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The MHC Magazine · Special Edition

What real couples taught us. 11 stories that changed how we think about relationships.

Blended families, first-time parents, founders, nomads and couples who almost didn't make it — in their own words, with everything they've learned along the way.

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From the founders

Daniella & Daniel

"Why don't we have fun?"

The couple behind Making Happy Couples share what a decade together — and building a company side by side — has taught them about keeping love playful.

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In this edition

11 real couples, in their own words

STEPH AND CRAIG

STEPH AND CRAIG

“Messy beyond messy.” They stayed anyway, and learned that love alone wasn’t enough. Healing had to enter the room.

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ASHLEY AND ROB AYALA

ASHLEY AND ROB AYALA

Sometimes one of you is at 30%, and the other fills the gap. Two therapists on regulation before resolution.

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AMBERLY & JOE LAMBERTSEN

AMBERLY & JOE LAMBERTSEN

Marriage doesn’t have to be perfect. It has to be prioritized. Amberly & Joe on love that lives in the ordinary.

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JOE & KRISSY ANGELO

JOE & KRISSY ANGELO

Their story started in chaos. What changed it wasn’t a hack, it was each of them deciding who to become. Forgiveness, rhythm,...

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ARIA DIANA & SKYE ARUN

ARIA DIANA & SKYE ARUN

“More love is more love.” Aria & Skye on treating love as something you practice, not something you possess.

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SOPHIE & THOR

SOPHIE & THOR

Their rule is simple: say yes. New places, new ideas, new risks. Steal their “Yes Night” for your next date.

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DANIELLA LEONI & DANIEL HENAO

DANIELLA LEONI & DANIEL HENAO

Relationships aren’t meant to be endured. They’re meant to be enjoyed. The story behind Making Happy Couples, and why fun is foundational.

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ESMERALDA CHAVEZ & JUAN ACEVEDO

ESMERALDA CHAVEZ & JUAN ACEVEDO

He showed up to her birthday uninvited. Nine years later, they cheer for each other’s dreams, even the scary ones.

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CARLA STEFANELLI & DANIEL OLIVIERI

CARLA STEFANELLI & DANIEL OLIVIERI

They bonded over wakeboarding bragging rights. They stay close with five quiet minutes before bed. Play and presence, together.

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JOEL AND JESSICA GANDARA

JOEL AND JESSICA GANDARA

Say it. Solve it. Move forward. Joel & Jessica on the one rule they never break, and why gratitude changes everything.

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ALI AND SUMNER HOBART

ALI AND SUMNER HOBART

They didn’t chase freedom, they designed it. How one couple works, travels and stays a team without blaming each other.

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