“Team” sounds good in theory — but what does it actually look like in a marriage?

Liz and I share how we build an equal partnership without traditional roles — and why contribution matters more than control. We don’t have a traditional-values relationship. There isn’t a single “provider,” a single “homemaker,” or a rigid script we’re trying to follow. We both contribute — financially, emotionally, logistically, creatively. We both carry family responsibilities. We both do chores. We both drop the ball sometimes. Being a team, for us, isn’t about roles. It’s about responsibility. It’s about respect. It’s about choosing each other — over and over again. This conversation is part teaching, part reflection, and part us being a little silly because… it was late. And yes, our dog Tramp makes a guest appearance, because apparently he has thoughts about teamwork too.

In this episode, we talk about:

What “team” actually means inside a relationship

Why contribution matters more than control

Balancing family expectations and shared responsibility

What happens when ego gets in the way

If you’re building a partnership that doesn’t fit a traditional mold — or you’re trying to figure out how to move from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem” — this one’s for you.

🎙 2 Poor Kids is about real conversations, shared growth, and learning how to build something strong without pretending to be perfect.

If this episode resonates, let us know what “team” looks like in your relationship.

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