Divorce to RV Living (Truth About Our Relationship)
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Does RV Travel promote healthy relationships? From the brink of Divorce to Full Time RV Living, the RV Odd Couple shares their story. They share how transitioning to RV living saved their marriage and what they mean when they say “Long Story Short”. This video describes the worst time in their marriage when they almost filed for divorce.
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You guys are awesome😁
You and Mercedes are wonderful!!! I unfortunately will be going thru a divorce during spring/summer and before watching your videos decided to get a rv and be stationary. Just doesn’t make sense to buy new couches tv etc plus rent/buy a home for myself. So any advice would be appreciated. GOD bless y’all
We stumbled across your channel and we are hooked. My husband Andy is 14 years older then me (Andrea) and some times it’s challenging with the gap, but we are working our way on our UA-cam travel channel and the working together etc has been great. Looking forward to more of your content. Andy & Andrea
Glad I found your channel. Very likeable personalities. Thank you.
I’m a Divorce attorney and your video is so gratifying to watch. I see so many couples give up for so little reason. John, good for you to want to be a part of Sage’s life. Best wishes to you both.
Thank you John :) Thank God we didn't give up before the miracle :)
sure you are!! 🤣
God Bless you 2
I realize this video is approaching two years of age, but I am compelled to say I believe this is the most brutally honest and uplifting vid I have viewed. I’m happy for you as a couple, and have much respect for you as individuals. Thank you!!
Thank you Ed! We are so very Blessed. Time flies...
My wife and I are on the border of divorce right now. Trying like hell. I’m so glad to hear your story. It’s very inspiring! I have a very similar story to yours and it feels good to see it work out for you. I hope to have the same outcome in own situation. We are both trying but things happen that sometimes are out of your control. Hope you both stay strong and keep it alive!
Totally in the same place too. Hoping that it will help us all. 👩❤️👨
Stay and work at it or you will find another relationship with the same problems. Work on yourself. Make the changes that will make the difference like these guys did. We were there … nearly divorced and had to accept our parts in the dysfunction. Vow to change what you need to change. Dont try to change your spouse. But do be honest. We are so thankful that now we can live in an rv with each other and work together and learned to love again!!!
Guys, if she is going to go , shes going to go. Why are you trying to keep her there ? Did you lose your value during marriage ? Buying an expensive RV hoping that that's wht will save a marriage is completely ridiculous. Let her go, AND buy YOURSELF that sports car you always wanted , take that fishing trip you kept postponing. Find yourself , man .
@@thegreendoormx4441 true I agree it takes 2 not one !!! After 2 Divorces no more marriages for me . Wake up people . Move on
@@jimmysapien9961 exactly. I'm done after 1 divorce.
I'm sitting here crying. Thank you for being so honest. I lost husband to cancer 11 years ago. Lots of memories. So glad you two are in love again and are living honest. So glad you are including God in your lives. So glad I found y'all. At 62 you are teaching me!
God Bless you Wanda 💚💚💚
I feel for you as I lost my wife 23 years ago with five children to raise alone. I did have a lot of help from family. If it wasn't for God and my children I would have ended it a long time ago. Everything is great now. All my children are grown and I have very close relationship with all of them. I bet I talk to all of them almost everyday.
I can relate, I lost mine almost 6 yrs ago . I’m a lot better now Praise God . 🙏
@@ridelocalride 👍
@@jimmysapien9961 it does take time and it never totally leaves you. But most widows and widowers find that the first 3 years are the absolute hardest.
Thank you for sharing your story. What a roller coaster! My wife and I will be married 47 years in September. We live by one main rule (in fact it will be on our grave marker) LOVE IS A DECISION. It isn't a feeling or an action, it's a decision. You made a decision to love rather than leave. THAT will be your number one best move every day - decide to love each other first. You are amazing! God bless you
Wow! Roger this a powerful concept. Because if love is a feeling, then you can stop when it gets tough. If it's an action, then it's based on deeds. But it's based on actions, words, thoughts, and everything, so ultimately a decision makes sense! Thank you so much!
Love is a decision. Yep, I've been married 29 years...yes, it's definitely a decision to stay married!
Wow, so true. We are 27.5 years here. Each day we decide to be married and love each other. It is only if you take things for granted and in our opinion, get lazy, do things go awry. Perfect topic.
We have been married 48yrs. I couldn't agree with you more. 😊
Roger Hardy also marriage is a journey NOT a destination.
This is literally our story!!!! We were on the border of divorce constantly fighting all because of a house we were trying to fix up. It was driving us both insane and then this Pandemic happened and I lost it I'm a germaphobe and my husband couldn't handle my constant news and updates! I was John! I used to live in an RV when we met and he suggested we buy an RV and get back on the road because it made me so happy. We have 2 dogs and no kids at home (we both work from home) so we are in the process of buying a 5th wheel and park it nearby while we downsize and move into it. Screw this house and all the problems it has caused, I married my best friend and we want to be happy and you guys are so amazing!
Thank you Dezzi
Having been divorced 3 times, it does my heart good to see a successful love story.
A happy, fun, long-lasting marriage can happen for you. 😇🙏❤️👫
@@isx9046 Not without fixing what he's doing wrong. At this point (3), it's time for self-renovations. No healthy person agrees to marry a 3-time divorcee without a thorough walk through of the property and checking for bondo. If a newcomer avoids a 100-point safety check on a 3-time divorcee, that is someone the divorcee should not marry.
Same my friend, same.
@@C.Church You're a low life. No one asked you to critique his life. The man obviously knows he made mistakes and was trying to find some peace in seeing two other people do what he couldn't.
@@Ironwind1972 Ah. No wonder you're divorced three times too.
Praise God for your life change, my wife and I are celebrating 40 years of marriage, and 25 years of sobriety!
Amen Michael❤️ Sober is so much better! Hope we cross paths with you ODAT
@@RVOddCouple Can you do a segment of RV life, when you and your wife just lost you're job due to the pandemic, you're living on unemployment, and are about to get divorced?
Agree. Without God I am nothing. With Him, I am all things
Wow sounds like husband and self. 40 years together. First were bumpy but he started AA and been 30 yrs sober. So glad I stayed and he quit. There is hope for everyone don't give up.
God bless you guys. I know the alcohol issue. I have 17 years sober. What a gift... love your videos...
Good for you. God bless you.
I’m crying. Don’t you dare let that love ever go away.
27 years of marriage, he had an affair, we divorced.
Taking off across the country this July in Pearl my Airstream.
Hope to share a hug someday. Peace💕
We fight for it Deb! We hope to hug you as well.
Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇲 Thank you💚
My wife once asked me why I put up with her, I told her because it was easier to put up with her than to start dating again. You can say that when you have been married for 31 years.
Dating sucks. You made the right choice. 😂
Cheaper to keep em - in most cases.
Great message. I just lost my wife of 43 years. I am thinking of going on the road with a RV. Nothing here to stay for.
Comments like these are Exactly why we read and reply to all of our comments. We have a handful of RV Odd Squad members that are widows and we pay attention to the wisdom your pain brings forth. This really hits home! We want to thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. We are so sorry you lost your wife. We know there are no words that will fix it. We just want you to know that you sharing this means a lot to us! Thank you Tommy!💚
I wish you the best tsimpson!
You have to LIKE each other. You have to RESPECT each other. You have to be HONEST with each other. You have to COMMUNICATE with each other. You can't allow your ego to dictate. And you have to always remember WHY you fell in love with each other in the first place. ✌
Right on George peace
I wanted to cry hearing you almost divorced. I'm so glad you did not only for Sage and marriage sake, but you are such a great team!
Great video!
The best part is Sage has both parents in her life every day...So glad you figured it out before it was to late!
We are so Blessed😊
You two are special, and very fortunate. My husband and I worked, separated, for three years to get
somewhere near partners in parenting (after being together for 26 years), almost got there - and he had a heart attack and passed. Our daughter was just turning thirteen and we were both devastated. Time has been healing us, we have learned to live without him, but we all learned so much. I don’t say this for sympathy, but that it is heartwarming that you two realized in time you needed to be together. Make your life the best! You are blessed. Thank you for sharing.
Jennifer, this comment really hits home. We (unfortunately) have a bunch of RV Odd Squad members that are widows. Their comments always have wisdom earned from pain. I appreciate you sharing this. Ultimately this puts so much in perspective. "If this is the last thing I tell this person, how would I feel?" Thank you for sharing & letting us get to know you!
You can feel the "realness" coming through in the emotions. I know the video was probably hard to do, so thanks for sharing and getting real with the Odd Squad.🤩😀
The Odd Squad is showing up in droves and letting us know it's safe to get this "real." It was hard figuring out what to share, because it's easy to tell little stories and get lost. And then hearing it out loud is scary. We ask, "should we share this with everyone?" Well the answer is yes- people are real too and they get it! Thank you B.A.
@@RVOddCouple Life is ALWAYS easier when you have 7 figures of liquid cash in the bank. Poor us! Boo hooo
I am going through separation as well. It’s not an angry separation either and I’m moving into my RV and selling our house. I will be debt free and working full time as well. I appreciate you sharing your story. 💕❤️I can’t wait to see where things go for me from here
Been there done that . Gods Grace is Amazing .I’m doing great now. Thought about leaving but I woke up . 🙏
God Bless you and keep your head up as best you can. I went through divorce after my 2nd tour in the military. It sure is a learning experience with no Play-book on how to live but with positive outlook and Loving yourself things will flow through ok.
Cheers
Olympia WA
Wife & I ran our own business ( elevator repair), work load was prosperous ($), but brought my health down- I got an offer for my company- sold it. We wanted to see other states- rented a house in AZ. One week ago bought a class A. We are thinking of selling the house- so we can travel & visit our 5 adult kids. My wife found this video at 4am this morning & tears are falling. I’m 61, she’s 52.... so much similarity. We are blown away. Thanks for sharing! 🏆
Sounds like we have a lot in common Scott :) We love the RV life! Hopefully meet you two one day.
What a great story. One rule in our house, only one television, and none in our bedroom. That is our sacred space. 33 years and counting. Peace and love.
Congratulations oon 33 years of marriage! Woohoo! And thank you for the excellent advice! :-)
Love it!!! I'm in recovery as well. 4yrs now! Congrats on your sobriety! Hubs and I sold our 3500sq ft, 5 acres...living in 400sq ft as well. Celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary today!!! God is good!
Congratulations on your recovery and the RV life Judy!!! May God continue to Bless us both for one more day 💚💚💚
And this is why I read the comments to videos like this. Judy Whitman, your story sounds as inspiring as theirs! I would love to hear it in it's entirety some time!
@@tomparks9372 thank you!!! It's been a journey for sure...no turning back!
Congrats... 25 yrs here... I just kept saying I will NEVER drink again, and I didnt.
Wow, congratulations. And they say people don't stay together any more!! We are all living proof it takes work but us doable.
Omg great story. You guys are so honest, and broke down the walls for others. You two are a testimony. How great God is to keep you together. I love you guys . Just Awesome.
Thank you Donald ❤️
@@sarahann530 God knows the sincerity of both hearts. We don't see, thru our eyes, the people God sees.
You guys are soo sweet. With that being said I sold my rv today!!! My husband passed away in January and I thought I could rv by myself. You need the husband to do outside and wife inside. I was doing everything by myself!! I sold for 43,000.00. I am now flying back home to Hawaii for a week and then off to Europe for 6 weeks. I will still continue watching the rv videos, but for enjoyment and not for the wanting to get out there. I now know I like room service!! Lol
Wow, nothing like honesty. Congratulations on the new life and relationship. I'm so happy you rethought your future.
I’m just realizing I’m signed under my daughter’s UA-cam account so disregard that, but I just wanted you to know how much this video spoke to me. My husband and I have had this dream of rving for about 2 years and finally things with his job and our house have aligned in a way that has allowed us to live our dream. My husband was so over stressed at work. So he quit his job we are selling our house and belongings to live this dream. This particular video spoke to me so much because my husband and I have been separated for a year. And with things aligning the way they have at my husbands job and with our house my husband asked me if we could try one more thing to save our marriage and that is finally living our dream and coming with him rving. I have been very nervous thinking it could possibly drive us further apart, which I know is a real possibility, but hearing how it United y’all gives me hope. Thank you so much! Also do you have any tips for creating a UA-cam page I would love to document our travels as well?
Great story. Good for you guys. Glad you came out on the backside good to go and are sharing the lessons learned.
My husband and I just celebrated 24 years. He was a trucker over 25 years when his National Guard unit deployed to Iraq. Long story short he is a disabled Vet. He has a bad case if PTSD. For several years he denied he had a problem. While dealing with his PTSD my 2nd oldest son died in the line of duty. I checked out for quite a long time. Thankfully some of our Christian friends nagged us back to church. It was a life changer. He finally got help and I finally began to deal with my grief and got past the anger. For the last 2 years we have searched and researched TTs. We finally agreed on one and purchased it. Our 5th and final son left for college this past August. I am ready to see my country. I would love to go full time but he is having separation issues. He wants to keep a permanent nest. Maybe once we get more miles under our belts he will change his mind. Love your channel.
Thank you for sharing this with us Lynne and for your Families Service. My Son was just diagnosed with PTSD. He served as a Marine. God Bless and let us know if we can help💚💚💚🇺🇸
This made me cry! Thank you for your honesty! This touched my heart. You have put into words what is happening to me and my husband as we plan our RV adventure. God bless you.
What a beautiful testimony!💐 You both made me cry!!♥️
I LOVE your brutal honesty! You two are a real blessing:) May God continue to bless your whole family... thank you for all you do.
Thank you Nancy! God Bless you too! Humbled!
@@RVOddCouple ok, I'm hooked...you Guys are great! Thank you for telling your story. God bless you!
You two are an inspiration! Thank you for your honesty, humility and courage in sharing your RV life. I am learning so much from you two. It also is freaking me out because, I am single, 64 and have been working toward starting a full-time RV life. After watching your videos and hearing your stories, I am no longer sure I can do this alone. In the spirit of your own paradigm of sharing, I am doing some real soul-searching to decide how I need to proceed and for this, I thank you, sincerely!! -Tim
Thanks for being so open. My wife and I are currently going through the same thing. I thought I had cancer or something (which I am finishing all my tests now).
Diagnosis... Overworked (+80hrs a week) and something wrong with my back. Ta Da!
I looked at my wife over a month ago and told her, "Let's do your dream, sell everything, and get a 5th Wheel Toy Hauler ( which will become our digital studio). I taught 3D, VFX, etc. Now, we will be able to GO to the work instead of me being stuck at one location. The stress of everything was leading down the same path as you guys. So it was refreshing to see a couple that UNDERSTANDS what and WHY my wife (Carol) and I are doing this.
Thanks for everything, keep a truckin', and GOD bless!
M.E.Ford - the Digital Cowboy
Congratulations to you & your wife! Stress is a silent killer! We wish you two many Blessings on your new adventure and hope that we can meet you one day. God Bless and keep us up to date on your adventure💚😀👍
I can so relate to this. My husband and I are 2 year newlyweds. He is quite a bit older. He was a workaholic until he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He has slowed down and we are now starting our RV journey. Thank you for your continued honesty!
God Bless you both! Go slow and enjoy your new adventure💚😀👍
I love the story! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you are doing well.
Larry! We appreciate your support. Thank you for the well wishes!
My late husband had the same rule but sometimes it overlapped. We RV'd around the country back in the 70's. We loved it. Glad you worked things out and your honesty is raw.
Thank you Deb💚
I love this story! This is so great- I love how honest you guys are
Awesome. Couples that dream together, stay together. Never stop dreaming. Be blessed.
Love "Never stop dreaming!" Thank you!
Love your story and your channel. What an inspiration in so many ways. There is no greater blessing than your children❤️. They are a temporary gift while we are on this earth, and it sounds like the two of you have figured that out. I’ll so inspired that I have watched this video twice!!
Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Thank you Cindy! Children are the best blessing. Being a mom is the most fulfilling endeavor of my life!
I'm new to RVing, don't even have a trailer yet but found your channel in my research process. I love your videos and how straight forward and honest you present yourselves. Love it!
Thank you for being so open and honest with the troubles in your life and how you conquered them. Very inspirational video. I began watching your videos for full time rving tips, I had no idea I would get such a blessing from them. God bless you on your journey
Thank you so much! We were afraid to share so in depth but we are grateful we did. Thank you for your kind words and for supporting our channel.
Your story gave me God bumps! What a beautiful testimony to what can happen if you don't give it all up and realize your love is worth saving.. I love so much that you shared this story. My husband and I have lived in Costa Rica for 15 years (retired from Houston Tx area) but now thinking about buy a used RV and travel the US for 2 or 3 years. WE are so excited and listen to all your videos from the beginning! You are in inspiration to us!
Love that! "God Bumps!" Costa Rica Sounds Amazing! And at least you had a good winter! lol! Thank you for your kind words!
This video is what makes you one of our all time favorite RV Couples.. You are just REAL! Thank you for sharing this part of your life.
Thank you Alex!
I just found you guys and after 4 videos, I’ve decided you are the most real people on UA-cam. It’s nice to watch your journey in your day to day, and to hear people of faith share their humanity. Keep of the strong work. You are positive role models for a lot of people😁
Very sweet story. The level of honesty you deliver is absolutely refreshing.
Incredible story. Thanks for sharing. Proud member of the OddSquad!
Thank you Brent! Our OddSquad is the Best!
I’m not crying, you’re crying! I do very much enjoy your love and life and videos! Thank you for the back story and Keep up the great teamwork and family time and HAPPY travels❣️
Thank you Janice! Your well wishes make the scariness of sharing this story well worth it! I really didn't want to cry. But it's real! Thanks for your support!
Thank you - I so appreciate your being so honest, about your lives, what you go through, daily challenges, whatever. My husband and I don’t have the perfect marriage - it’s difficult at times - but, many of the things you cite, how this whole full-time living has helped you guys, are factors that we notice help us, as well. We’re working our way up to full-timing within the year, and all of what you talk about hits so close to home. As you said, going through difficulties sometimes ends up being THE thing that guides us to a better situation. Again, thank you both so much, and I look forward to watching how life develops for you!
Appreciate your kind words and understanding. There are very challenging times that every marriage faces. It wouldn't be real if it were all good all the time. But you never know how things will work out. Thank you for your support!
Brutal Honesty ! it works! Stay safe in your travels & keep the Love flowing
thank you! you guys rock! I dig the maturity, realism, realness... I needed to see this video. Right on
Jenny Thank you! This was a scary video to share but the response has made it worth it.
What an original video coming from an RV channel. Bravo to the both of you!
Thank you Ron. We gotta be real 😀👍
I know Im seeing this a few years away from when you recorded it, but I am so happy for you both, and Sage too. I can feel that you both carry so much love for each other. Bless you both and thank you for sharing your story with us!
What a beautiful story! Thank you for being so transparent ❤️
Okay, I'm RV Video obsessed -- I've watched thousands over the past 4+ years, but your video today is better than all of them. More honest, real, life-changing, and life-enhancing than I could have ever hoped to find. Thank heavens you pulled up the stick before crashing-n-burning. What a greater life you have together than apart. Because of you and your candor, I am compelled to do some self-evaluating and rewinding. Your humility and roadmap are most inspiring. Bravo you two! Thank you for sharing your experiences and may you be blessed with continued happiness. Thank you.
Mike what can say in response? We are humbled by what you've said. Thank you just doesn't seem enough, but Thank you! (oh, and we can relate to being rv video obsessed! lol!)
So totally awesome!!!! And another thing I might add, is I have noticed how much time y'all take to try to answer as many comments as possible.
That's commitment!!
I'm not sure how I've missed watching y'all. I've been subscribed, but the title caught my eye.
God will bless you for your honesty, inspiration and testimony!!
Safe travels!!
And God Bless y'all!!
Thank you Debra 💚 You too and Happy Easter 😀
@@RVOddCouple 😄❤️
You're very welcome!!
You really put the important things in our faces. Happy it happened because you realized how special you were together and grew up as a couple. I'm lucky because my wife and I are best friends already, cuddle every day and preparing to live the RV life in the next year's. Watching you helps us understand how life is short and no time for little things. Communication is key. 😊
God bless the both of you for sharing your story with us. Relationships can be hard. So glad that you made it through. It’s so easy to give up.
I have watched a couple of your videos in passing. This one made me hit the subscribe button. What a story.
Thank you Bill! Welcome to the RV Odd Squad!
Thank you for sharing your back story - that kind of honesty in an RV channel is refreshing. It really helps put the channel in context -
Thank you, glad you liked it. Scared the hell out of us to release but the truth is the truth 😀
I find the truthfulness refreshing! You guys are great.
You guys are so cute. This was great to hear. After 44 years of marriage hubby and I are starting our full time RV adventure!
What an uplifting story! Wonderful of you guys to share it. The five ways you two found Rving to bring you guys back together are exceptional.
Thank you 💚
Thank you for being open and honest. We really need more of that these days!
Thank you Victor.
I decided I wanted to save up for an RV; so of course I need to do my research! I discovered y’all and I am so happy I did! I’ve been binging your videos ever since I found your first one! I love your relationship and you provide SO MUCH quality information!! Thank you for everything!
Welcome to the RV Odd Squad Olivia! :). We love helping where we can. Thank you for you support and let us know how it goes....
Love love love your videos! I too know the alcohol issue (32 years sober) Congrats on your adventure and sharing so candidly your truths and how you overcame! God bless!
God Bless
Love this video. My husband and I just celebrated our second anniversary. We’ve been together for 4 yrs and were high school sweethearts. These past 2 yrs have been so hard for both of us but we both really relate to the top 5 things. We don’t RV but it was very similar for us. Great share !
So sorry to hear about your troubles. It's funny because I never would have imagined that we would be where we are at today. Very grateful. The hard parts have brought us closer together! Glad to hear you guys are well. And you're right. the 5 things apply to non RV marriages too!
WOW...what a beautiful story you have, my wife and I have bought an ambulance and am converting it into our full-time travel vehicle. It is so great to be working on it together and have that share vision. Teamwork makes the dream work!!!
That is so awesome! Would love to watch your progress 💚😊👍
I loved this video. When Mercedes teared up I actually cried. I’m glad you guys made it. I really enjoy your content. I watch every one you post. Enjoy your journey. Peace and Love - Chris.
Thank you Chis! I was not supposed to cry! But it's real. I'm just really grateful we're not still in that horrible place!
Me too! My nose did that tingle thing before you cry haha and my eyes teared up
Thank you for sharing your story ♥️ such a great story of reconciliation and hope!
Wow, other than a child, my Wife and I are at this same conjunction in our lives.. Can't wait for her to get in from work to share this... I've been trying to introduce this to her, but you guys have second words I've spoken last night... God's Blessings and Shalom Y'all 🙏🙏🙏
What a great story, well done...marriage counselors should recommend 6mth RV living before divorce:)
Thank you💚😀👍 LOL...it worked for us😀
Yes, it worked for us too!!!!
This one is raw and real guys. becoming more intrigued with your vlogs. Putting away the alcohol is always a hard but rewarding choice. 28+yrs here. I do not begrudge anyone a good drink. But instead of me managing it,.... it was managing me. I am glad for y'all on sooo many levels. a great story. tell it often.
Raw is a great word. It was raw. It's hard to look back but there's a lot of gratitude in getting through it. 28 years is a lot of one days at a time! Thank you so much Rusty!
Your chemistry together, is very evident. When Mercedes is talking, John is never looking like “hurry up and finish, so I can talk”. He is usually waiting to reinforce, or sometimes disagree, but in a very respectful way. Watching the two of you work together is a big part of the appeal of your videos. It seems real, and you are not just “acting out” for the camera.
Honestly, the best RV video I've watched on UA-cam period. I'm working towards the full-time jump and this one is being saved forever.
Denise and I appreciate how brutally honest and humble you guys are....Life is a journey of ups and downs......working it out and spending it with your mate makes all the difference...In the end all that matters is our families and their well being...glad you guys found your way....Good stuff....Wes
Thank you Wes, We appreciate your kind words and support. We were afraid to share this but we were met with a ton of understanding. Guess our Odd Squad has also experienced these ups and downs and they resonate with trying really hard to get through it.
I love your channel for the honesty and the feel of non scripted. If that makes sense.. Keep bringing the open conversations that you both do!!
Makes total sense! All we're doing is sharing our truth and experience. Sometimes it's pretty uncomfortable but it's real 😀👍 Thank you very much for this comment Chris 💚
Yup! You two have just jumped to the top of my most favorite RVers to watch. Keep it real and you WILL stay fabulous! You brought happy tears to my eyes! One love!
Rita you are too kind! Welcome to the RV Odd Squad! We're probably the least knowledgeable RVers'! So unfortunately this is a "How Not To" channel more than a "How to Channel" 😆😂 But we're honest about it! lol Thank you Love back at ya'!
Awhhh love y'alls story! My husband and I have always enjoyed working together and we also went through a very dark time and came out the otherside stronger. We cannot wait to get in the road and start another chapter in our lives. Right now we are in a 350 sqft tiny house and love the closeness of it. Many blessings to you both and your family
Hi Vee💚💚💚 Many Blessings back
Love the video! Understanding marriage is hard but you both are much better together than not. My wife died when she was 50, almost 22 yrs ago and the time spent in disagreements was trival in comparison. When you realize how "meaningful" life can be so short you get another perspective. Enjoy you're journey because everything only lasts for a period of time:)
Dennis we're so sorry for your loss. Your perspective references a ton of wisdom and pain. But you're right. In retrospect, will you say "I told you I was right" or "I wish they would do that annoying thing again because I miss them." You comment is powerful! Thank you!
So true! Life's too darn short to fight with those you love. Thank you ❤️
It's incredible... Your story is almost the same of ours! We divorced last year, and today, we are planning to RV together 100% in march 2020!!! We now appreciate ourselves as friends, partners, companions, and are stronger than ever as a team.
Awesome! Sometimes the end is the beginning💚💚💚
I've been binge watching your guy's channel over the last couple of days. I absolutely love the level of honesty you guys put out there for the rest of us to get the FULL picture of what RV life is like and a glimpse as to who you are as people. I don't feel there are many RV channels that portray this level of candidness, regardless of the personal discomfort and possible censure from commenters. Thank you both! I wish I could take my family on a similar adventure, however we are small business owners ourselves, and firmly cemented in our area. My husband does not share my vision of wonderlust while he is building his empire, and I must acquiesce myself to the occasional family trip in our RV around our very demanding work life. I really appreciate how you guys include content for those that cannot full time RV!! Most of the travel channels I follow gear their entire channel around full timing, and that leaves a lot of questions for people like myself that want the adventure, but cannot make that level of commitment currently. Thank you for filling in some of the blanks!! I'd love to see some vlog style content from you guys if you are up for that in 2020. Some candid videos on how you do National Parks with a big rig would be helpful too, as we have a really big rig for weekend warriors (37 ft TH that's 13'4" tall 😳) and don't go to nearly as many new places as we'd like, partially out of fear we won't fit do to lack of info available online. Keep up the wonderful work! Look forward to seeing what the future holds for your beautiful family!!
Thank you Valerie! You know you are absolutely right. We need to get out more! :-) . We appreciate you saying that we share to both full and part time RVers. We don't want to be exclusive. lol . We're open minded to more story telling. We just want to make sure that we're delivering value. But more adventure vids are needed! Thank you for the ideas. We love feedback & ideas!
WOW! Great testimony. It's so nice to hear success stories of couples working out their marriage.
God bless you and keep on rolling.
I’m new to your channel. I truly love your honesty & realness. It comes through in your videos. Congrats on working through your differences and sharing your life. Safe Travels and Keep the Videos coming!!
Thank you Shel and welcome to the RV Odd Squad!
Wow, it was that close. Great story.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to meet someday.
Thanks again.
Very close! God had a plan for us. I'll never risk my family like that again
I just found you guys today! So happy that I did. The biggest compliment I can give you regarding this video is that it put JOY in my heart!
Thank you so much! That is a huge compliment! We almost didn't share it. Thank you!
Thank you for this, it hits so close to home. My wife and I recently purchased our first RV and it has changed both of us, we are now a team and are excited to plan and go on new adventures together, I'm working on the sobriety part, first step is knowing you have a problem.
Glad it all worked out for the 3 of you. I so enjoy your vids!
Just left my hubby after 13 yrs and what I found out.... makes me feel absolutely stupid for marrying him at all and not leaving sooner. But you do BOTH have to want it to work and make the effort. Screw 'compromise' ... I compromised for 13 yrs.
While he apparantly....I allowed him to 'run my show' I retreated to the separate bedroom to:
1) keep my sanity,
2) have 'me' time,
3) have a certain amout of time per day to recharge and get strong.
Which is why I'm on a
'I married a narcissicist'
Group now to heal, grow,
Get past the PTSD and
Move forward.
So I'm really considering the RV life for my future.
Watching ur vids is entertaining, enlightening & informative.
I thank you!
Part of this journey called life is being true to yourself. Happy that you found your truth. Thank you for the kind words! 💚😃👍
Thanks for sharing! My parents separated when I was in Jr High, the only thing my Dad ever told me about it , "All I did was trade 1 set of problems for a different set of problems " My Wifes parents were also divorced, and that gave us both an attitude of we ain't going there. We have been married for 36 years, we piss each other on a regular basis , but exactly as you spoke of it, you have to get over it. Thanks again.
What a true statement! Divorce is just trading problems. We both come from divorced homes too and it's so hard because we don't want our family to be another statistic!
Stories with happy endings are the best. Thanks for keeping it real. Need a video on health insurance and ups and downs of healthcare on the road.
Thank you for being so open & honest. God Bless you and your family. Stay safe.
Thank you for your honesty. This is why you've done so well so quickly.
Thank you! It's scary letting so many in but the support is making it worth it!
That's right....Yep, We all can sense their honesty when talking about their journey..... Hope everything works out well for them.....Keep up the transparency....God bless ya'll...🙏
Amazing! I love your guys' honesty. Thank you for being so real.
Your Welcome Jade! Thank you💚
Thanks for sharing your story and all of your experiences in your new life on the road! Your videos are really well done and I've really learned a lot from them. Wishing you continued happiness!
This is the second one I've watched. SO entertaining, real and heart filled. I'm eager to watch all the others. Sure glad I found you!!
What a great story. And like Roger who also gave some great advice I would like to share what has helped my wife and me stay together for over 37 years.No matter how upset we are we promised to always sleep in the same bed.Usually thats enough time to think things through and a gentle touch goes a long way to start a conversation and reconnect in a way you both can feel good about. We love your videos and your honesty.Thank you.
Thank you Terry💚 We also try never to go to sleep upset with each other and always sleep in the same bed💚💚💚Great advice! Thank you
Entertaining video. Two thoughts: One, no one ever died from a poopie diaper. Two, when you fought you went to separate rooms. Not much physical separation in a camper compared to a house. I told my wife one time when she brought up buying a camper- If we can't get along in this house, how are we gonna get along in a fraction of the space, lol.
To each their own :) TV life has been great for our marriage
Thank you for sharing. My husband and I are fixing up our house right now to sell and start our RV adventure full time. Before all of this we were not sure where we were going in our relationship. The process has really helped us realize what was blocking our relationship to go further. I am thankful we are in a positive place now. Your story brought tears to my eyes because of our story. Thank you.
You are very welcome Allen & Mandy! Thank you
My husband and I are moving forward after some struggles, and you two have helped me see the light at the end if the tunnel!🙏🙏💕💕💕💕
Awesome 💚
Great story guys my wife and I with our kids are buying an RV to live in while our house is being built,I hope we have as fun as you guys are having in bringing the family closer together. Cheers!
Thank you! Cheers
Great video and life story, brutaly honest as usual, no hipe, or gimmick, you are blessed. Enjoy life and keep 'em coming
Thank you Bill. We are so blessed! Not just for having each other but for having this outpouring of support!
Thank you for your honesty! Relationships are never easy, but you've found a way to make it work. New subbie.
You are very welcome :) Thank you Rose