Healthy partnerships don’t survive on love alone, they thrive on daily emotional investment.In this episode of Rich in Relationship, Rich Heller breaks down what it really means to invest in your partnership through trust deposits and repair rituals. These aren’t grand gestures or long talks, they’re small, consistent actions that keep your emotional portfolio strong, even when life gets stressful.Rich introduces the idea of building an emotional portfolio, not just an emotional bank. Just like finances, relationships grow through regular deposits, occasional bigger investments, and intentional maintenance. Through the story of Brad and Gwen, he shows how couples can stop reacting, repair faster, and create safety even when old triggers and wounds get activated.You’ll learn:- Why small disagreements feel bigger than they should- How emotional maintenance prevents relationship “blowups”- What a 2–3 minute repair ritual actually looks like- Why vulnerability and trust are built daily, not in one moment- How micro trust-building creates long-term emotional securityThis episode is part of the Building a Partnership series and offers practical tools you can start using immediately even if stress is high and time is limited.As we head into 2026, this conversation sets the foundation for stronger families, deeper partnerships, and a healthier emotional future.

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