As life gets busier, it’s easy to take the people closest to us for granted. But what does it take to maintain meaningful friendships later in life?

This week on Here For All Of It, we’re having a conversation about friendship. From navigating changing dynamics and unmet expectations to making time for the people who matter most. Tracy and Shannon reflect on the importance of having a strong village, the qualities they bring to their friendships, and the areas where they still have room to grow.

They also share updates from their recent travels, Shannon’s latest cooking adventure, and Bob’s upcoming move. And, of course, Shannon is serving up something delicious with her roasted chicken recipe and a rich chocolate cocktail.

This week on Here For All Of It, we’re answering your questions and getting into everything from our relationship and daily routines to marriage, love, and what we hope life looks like five years from now.

We’re talking about the hardest parts of transitioning from relationships with men to being together, how our understanding of love has changed with age, and what still gives us butterflies. Plus, we’re sharing some of our favorite memories, including a hilarious adventure in South Africa, and the little things we appreciate most about each other.

And yes, we’re addressing the marriage question!
Meanwhile, Shannon is grilling up ribeye steaks with smoked baked potatoes, paired with a Staglin Cabernet.

Are you a satisficer or a maximizer?

This week on Here For All Of It, we’re breaking down two very different ways of making decisions. Shannon is a satisficer: make a good choice and move on. Tracy is a maximizer: research, compare, question, and make sure it’s the absolute best choice.

We dig into where those tendencies come from, including how Tracy’s childhood shaped her need to anticipate outcomes and why Shannon intentionally chose a different approach. We’re also talking about where these personalities show up in work, relationships, parking, packing, and even decorating their new house.

Plus, we explore the difference between being content and simply settling. And Shannon makes a delicious Brandied Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Crostini while Tracy pairs it with the perfect wine.

Chef Shannon’s Recipe: Brandied Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Crostini

Whatever you’re not changing, you’re choosing.

This week on Here For All Of It, we’re talking about what that really means, especially in relationships. From cooking smells and competitive driving to laundry, TV routines, home repairs, and an obsession with water damage, we’re sharing the quirks we’ve learned to adjust to and even appreciate in each other.

We also get into how our past experiences shape the way we react, why you get to choose what you’re mad about, and how our “hits and misses” date-night check-ins help us communicate before little things become bigger issues.

Plus, we’re catching up on Shannon’s sold-out pop-up dinner, grandbaby snuggles, and some emotional family decisions we’re navigating with Bob.

Sometimes, choosing each other means choosing the quirks too.