"Modern Relationships" Propose On the First Date | Adam Gries & Rie Yano
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Feb 14, 2025 Adam Gries and Rie Yano, startup founders in the longevity space, explore the art of partnership. They share the quirky story of their first meeting born from misunderstanding and how it blossomed into a 50/50 marriage while balancing startups and parenting. Key topics include their anti-work philosophy, the necessity of equal responsibilities, and practical hacks for family organization like Google Calendars. They emphasize that great relationships shouldn't feel like constant toil and discuss the joys and tensions of working together.
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Serendipitous First Meeting
- Adam and Rie met through a misunderstanding where she thought she was pitching her startup to investors while he was looking for a date.
- They quickly connected, and Adam proposed on the first meeting as a playful, unconventional start.
Avoid Hard Work in Relationships
- Find someone where the relationship feels effortless, not like hard work.
- If it feels like work from the start, it likely isn't the right fit, so don't settle for compromises.
Harmony from Shared Values
- Adam and Rie rarely fight because they share important values and similar personality traits.
- Their compatibility on core aspects prevents conflict and fosters harmony.