Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean is giving us all the feels. She opened up about her marriage to wife Leah Shafer ahead of their second anniversary, and the advice she shared is pure gold. Sandy says the key to their happy relationship is simple: never bring up past arguments. When they disagree, they hug it out, talk through the issue at hand, and move forward without rehashing old drama. She also credits kindness and communication for making their love feel secure.
Sandy and Leah met on social media in 2018, got engaged in September 2023, and married on May 11, 2024. Sandy calls their love a“forever”marathon and says it keeps getting better. After a 20-year marriage to her ex-husband Ross Shafer, Sandy knows what works and what doesn’t. Her advice feels fresh and relatable for anyone navigating a long-term relationship. Plus, you can see her in action on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, airing Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.
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