We’re John and Nicole—a devoted husband and wife duo with a shared passion for helping couples rediscover the beauty of traditional relationships, reimagined for the modern world, what we call a Modern Traditional Relationship.
In today’s culture, where roles are often blurred and connection can feel out of reach, we believe something powerful has been lost—and it's time to bring it back. We’re not here to preach perfection. We’re here to show couples something better than perfect—a relationship built on mutual respect, deep appreciation, emotional clarity, and the timeless dance of masculine and feminine energy.
Our own journey wasn’t linear. We came together after living very different lives—and learning some hard, but necessary, lessons along the way.
John had been married for over 15 years. He knows what it means to commit, to struggle, to question, and ultimately to grow. His experience gives him insight into the realities many men face—balancing responsibility, leadership, vulnerability, and emotional presence.
Nicole, on the other hand, spent years as a self-proclaimed “strong, independent woman.” She chased self-reliance and the idea that fulfillment could be found through independence alone. But deep down, she yearned for a love that was greater than all the stories she had heard before and she never settled for less than that.
When we found each other, it was almost an instant revelation. Masculine and feminine energies aren’t opposing forces—they are complementary. When honored and understood, they create a natural polarity that ignites passion, strengthens commitment, and fosters true harmony and the deepest love.
We are not perfect people—and we don't pretend to be. We’re just two imperfect people helping each other (and hopefully our listeners) grow.
How Better Than Perfect Came To Be
Believe it or not, both John and Nicole had been talking about dating before they even met! John was posting content on his Bulldog Mindset YouTube channel to help men and their dating lives, and Nicole was recording her Date Me or Hate Me podcast recalling her dating experiences through the Anchor app on her phone.
Once we became established as a couple, we talked about eventually doing a podcast that brought the masculine and the feminine perspectives together. In December 2023—that became a reality and Better Than Perfect Podcast was born!
We wanted our podcast to be as realistic and honest as possible. Our content ranges from things we have learned and are still learning along the way, to dating, marriage, having a family, all the in between that comes with life and love. Including our own "dirty laundry"—which we have a segment for at the end of every episode.
We also discuss books on topics like masculinity and femininity, relationships, love, and respect. Our podcast even invites listeners to reach out to us with their specific questions to be answered on air. We keep it real and raw, while also being respectful and accountable.
Why We Do What We Do
We want to help other couples experience that same transformation we experienced. Whether you're feeling disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or simply yearning for a deeper bond, we're here to show you that it's possible to create a relationship that feels like what you have always dreamed of.
Our purpose is to help both men and women embrace our differences and use them to work together rather than against one another, creating deep and meaningful relationships that keep both people fulfilled and in madly love.
Let’s bring back the kind of love that lasts—and build something better than perfect.
What is a Modern Traditional Relationship?
This sort of relationship is a consciously chosen dynamic where the man takes on the primary role of provider and protector, while the woman tends to the home, nurtures the children, and creates a space of emotional warmth, support, and stability.
Unlike past generations where this model was often born out of social or economic necessity, a Modern Traditional Relationship is rooted in intention, trust, and mutual empowerment. The woman does not stay home because she has to—but because she wants to. She trusts her partner wholeheartedly to lead, provide, and care for the family, and in return, she pours her energy into building a home and raising children with love, presence, and purpose.
This dynamic honors masculine leadership and feminine nurturing—not as a hierarchy, but as a powerful, complementary partnership. Both roles are equally valuable, and both partners are deeply respected for the ways they contribute. It's not about inequality—it's about embracing differences, aligning values, and choosing a relationship model that works with nature, not against it.
