think they should still be able to get away with stuff like that. If you want to do stuff like that, it’s completely fine but you are probably not ready for a serious relationship ( which is also fine ).

I think couples get in trouble when one or both of the people in a relationship think it’s ok to put the other person in the relationship in a position they themselves would not be comfortable with. I am not saying you can’t go out with your friends or can’t go to Vegas for a couple nights, just don’t take advantage of the other person.

( Me: DON’T SETTLE. I wrote a full blog post on settling for less than you deserve & I really believe you are what you attract…sooooo ATTRACT GREATNESS! You are great! Settling is boring anyway— find someone who kicks ass ).

WHAT’S YOUR BEST RELATIONSHIP TIP, GUYS?! SPILLLLLLLL.

X lauryn

{ pictures by: Jeff Thibodeau }

Michael’s outfit: black top || white top || jeans || sunglasses || shoes ( << sold out, similar )
Lauryn: kimono ( another very similar here ) || flared pants || sunglasses || white flats || JNB body chain

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