The Honest Truth About Growing in Relationships: How to Love, Grow, & Let Go

The Honest Truth About Growing in Relationships: How to Love, Grow, & Let Go

Relationships start out feeling magical—but growing together is where the real work begins. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to evolve within a romantic or personal relationship, especially when career ambition, life goals, or fear of change begin pulling you in different directions.We unpack the honest truth behind growing apart, how to communicate in a relationship when your needs shift, and why giving your partner space can be a sign of deeper personal growth—not distance.Whether you're navigating a long-distance relationship, struggling to align on ambition, or just feeling the pressure of being in different life stages, this episode is for you.Watch/listen to THIS [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yvL5WPVRSjm6mNk5fKqsU?si=69lWIiDbS7OfKGpyZnjcYA] episode next: 👋🏼 For those who are here for the first time, here’s some more info about Haskiri and Nate: Haskiri Velazquez, best known as the star of the Saved By The Bell reboot, and Nate Ortiz, a holistic health coach and author of The You You Never Knew, open up like never before. Follow Haskiri & Nate On Social: * Haskiri on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/haskiri/] * Haskiri on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@haskiri] * Nate on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/begreatwitnate/] * Nate on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpl44zLMC1w6bU-naVf-u-A] You can order Nate's book, The You You Never Knew, today! Click here for the ⁠⁠Physical⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/1637745478] copy. Click here for the ⁠⁠Audiobook⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/B0DLLHJ594/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0].

The Real Truth About Building a Healthy Relationship (Our Story)

We’re opening up about the truth behind building a healthy relationship—how we went from long - distance to living together, and everything we learned in between. In today’s episode, Haskiri and Nate share how they built a strong, healthy relationship from the ground up. This isn’t just theory—it’s real talk from experience. Whether you're navigating distance, moving in together, or figuring out how to support each other’s purpose, this is for you. You’ll learn: * How we communicated through a long - distance relationship * Why setting relationship goals early can change everything * What couples should know before moving in together * The conversation that changed our perspective on family roles * How energy and intention shape a healthy relationship 👋🏼 For those who are here for the first time, here’s some more info about Haskiri and Nate: Haskiri Velazquez, best known as the star of the Saved By The Bell reboot, and Nate Ortiz, a holistic health coach and author of The You You Never Knew, open up like never before. ⏰ In this episode: 00:00  -  How We Made Long - Distance Work in a Healthy Relationship 05:00  -  From Long - Distance to Living Together 11:24  -  Why Setting Relationship Goals Matters ( and WHY it matters) 20:10  -  Advice for Couples Moving In Together (From Experience) 25:15  -  Real Relationship Advice for Men 29:09  -  Supporting Each Other’s Purpose in a Healthy Relationship 36:20  -  The “Father/Son - in - Law Talk” That Shifted My Perspective 42:46  -  Energy Shapes a Healthy Relationship  49:43  -  Manifesting Our First Apartment Together 🔗 Links:  Video on us training clients in the park: https://youtu.be/fFl2kI5hsLQ  [https://youtu.be/fFl2kI5hsLQ]   Our Meet & Greet in Manhattan Mall: https://youtu.be/KE_1gkBxfiY [https://youtu.be/KE_1gkBxfiY]   By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to build a healthy relationship rooted in communication, intention, and mutual growth—whether you're doing long - distance or moving in together for the first time. Follow Haskiri & Nate On Social: * Haskiri on⁠ Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/haskiri/] * Haskiri on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@haskiri] * Nate on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/begreatwitnate/] * Nate on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpl44zLMC1w6bU-naVf-u-A] You can order Nate's book, The You You Never Knew, today! Click here for the ⁠Physical⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/1637745478] copy. Click here for the ⁠Audiobook⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/B0DLLHJ594/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0].

Meeting the Parents & Surviving A Long Distance Relationship

We’re opening up about meeting each other's parents & surviving a long-distance relationship as a young couple.   In today’s episode, Haskiri and Nate share their long-distance relationship story and offer relationship advice you need to hear. This isn’t just advice—it’s the approach that kept their love strong. After hearing it, you’ll want to share it with your partner or your friends. You’ll learn: * How being authentic is essential in a relationship * Why communication is key as a young couple * How we kept our relationship strong from a distance * Why some couples & long-distance relationships fail * The secret to building a strong, lasting, and successful relationship 🔗 Links: You can watch the vlog about the Big Purple Bus Here: https://youtu.be/Cvci0vUKwhk [https://youtu.be/Cvci0vUKwhk] 👋🏼 For those who are here for the first time, here’s some more info about Haskiri and Nate: Haskiri Velazquez, best known as the star of the Saved By The Bell reboot, and Nate Ortiz, a holistic health coach and author of The You You Never Knew, open up like never before. ⏰ In this episode: 00:00 -  Why we’re telling our long distance relationship story 01:45 -  Meeting the parents and first impressions as a young couple 05:00 -  Realizing we were in a long distance relationship 10:00 -   Building trust and healthy communication while apart 15:00 -  Relationship sacrifices during football, acting, and school 20:00 -  How we kept our relationship strong from a distance 25:00 -   Navigating tension and long distance relationship pressure 30:00 -   Staying connected: persistence, planning, and relationship faith 40:00 -  Defining commitment and aligning on our relationship goals 50:00 -  Relationship advice and key lessons we’ve learned together By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to make a relationship work—even if it’s not long distance. Follow Haskiri & Nate On Social: * Haskiri on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/haskiri/] * Haskiri on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@haskiri] * Nate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/begreatwitnate/] * Nate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpl44zLMC1w6bU-naVf-u-A] You can order Nate's book, The You You Never Knew, today! Click here for the Physical [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/1637745478] copy. Click here for the Audiobook [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/B0DLLHJ594/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0].

How We Met, Our First Date & Starting Our Long Distance Love

Today, we’re diving into the real story of how we met (spoiler: he slid into the DMs 👀), how our first date went down, and the moment we realized that if we wanted to be a couple—we had to do long distance. In this episode, Haskiri and Nate share the true story of how it all started—and why vulnerability mattered more than money. From a bold DM in 2015, to a FaceTime call that almost didn’t happen, to a broke - but - authentic first dinner and an awkward car door moment—this one’s all about showing up as your real self. You’ll learn: * How we went from strangers to a young couple * Why courage and authenticity are essential in a relationship * The secret to building trust from the start * What we honestly thought about doing long distance 👋🏼 For those who are here for the first time, here’s some more info about Haskiri and Nate: Haskiri Velazquez, best known as the star of the Saved By The Bell reboot, and Nate Ortiz, a holistic health coach and author of The You You Never Knew, open up like never before. ⏰ In this episode: 00:00  -  Intro & Our Journey Begins   05:40  -  He Slid into my DM!  09:05  -  Our first FaceTime & “Am I catfishing?” moment   12:20  -  Planning our first date broke (but authentic) 18:50  -  How we spent our first date   23:30  -  That first kiss in the car—awkward & real   30:00  -  How honesty led to long - distance decisions   33:15  -  The key to building trust from day one   35:50  -  What’s next for “Be Great With Us”  🔗 Links: The big purple bus: https://youtu.be/Cvci0vUKwhk [https://youtu.be/Cvci0vUKwhk]  By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to build trust from day one, communicate with authenticity, and navigate the early stages of a relationship—even if it means going long distance. Follow Haskiri & Nate On Social: * Haskiri on⁠ Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/haskiri/] * Haskiri on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@haskiri] * Nate on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/begreatwitnate/] * Nate on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpl44zLMC1w6bU-naVf-u-A] You can order Nate's book, The You You Never Knew, today! Click here for the ⁠Physical⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/1637745478] copy. Click here for the ⁠Audiobook⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/YOU-You-Never-Knew-Happiness/dp/B0DLLHJ594/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0].