I’m sure I’m not the only person to be standing in my kitchen with tears in my eyes this morning. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. It is a privilege to watch your life and love and friendship. You’ve come through the hardest part already and at the risk of sounding cheesy, you continue to be great role models of how to live a happy, emotionally healthy life. Much love and many hugs ❤️🤗
It takes a lot of courage to really evaluate your life. My husband and I separated for 6 months. We only saw each other at our weekly counseling appointment. It was a learning experience. BTW, we’ve now been happily married for 31 years. I wish you both joy.
@@vanlifesagas Just keep in mind that Marriage isn't about 'feeling euphoria' or 'deeply in love'. Its about doing. Love is action you do for the other person. Look at who tends to divorce, and where their priorities were. Look at the number of couples on fire for Jesus who divorce. Look at the number of Messianic Jews who divorce. Look at the number of atheist, alcoholics, agnostics, liberal believers who divorce. The numbers are way higher amongst those who are liberal. Those who have stayed married, learned to accept that the relationship is not a feeling, but a doing. They have date night where by its not work. Work is simply not discussed period! Some have found doing a zip line and doing an adventure whereby you have to work together to get through course invaluable. Why? You learn that you are a partner first and not just a feeling. So then, how do you partner in work and play? 1. Have clear hours when you are at work. This means when the bell rings, you two switch gears and completely close off work. It helps to have something you can switch over to change the look from work to play. (Ideas in next area.) 2. Have clear hours when you are at play. Maybe you two can take the curtains and flip them around so that you have your "play" curtains as opposed to 'this means business' curtains. Maybe its the difference between basic grey and Star Wars, or basic black and basic white with a twist. The twist? Get Jacquard fabric paint and good brushes and make that white curtain special and personalized for you two. You two do this for each other. Maybe with every milestone you two do that is not public (vacations that we do not know about, restaurants, birthdays, etc.) you paint something about it on the curtain. Just an idea. Maybe it simply turning on mood lighting. Its amazing what a string of LED lights can do to switch off work and turn on play. 3. Have a day each week when both of you are with different people doing different hobbies just to get that break from each other. And, if its the same hobby, you sit at different tables (table top gaming, for example). 4. Create rituals that is only done in your private lives together. For example, hide a love note for the other to find amongst their things. 5. He gets a Men's retreat while you get a Women's retreat. This is an extended 3 day weekend whereby you do your thing with your sisters, and he does his thing, with his brothers. What harder, is to find people to do this with. Camping and getting back to nature is brilliant. Women often want the spa treatment with girly girl make-up and stuff which for me, is a no-go. However, there is also going dancing, or to a restaurant or whatever. 6. Couples Massage. Some couples have found this beneficial when professionals do this. Alternatively, you both enroll in classes to learn how to do massage. Then, this becomes another private thing you two do that we the public do not know about. 7. Speak with other celebrities in how they keep work and public separate in order to save their marriage. Some people have made it work. Jay Leno and Stephen Colbert are two examples. Sorry I can't name someone more accessible. Just know that the love between you two is still there. Its just that work and play have become muddled and you two both need distinction between the two areas, in order to feel 'married'. Best Wishes!
My mama always says “marry your best friend. You know you won’t always be ‘in love’, but you will always like each other.” Love is not just a feeling, it’s an act of the will..
Hmm. I’ve been in love with my friend, boyfriend, lover, partner, husband for 8 years. It grows, flows and expands every day. I truly never expected that. I hope this happens to more people .
This is so sad. Seeing you hugging each other as Dom left the apartment and then Marie sitting on the table staring out the window made me cry 😢 I'm hoping this time apart will serve you well and that it will bring you back together stronger than ever.
“Although two persons love each other very much, sometimes, the best thing you can do is to let it go and see what happens.” This hit so hard. 🥺 Super love you both!
This took me back to a counseling session with my 2nd ex-wife. She said "I'm more concerned about saving the relationship than saving the marriage." I was kind of thunderstruck, but knew she was right. The relationship has been saved, I am happy for that. I hope Ya'll can do the same, or better. Love and light to both of you!
I think this will be the most important French lesson: Not only to speak the 'Language of love', but also to listen and learn from Your Love. Know we all love you two and wish you strength in these times.
There are different levels of love and they are all valid. Relationships evolve and that is not a bad thing. Thanks for your honesty. Whatever happens between you two, you will always have a connection. Bittersweet.
This took a lot of courage for both of you to do. To choose to take time apart, and then to share here with us. The sincerity in this video and the clear love and affection you have for each other is very obvious and very palpable. I know I'm not the only one touched to tears watching this. Thank you for sharing your beautiful souls with us, and I for one will continue to be here supporting you both, individually and together. Wishing you both the space, grace and best wishes in this next chapter.
I thought this was a typical click bait title that other YT people do when someone goes away for an overnight trip. But OMG this is real. Love you both.
Y'all stay focused. a good strong relationship takes commitment and just plain hard headedness refusing to quit. We were friends before we were lovers and that has saved our relationship more than once. 46 years later we're going strong and we're still best friends.
@@vanlifesagas you can't ask for than that. I think your fan base just want you guys happy. We're ( your fans) going to continue to support you guys whatever the future holds. lov you lov you.
I’ve clicked like, despite feeling gutted at the news of this video, but you’ve dealt with it in your usual style , humour and great nature. Really hope the break works out for whatever is best for the both of you. Take care and huge thanks for sharing such good times with the world so far.
I worked with my husband for 20 years. It's much harder than people realize. He has been gone for 22 years now. It's easy to look back and see what I am missing but the D word was brought up a lot towards the end. I wish you both the best of luck in whatever decision you come to.
Thank you for sharing your lives so honestly. Showing people how a relationship can end or not end with respect is so important. You make the world a better place. Be kind to yourselves. ❤️
We have watched your channel for a while, you guys have helped me as a single mom in a camper to enjoy my build, Even in the hard times. My daughter and I laugh every video and it's nice. We wish you both happiness. No matter what life throws at you. You both are such a light. We love you!
no I"m not crying, you're crying. You are both amazing people. I wish you all the best for the future and will continue to support you both any way I can. thank you for sharing your lives with us.
I thought maybe something was up when you didn’t make the baby “cage” in Vanessanessa. My heart is breaking for you. It takes a lot of courage to expose yourself this way…and to let go with hope that the break will bring you to a better place…hopefully back together in an even better relationship. No relationship will ever be perfect…don’t forget that. Some are worth fighting for…which, it seems, is what you are doing. None of us know the 99% of your situation, as it should be, but I will be praying that two people who clearly love and respect each other…and have a lot of fun…will be able to work thru this season and return to a healed and mutually nurturing relationship. I too am sending you lots of love 💖
From Marilyn: omg, the sadness when Dom took off. May you find each other again in this separation. Love you both so much... I can't even imagine how you did this episode, with such transparency, without losing it. My hope and prayer is for you both to find peace and happiness. Virtual hugs from a stranger.
Genuine people are hard to find these days. Thank you for sharing your genuine selves with us. Wishing you both peace as you travel along your current paths.
Everyone needs to walk their own journey. If its in the cards for you it will be. Most important you need to be together because 1 plus 1 adds up to more than 2 and you both need to have joy and gratitude in your life. You have both been awesome inspirations to me and selfishly I hope that continues but mostly I just want happiness for both of you amazing souls!!!! Love you guys!
Nick. In these hard times, your message feels amazing. We will keep being a source of inspiration, we hope, and we will definitely keep being happy together, whatever that means. Loving each other more than we ever did.
Thanks for sharing! You are part of our live every Sunday guys. We’ll be continue to follow. We wish you the best. On vous aime beaucoup Dom & Marie. 😉🇨🇦👍
Love you both....time apart is (in my opinion) a good idea. As they say, "if you love something, set it free...if it comes back to you, it's yours...if it doesn't, it never was". What is meant to be, will be xoxo
You two are SO fun together. When you started thinking of being three, things changed. The math changed. But you are both so brilliant and creative. I love your crazy whacky senses of humor. Whatever you do , please don’t get too serious. The world needs your kind of GLEE.
Marie et Dom, je vous souhaite le meilleur. 🤎 J’ai eu quelques larmes en visionnant cette vidéo et sachez que j’admire beaucoup votre courage et votre transparence. J’espère qu’un poids s’est enlevé de vos épaules et que prendre du recul fera du bien à chacun de vous et à votre team aussi. Bravo de vous écouter. xxxx
It takes so much courage to step back and evaluate your relationship. We are in the US and I hope we come across your wonderful smile. We are FT travelers so have a safe trip and see you on the road
Thanks a lot guys, I was having lunch and literally almost choked 😑 when you revealed the separation, totally unexpected. Tears just started falling. You both have been such a light in these weird times and I thank you for filling our Sundays with giggles. I am impressed by your emotional maturity and hope the journey apart leads you back to one another. Love from Texas!
I have no words, as it’s so hard to see things like this happen. Brings back some hurt and heartaches for my lost marriage. I hope and pray as you spend your time apart you realize more what you have as a couple. I didn’t get that chance. Best wishes Marie and Dom. Peace and Calm to both of you. 😢😢♥️♥️🇨🇦
I have mixed feelings about this, and I get where you are coming from! As usual you made me laugh today; then I felt so sad. This arrangement will be fine so long as a third party doesn't appear! It's normal, I think, for lovers to become best friends - it can't always be high octane attraction. Who better to share your life with, but your best friend?, and as you get older this becomes more apparent. Best wishes to you both.
This makes me sad, but y'all have to do what feels right. Hoping the time apart brings you both happiness, whatever the outcome. But also, PLEASE STAY TOGETHER...we just found you!!! 😘
So brave of you both. So proud of both of you. These times in your relationship the very rough. My husband & I have been together since i was 19(married 16 years now) we have had extreme ups & downs, moved all over the country having adventures & exploring & there is truly no other person I would want to do it all over again then with my man Rem.❤️ we live in Seattle now in a small 1940’s house but you are always welcome to our driveway, free showers, free water, free laundry, free electric etc don’t hesitate to stay here as our house is the communal home to all our friends & visitors we welcome all. Safe travels & be well. Love Rem + Leah ✌️❤️😊
I'm impressed with your courage. Relationships go through many evolutions... Change is good, it's healthy, together or apart or something in between... Either way, I congratulate you for being honest with yourselves and therefore with each other. The decision is truly an 'homage' to the love you have for eachother.
Thanks for your comment. You are right: change is good and we think this is what we needed to push things forward. We still love each other a lot, we just need to adjust the relationship.
Many relationships could benefit from pushing the pause button and reevaluate before hate, anger, and bad choices set in . I’m shocked with the video but give total respect for the mature route your handling this choice. 💕
I’m so sad to hear this. I hope everything works out. Dom if you’re coming through the Chicago area I have room in the driveway or a spare bedroom, warm shower, washer and dryer and a ton of nail polish. My niece and I are converting a bus for her to go live in and would love to meet you! Love you both
What I love about you guys is that you keep it real. Someone mentioned on here about you being a role model and I so agree with this, for life and for being you tubers. May both your hearts find what you need ❤️ Sending positive vibes and love ❤️
That is very sad news, But completely understand. We love you guys as a couple, as youtubers and as individuals. Only you two truly know how you feel about each other. Wishing you both the best for what the future holds for you.
That's very mature of you both, and I wish more people were as civilised about these kinds of things, Life happens we cant force things to go a certain way, so we can only go with the flow and see what happens! Either or Both you are always welcomed down here in Aus anytime for an adventure
Don't under estimate being best friends and soulmates. In 2022 my husband and I will be married 40 years. We were not really "in love" when we got married... we were best friends. We "fell in love" after a few year... and now, after all this time, I still smile when I catch a glimpse of him. Passion comes and goes but true friendship lasts forever.
I’m so happy that you guys can take a break without making it into a huge catfight. Too many people who once loved each other end things so bad which makes me so sad. Thanks for showing that it even though it is personal and a bit hard, you still want the beat for each other 🥰 I love you both and can’t wait to follow your journeys whatever and wherever they will lead 🙌🏼
In general, we have high expectations from each other but then we have great disappointments. So "The Show Must Go One" but together with your best friend...I'm just a man who married his best friend (now we have 4 children :) and who decided to stay and fight the disappointments of the relationship. We love you guys!:)❤
OF COURSE we’re staying around! 🥺 From my perspective, it actually sounds very positive. Seems like you’re intuitively doing all the healthy things for a relationship to flourish: having the courage to speak up, to be vulnerable, to acknowledge what’s working and what isn’t, implementing a solution whilst keeping in mind what’s best for your partner as well as yourselves. 🤔🥰 I always say there’s 3 people in a relationship - toi, moi, et nous - and they all deserve equal attention and nurturing... good ingredients for a good pairing all around, like chocolate and mint. 😍 In any event, looking forward to a whole year of new videos and shenanigans en folie from you two lovely souls as the world is slowly reopening! 🤗🚐🗺
I normally try a leave a humorous comment for you guys, but sadly not today as it seems inappropriate. We all grow at different rates, usually around every 7-10 yrs & ultimately one may get left behind or go off in another direction. Put that with the pressure of expectation & for the other to fill our 'needs' then life can perceive to be painful. If we find a way to fill all our own needs, then there's no expectations on the other & just a shared enrichment. I hope you both find yourselves. God bless you both. Xx
Hey Barry. Thanks for your consideration, but a little humour is always welcomed. We sure hope to reach that shared enrichment you are talking about. We will find a way to get back stronger, we believe!
Thank you for sharing, putting your personal life out there can't be easy. I hope you both find the answers and at the end find contentment with each other once again or apart. As long as you are both happy.
😢😭oh my, I need time to process this news too. "If you find something you love and you let it go and it comes back to you then it was meant to be". 🌈🚼💜 sending you both a big hug 🫂
Well, I never leave comments but felt such a strong connection with Vanlife Sagas. I look forward every Sunday to add the laughter to begin my work week and end the past week, with both of you. I always laugh with the chemistry and love between the two of you and the passion you have for the vanlife was a bonus. Yes I almost broke a tear as my heart stopped. You both will find your path. Thank you for sharing your lives and love with all of us. Dom there is a lunch and a toilet for you to poop on here in Los Angeles. And of course we have Legoland and Disneyland (ahhhh Star Wars!).
I think (but only you two know)....take a break, but if there is letting go to be done then let social media go, not each other and real life. I wish both of you love .
Was definitely sad at the end of this video. Dom and Marie, you are both loved and supported together and individually. I look forward to seeing what next week and the future holds and wishing you both happiness, success, and love.
What a great way to work on a relationship. Realistically, too much togetherness is not an ideal situation to be in. Only with time apart, breathing room, and the chance to miss each other will you be able to see where you want to move forward in the future. Wishing both of you the best of luck. If your relationship is meant to be, then you will grow during this time apart. Happiness, for both of you, should be your main goal.
Wishing you both all the best! Relationships always ebb and flow and become richer when both people are like-minded in working towards the same goal. Good on you both for processing together and considering each other’s best interests as you do.grateful for you both! 🚐💛💨
Good to see that you are thinking about things and working on it. I love the two of you together but together doesn't necessarily mean a couple. You might consider another van and caravaning together. Dom, if you come through Iowa you are welcome to stop here, do your business and share chips and salsa!
We wish you both the best! You guys always have a home in New Jersey, there's a driveway, toilet, and a warm shower! My wife is happy to paint your fingernails. Maybe I should be concerned... 🧐😋
Merci pour votre vulnérabilité. Ce n'est pas facile de partager quelque chose d'aussi privé. Vous avez une belle énergie et une belle complicité. Seul le temps vous dira ❤️
P. S: Without assuming this separation is final. I'm going to share this with you... My ex is stil my very good friend, I deeply care about him... After 7 years, we separated as a couple, and it was essential to me to preserve our relationship above all, what ever that would be. And after 8 years, and both with new partners, I still know he's the person I can go to what ever happens, I certainly hope he knows I've got his back, what ever happens. When I go to the country we used to live, the first person I look forward to seeing is him. I respect him, love him, admire him and nothing will change that. Change is good, because it's full of hope. That's the beauty of an ending, it's also the beginning of something new.
That is a nice story. Marie and I are still looking to fix things as a couple, and obviously, whatever happens, we'll remain friends like you are friends with your ex! Those relationships are precious, and there aren't many humans like Marie out there.
@@vanlifesagas absolutely. What ever the outcome is, the process is a learing path and you already have eachother what ever happens, that's the greatest gain.
@@vanlifesagas in my current relationship, we separated for a year, we each took the time to do some healing, some searching, some recentering and it finally brought us back together. Either outcomes, going back as a couple or preserving a great friendship, are fantastic out comes. Sending you both a lots of sunlight, from Spain (I find that thought is always comforting and energizing, it hope helps you too.)
Man I pray your next partners will like the fact that you both are still working together, doing adventures together. I hope your next relationships work out great and are blessed!
I feel almost as devastated about this as I did about my own last break up. But at the same time, I completely understand where you're coming from. I really hope your time apart only serves to bring you back together, but if it's not to be, I know you are both destined for wonderful things. Together or apart. Take care of yourselves in these coming months, as anyone who has been through this knows, they won't be easy. Sending lots of love to you both ❤❤❤
I hope you all can work things out. If you come to Colorado Springs you can park in the drive way or stay in the guest bedroom. We have plenty of room for you! Safe travels!
NOOOOOOO…. You guys are my favorite couple! Hey, I get it. I married my high school sweetheart and it didn’t last. How do you say I am very sad in French?
And I'm crying. Had to do this very thing with my partner last year. Hard but necessary. Sending you both so much love. Your videos are some of my favorite on RUclips ❤️
My wife and I love watching you guys. We live in Ohio! We fit all requirements of loving star wars, chips, salsa, guacamole, Mexican food, Asian food and we have multiple shitters and showers 🤣 You’re welcome to come by anytime! As long as you can handle being around our 5 kids lmao.
@@vanlifesagas Anytime! You two are amazing. You’ll get through this. But seriously, we’re in Columbus, just come on by! It would make my wife’s life. She thinks your hilarious.
Je suis tellement triste suite à cette vidéo😔😔. Mais sachez que nous sommes tous derrière vous et respectons votre décision. En ce qui me concerne, je vais continuer de vous suivre ces certains. Bonne chance pour la suite.
Guys!! This video is making me sad!! I’m praying you guys find your way back together! From my view you make an awesome couple. Wishing you all the best!
It takes a lot of guts (and brains and hearts) to do what you’re doing. Thanks for leading the way with honesty and for taking us along for the ride. Best of luck to you both.
Very sorry to hear that your spark has faded, brave of you to share this. Who knows they say "absence makes the heart grow fonder", so maybe the time apart will bring you together. All the best to both of you .
This is my first comment on RUclips ever. You were one of the reasons we started our Europe van trip. I always had the feeling you had a really special relationship. So whatever you have to figure out for yourself there will be a way for you both together. The one or the other way. But if you have such a strong connection and you decide for each other it will work out even if it is a Lot of work in the beginning. Me and my partner got through a time we just argued and were no romantic couple. C**** and my studies and work in the healthcare was just to much. But we just kept working and learning for the relationship and that saved us. You both seem to have something you don't find often in life. So all the best for you. Love from Germany
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I’m sure I’m not the only person to be standing in my kitchen with tears in my eyes this morning. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. It is a privilege to watch your life and love and friendship. You’ve come through the hardest part already and at the risk of sounding cheesy, you continue to be great role models of how to live a happy, emotionally healthy life. Much love and many hugs ❤️🤗
Nope. You're not the only one
Aw this is so heartwarming 💕 thanks for positive vibe! Much love
Yes, me too, really took me by surprise
You are doing the right thing…forever is a long time…be sure…
Another one here... A big hug for both of you! 🤗
I will follow you both wherever you go, together or apart. Sending you both so much love
Nico😍💕
I knew your name was somehow familiar... Yours is a good channel as well.
Aw thanks for taking the time! We appreciate it 💛 Much love!
It takes a lot of courage to really evaluate your life. My husband and I separated for 6 months. We only saw each other at our weekly counseling appointment. It was a learning experience. BTW, we’ve now been happily married for 31 years. I wish you both joy.
We believe (and we hope) this will happen to us too!
@@vanlifesagas Just keep in mind that Marriage isn't about 'feeling euphoria' or 'deeply in love'. Its about doing. Love is action you do for the other person. Look at who tends to divorce, and where their priorities were. Look at the number of couples on fire for Jesus who divorce. Look at the number of Messianic Jews who divorce. Look at the number of atheist, alcoholics, agnostics, liberal believers who divorce. The numbers are way higher amongst those who are liberal.
Those who have stayed married, learned to accept that the relationship is not a feeling, but a doing. They have date night where by its not work. Work is simply not discussed period! Some have found doing a zip line and doing an adventure whereby you have to work together to get through course invaluable. Why? You learn that you are a partner first and not just a feeling.
So then, how do you partner in work and play?
1. Have clear hours when you are at work. This means when the bell rings, you two switch gears and completely close off work. It helps to have something you can switch over to change the look from work to play. (Ideas in next area.)
2. Have clear hours when you are at play. Maybe you two can take the curtains and flip them around so that you have your "play" curtains as opposed to 'this means business' curtains. Maybe its the difference between basic grey and Star Wars, or basic black and basic white with a twist. The twist? Get Jacquard fabric paint and good brushes and make that white curtain special and personalized for you two. You two do this for each other. Maybe with every milestone you two do that is not public (vacations that we do not know about, restaurants, birthdays, etc.) you paint something about it on the curtain. Just an idea. Maybe it simply turning on mood lighting. Its amazing what a string of LED lights can do to switch off work and turn on play.
3. Have a day each week when both of you are with different people doing different hobbies just to get that break from each other. And, if its the same hobby, you sit at different tables (table top gaming, for example).
4. Create rituals that is only done in your private lives together. For example, hide a love note for the other to find amongst their things.
5. He gets a Men's retreat while you get a Women's retreat. This is an extended 3 day weekend whereby you do your thing with your sisters, and he does his thing, with his brothers. What harder, is to find people to do this with. Camping and getting back to nature is brilliant. Women often want the spa treatment with girly girl make-up and stuff which for me, is a no-go. However, there is also going dancing, or to a restaurant or whatever.
6. Couples Massage. Some couples have found this beneficial when professionals do this. Alternatively, you both enroll in classes to learn how to do massage. Then, this becomes another private thing you two do that we the public do not know about.
7. Speak with other celebrities in how they keep work and public separate in order to save their marriage. Some people have made it work. Jay Leno and Stephen Colbert are two examples. Sorry I can't name someone more accessible. Just know that the love between you two is still there. Its just that work and play have become muddled and you two both need distinction between the two areas, in order to feel 'married'.
Best Wishes!
My mama always says “marry your best friend. You know you won’t always be ‘in love’, but you will always like each other.” Love is not just a feeling, it’s an act of the will..
Hmm. I’ve been in love with my friend, boyfriend, lover, partner, husband for 8 years. It grows, flows and expands every day. I truly never expected that. I hope this happens to more people .
This is so sad. Seeing you hugging each other as Dom left the apartment and then Marie sitting on the table staring out the window made me cry 😢 I'm hoping this time apart will serve you well and that it will bring you back together stronger than ever.
Yeah that was hard to record..Thanks for the support 💕
“Although two persons love each other very much, sometimes, the best thing you can do is to let it go and see what happens.” This hit so hard. 🥺 Super love you both!
This is it! Thanks friend! Much love ❤️
This definitely hit me too! Really resonated! Thank you!
"To realize how much you love somebody, first you have to understand how much you miss that person"....
This took me back to a counseling session with my 2nd ex-wife. She said "I'm more concerned about saving the relationship than saving the marriage." I was kind of thunderstruck, but knew she was right. The relationship has been saved, I am happy for that. I hope Ya'll can do the same, or better. Love and light to both of you!
Aw that's EXACTLY what we're doing here! It's hard but we really know it's for the best after all 🥰 Thanks for sharing this friend!
I think this will be the most important French lesson: Not only to speak the 'Language of love', but also to listen and learn from Your Love.
Know we all love you two and wish you strength in these times.
Thanks for the good vibes 💛
There are different levels of love and they are all valid. Relationships evolve and that is not a bad thing. Thanks for your honesty. Whatever happens between you two, you will always have a connection. Bittersweet.
Thanks for the good vibes 🥰
This makes me so sad, but you both deserve ALL the happiness possible.
Thanks friend 🥰
This took a lot of courage for both of you to do. To choose to take time apart, and then to share here with us. The sincerity in this video and the clear love and affection you have for each other is very obvious and very palpable. I know I'm not the only one touched to tears watching this. Thank you for sharing your beautiful souls with us, and I for one will continue to be here supporting you both, individually and together. Wishing you both the space, grace and best wishes in this next chapter.
Thanks Cici. We just tried to say things as they were, without putting any special effects to the words! Everything will be better soon!
I thought this was a typical click bait title that other YT people do when someone goes away for an overnight trip. But OMG this is real. Love you both.
It is 🥲💛 Much love!
Y'all stay focused. a good strong relationship takes commitment and just plain hard headedness refusing to quit. We were friends before we were lovers and that has saved our relationship more than once. 46 years later we're going strong and we're still best friends.
We're so happy for you 💕 One sure thing, Marie and I will always be best friends 🤗
@@vanlifesagas you can't ask for than that. I think your fan base just want you guys happy. We're ( your fans) going to continue to support you guys whatever the future holds. lov you lov you.
I’ve clicked like, despite feeling gutted at the news of this video, but you’ve dealt with it in your usual style , humour and great nature. Really hope the break works out for whatever is best for the both of you. Take care and huge thanks for sharing such good times with the world so far.
Thanks Keith. It's okay to like sad videos. We sure hope we'll be able to make you laugh in the future, although things we'll be a little different.
I worked with my husband for 20 years. It's much harder than people realize. He has been gone for 22 years now. It's easy to look back and see what I am missing but the D word was brought up a lot towards the end. I wish you both the best of luck in whatever decision you come to.
Thanks for the positive vibe and the support friend 🥰
Sitting here with my daughter crying „we are the 10% 😭“
Love to both of you!
Thank you for sharing your lives so honestly. Showing people how a relationship can end or not end with respect is so important. You make the world a better place. Be kind to yourselves. ❤️
Aw thanks Andrea! We're glad it shows! 💛
We have watched your channel for a while, you guys have helped me as a single mom in a camper to enjoy my build, Even in the hard times. My daughter and I laugh every video and it's nice. We wish you both happiness. No matter what life throws at you. You both are such a light. We love you!
Chelsea! Thanks for your comment. So glad we could inspire you to live in your van with your child. It would be lovely to meet you too.
@@vanlifesagas thanks 😊 yes. Maybe one day. I'm in the PNW.
no I"m not crying, you're crying. You are both amazing people. I wish you all the best for the future and will continue to support you both any way I can. thank you for sharing your lives with us.
You are both so loved. I am so impressed at your maturity and strong, true foundation of friendship. All the best ❤️
Thanks friend! Much love and good vibes 💕
I thought maybe something was up when you didn’t make the baby “cage” in Vanessanessa. My heart is breaking for you. It takes a lot of courage to expose yourself this way…and to let go with hope that the break will bring you to a better place…hopefully back together in an even better relationship. No relationship will ever be perfect…don’t forget that. Some are worth fighting for…which, it seems, is what you are doing. None of us know the 99% of your situation, as it should be, but I will be praying that two people who clearly love and respect each other…and have a lot of fun…will be able to work thru this season and return to a healed and mutually nurturing relationship. I too am sending you lots of love 💖
Thanks for the support 💛
From Marilyn: omg, the sadness when Dom took off. May you find each other again in this separation. Love you both so much... I can't even imagine how you did this episode, with such transparency, without losing it. My hope and prayer is for you both to find peace and happiness. Virtual hugs from a stranger.
Genuine people are hard to find these days. Thank you for sharing your genuine selves with us. Wishing you both peace as you travel along your current paths.
I haven’t watched you in a while. Im sad to hear the news, man, relationships are hard. I hope you guys find yourselves again. ❤️
Thanks for the support friend! 🥰
This breaks my heart, but your friendship is evident and SO special.
Absolutely. If we don't find a way back, we'll be the bestest of friends, forever!
Everyone needs to walk their own journey. If its in the cards for you it will be. Most important you need to be together because 1 plus 1 adds up to more than 2 and you both need to have joy and gratitude in your life. You have both been awesome inspirations to me and selfishly I hope that continues but mostly I just want happiness for both of you amazing souls!!!! Love you guys!
Nick. In these hard times, your message feels amazing. We will keep being a source of inspiration, we hope, and we will definitely keep being happy together, whatever that means. Loving each other more than we ever did.
Thanks for sharing! You are part of our live every Sunday guys. We’ll be continue to follow. We wish you the best. On vous aime beaucoup Dom & Marie. 😉🇨🇦👍
Love you both....time apart is (in my opinion) a good idea. As they say, "if you love something, set it free...if it comes back to you, it's yours...if it doesn't, it never was". What is meant to be, will be xoxo
Thanks for the support 💕
You two are SO fun together.
When you started thinking of being three, things changed.
The math changed.
But you are both so brilliant and creative. I love your crazy whacky senses of humor.
Whatever you do , please don’t get too serious. The world needs your kind of GLEE.
Marie et Dom, je vous souhaite le meilleur. 🤎 J’ai eu quelques larmes en visionnant cette vidéo et sachez que j’admire beaucoup votre courage et votre transparence. J’espère qu’un poids s’est enlevé de vos épaules et que prendre du recul fera du bien à chacun de vous et à votre team aussi. Bravo de vous écouter. xxxx
Merci Mila 💕 Ton commentaire nous touche vraiment. Merci de prendre le temps de nous supporter comme ça! 🤗
So sorry to hear this. Vanlife Sagas is Dom and Marie (my lovely princess). Good luck to both of you.
Hahah your lovely princess. She'll always be mine too. I feel you man!
I hope you guys figure everything out and I wish you both the best, sending my love from Sweden❤️❤️
That's for sure 🤗 Dom is my best friend! Thanks for the positive vibe 🥰
It takes so much courage to step back and evaluate your relationship. We are in the US and I hope we come across your wonderful smile. We are FT travelers so have a safe trip and see you on the road
Thanks a lot guys, I was having lunch and literally almost choked 😑 when you revealed the separation, totally unexpected. Tears just started falling. You both have been such a light in these weird times and I thank you for filling our Sundays with giggles. I am impressed by your emotional maturity and hope the journey apart leads you back to one another. Love from Texas!
Oh sorry 😅 and thanks for all the compliments..it's so touching 💛
All I can say is Dear God, You know both Marie and Dom by name, and You best know their needs. AMEN
I have no words, as it’s so hard to see things like this happen. Brings back some hurt and heartaches for my lost marriage. I hope and pray as you spend your time apart you realize more what you have as a couple. I didn’t get that chance. Best wishes Marie and Dom. Peace and Calm to both of you. 😢😢♥️♥️🇨🇦
Aw thanks for sharing your story 💛 Much love
I can see I am not the only one but I was not expecting this!!! May you both be happy wherever life takes you and find your joy!!
Thanks Pam! Appreciate the love!
Such honesty is refreshing. I hope you both find happiness in what ever form that may take ❤️
Parting can be so heartbreaking. 💔 You both are such beautiful people. Just remember La vie est belle.
Thanks for the good vibes 🤗
I have mixed feelings about this, and I get where you are coming from! As usual you made me laugh today; then I felt so sad. This arrangement will be fine so long as a third party doesn't appear! It's normal, I think, for lovers to become best friends - it can't always be high octane attraction. Who better to share your life with, but your best friend?, and as you get older this becomes more apparent. Best wishes to you both.
Lets see where life brings us 💛 Thanks friend!
This makes me sad, but y'all have to do what feels right. Hoping the time apart brings you both happiness, whatever the outcome.
But also, PLEASE STAY TOGETHER...we just found you!!! 😘
I appreciate your honesty and willingness to do what you need for each one of you. ❤️
WOW, head south young man.What a game changer for ya'll. Follow your gut and heart .🎈
This is it! Thanks friend 🤗
So brave of you both. So proud of both of you. These times in your relationship the very rough. My husband & I have been together since i was 19(married 16 years now) we have had extreme ups & downs, moved all over the country having adventures & exploring & there is truly no other person I would want to do it all over again then with my man Rem.❤️ we live in Seattle now in a small 1940’s house but you are always welcome to our driveway, free showers, free water, free laundry, free electric etc don’t hesitate to stay here as our house is the communal home to all our friends & visitors we welcome all. Safe travels & be well. Love Rem + Leah ✌️❤️😊
As everyone I’m sad to hear this news. I also want you to know I’m praying for both of you. God has a plan & a purpose for each of you.
Thanks friend! 💛
I'm impressed with your courage. Relationships go through many evolutions... Change is good, it's healthy, together or apart or something in between... Either way, I congratulate you for being honest with yourselves and therefore with each other. The decision is truly an 'homage' to the love you have for eachother.
Thanks for your comment. You are right: change is good and we think this is what we needed to push things forward. We still love each other a lot, we just need to adjust the relationship.
Many relationships could benefit from pushing the pause button and reevaluate before hate, anger, and bad choices set in . I’m shocked with the video but give total respect for the mature route your handling this choice. 💕
Thanks friend! Much love! 💛
I’m so sad to hear this. I hope everything works out. Dom if you’re coming through the Chicago area I have room in the driveway or a spare bedroom, warm shower, washer and dryer and a ton of nail polish. My niece and I are converting a bus for her to go live in and would love to meet you! Love you both
Oh that's amazing!! Might see you on the road 🤗
I am happy and amazed at your strength and awareness to do this, but feel sad. Weirdly sad.
I hope you both find the path that works for you, wherever it takes you. ♥️
Thanks for the support! Much love 🥰
I live in Denver - you have a spot here if you need it!
Safe travels …it always works out the way it is meant to. Best to you both!💕
We will note your name on Dom's list of friends to visit. Thanks for your comment!
What I love about you guys is that you keep it real. Someone mentioned on here about you being a role model and I so agree with this, for life and for being you tubers. May both your hearts find what you need ❤️ Sending positive vibes and love ❤️
Can feel your vibes 💕 Thanks friend!
That is very sad news, But completely understand. We love you guys as a couple, as youtubers and as individuals. Only you two truly know how you feel about each other. Wishing you both the best for what the future holds for you.
That's very mature of you both, and I wish more people were as civilised about these kinds of things, Life happens we cant force things to go a certain way, so we can only go with the flow and see what happens! Either or Both you are always welcomed down here in Aus anytime for an adventure
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Your both strong willed people.
That's what we believe as well. Only time will tell!
I wish the best for you two - you seem like such fun and ‘real’ people.
Thanks friend! 💛
Don't under estimate being best friends and soulmates. In 2022 my husband and I will be married 40 years. We were not really "in love" when we got married... we were best friends. We "fell in love" after a few year... and now, after all this time, I still smile when I catch a glimpse of him. Passion comes and goes but true friendship lasts forever.
I’m so happy that you guys can take a break without making it into a huge catfight. Too many people who once loved each other end things so bad which makes me so sad. Thanks for showing that it even though it is personal and a bit hard, you still want the beat for each other 🥰 I love you both and can’t wait to follow your journeys whatever and wherever they will lead 🙌🏼
We all love you both! Thanks for letting us know. Sending hope and love both your ways. 💕
In general, we have high expectations from each other but then we have great disappointments. So "The Show Must Go One" but together with your best friend...I'm just a man who married his best friend (now we have 4 children :) and who decided to stay and fight the disappointments of the relationship. We love you guys!:)❤
Thanks! Much love 💛
I'm so sad to hear you are in a difficult time in your lives. I hope for the best for you both.
OF COURSE we’re staying around! 🥺
From my perspective, it actually sounds very positive. Seems like you’re intuitively doing all the healthy things for a relationship to flourish: having the courage to speak up, to be vulnerable, to acknowledge what’s working and what isn’t, implementing a solution whilst keeping in mind what’s best for your partner as well as yourselves. 🤔🥰 I always say there’s 3 people in a relationship - toi, moi, et nous - and they all deserve equal attention and nurturing... good ingredients for a good pairing all around, like chocolate and mint. 😍
In any event, looking forward to a whole year of new videos and shenanigans en folie from you two lovely souls as the world is slowly reopening! 🤗🚐🗺
You're right! We have so much respect for each other 💛 Much love!
I normally try a leave a humorous comment for you guys, but sadly not today as it seems inappropriate. We all grow at different rates, usually around every 7-10 yrs & ultimately one may get left behind or go off in another direction. Put that with the pressure of expectation & for the other to fill our 'needs' then life can perceive to be painful. If we find a way to fill all our own needs, then there's no expectations on the other & just a shared enrichment. I hope you both find yourselves. God bless you both. Xx
Hey Barry. Thanks for your consideration, but a little humour is always welcomed. We sure hope to reach that shared enrichment you are talking about. We will find a way to get back stronger, we believe!
Thank you for sharing, putting your personal life out there can't be easy. I hope you both find the answers and at the end find contentment with each other once again or apart. As long as you are both happy.
That's right 💕 Thanks for the positive vibe here!
😢😭oh my, I need time to process this news too.
"If you find something you love and you let it go and it comes back to you then it was meant to be".
🌈🚼💜 sending you both a big hug 🫂
Much love to you both. In finding ones self, may you find again each other.
Thanks for the good vibes 💛
So sad!
Life is too short. I hope you two relize that you cant live without each other.
Well, I never leave comments but felt such a strong connection with Vanlife Sagas. I look forward every Sunday to add the laughter to begin my work week and end the past week, with both of you. I always laugh with the chemistry and love between the two of you and the passion you have for the vanlife was a bonus. Yes I almost broke a tear as my heart stopped. You both will find your path. Thank you for sharing your lives and love with all of us. Dom there is a lunch and a toilet for you to poop on here in Los Angeles. And of course we have Legoland and Disneyland (ahhhh Star Wars!).
We'll continue to entertain you as friends 🤗 Thanks 🙋🏽♂️
I think (but only you two know)....take a break, but if there is letting go to be done then let social media go, not each other and real life. I wish both of you love .
Heart squeeze. Always wishing you both the best ❤️
Thanks for the good vibes 💛
Was definitely sad at the end of this video. Dom and Marie, you are both loved and supported together and individually. I look forward to seeing what next week and the future holds and wishing you both happiness, success, and love.
Thanks for the support and good vibes 💛
Hey guys i hope everything works for the best of you both. Coolest van life content..
May the force be with you!
Thanks for the good vibes friend! 🥰
Take both some fresh air and whatever happens, keep calm and carry on. Best Regards, David.
Thanks David. We'll do everything we can to make it work.
What a great way to work on a relationship. Realistically, too much togetherness is not an ideal situation to be in. Only with time apart, breathing room, and the chance to miss each other will you be able to see where you want to move forward in the future. Wishing both of you the best of luck. If your relationship is meant to be, then you will grow during this time apart. Happiness, for both of you, should be your main goal.
Thanks for the support 💕
Tears flowing, some sad, some happy……that you both have enough love for each other that you could do this with respect and love…….
We love each other very much. There's a lot of respect and love between us!
Wishing you both all the best! Relationships always ebb and flow and become richer when both people are like-minded in working towards the same goal. Good on you both for processing together and considering each other’s best interests as you do.grateful for you both! 🚐💛💨
Thanks for the good vibes 💕
This just makes me sad. Hugs to you both, I know how hard it is to walk away from someone you never thought you could live without.
Good to see that you are thinking about things and working on it. I love the two of you together but together doesn't necessarily mean a couple. You might consider another van and caravaning together. Dom, if you come through Iowa you are welcome to stop here, do your business and share chips and salsa!
You're right! We'll be the best friends 😍 Might see you on the road 🙋🏽♂️
I cried and understand. Praying it becomes clear for the both of you. Peace, love & joy.
Thanks T. We will make sure to make the most of it.
We wish you both the best! You guys always have a home in New Jersey, there's a driveway, toilet, and a warm shower! My wife is happy to paint your fingernails. Maybe I should be concerned... 🧐😋
Merci pour votre vulnérabilité. Ce n'est pas facile de partager quelque chose d'aussi privé. Vous avez une belle énergie et une belle complicité. Seul le temps vous dira ❤️
Always look forward to your videos. Wish y'all the best in all you do.
Thanks Debra 🥰 See you soon!
Okay my ugly cry has completed. It's a strong and beautiful thing what you two are doing. I look forward to following whatever is to come ❤
P. S: Without assuming this separation is final. I'm going to share this with you... My ex is stil my very good friend, I deeply care about him... After 7 years, we separated as a couple, and it was essential to me to preserve our relationship above all, what ever that would be. And after 8 years, and both with new partners, I still know he's the person I can go to what ever happens, I certainly hope he knows I've got his back, what ever happens. When I go to the country we used to live, the first person I look forward to seeing is him. I respect him, love him, admire him and nothing will change that. Change is good, because it's full of hope. That's the beauty of an ending, it's also the beginning of something new.
That is a nice story. Marie and I are still looking to fix things as a couple, and obviously, whatever happens, we'll remain friends like you are friends with your ex! Those relationships are precious, and there aren't many humans like Marie out there.
@@vanlifesagas absolutely. What ever the outcome is, the process is a learing path and you already have eachother what ever happens, that's the greatest gain.
@@vanlifesagas in my current relationship, we separated for a year, we each took the time to do some healing, some searching, some recentering and it finally brought us back together. Either outcomes, going back as a couple or preserving a great friendship, are fantastic out comes. Sending you both a lots of sunlight, from Spain (I find that thought is always comforting and energizing, it hope helps you too.)
Man I pray your next partners will like the fact that you both are still working together, doing adventures together. I hope your next relationships work out great and are blessed!
They won’t have the choice!
I feel almost as devastated about this as I did about my own last break up. But at the same time, I completely understand where you're coming from. I really hope your time apart only serves to bring you back together, but if it's not to be, I know you are both destined for wonderful things. Together or apart. Take care of yourselves in these coming months, as anyone who has been through this knows, they won't be easy. Sending lots of love to you both ❤❤❤
Yeah, we know the worst that can happen is that we just remain best friends 🤗 so nothing can go bad here
@@vanlifesagas ❤
I hope you all can work things out. If you come to Colorado Springs you can park in the drive way or stay in the guest bedroom. We have plenty of room for you! Safe travels!
NOOOOOOO…. You guys are my favorite couple! Hey, I get it. I married my high school sweetheart and it didn’t last. How do you say I am very sad in French?
Je suis siiii triste 😟... mais vous vous en sortirez grandi 👍💝Des Bizzzous pour vous😘
We can now be your favourite friend couple 🤗 We say: Je suis vraiment triste (but don't be)
Merci du support 🥰
@@vanlifesagas …and water don’t be wet…
And I'm crying. Had to do this very thing with my partner last year. Hard but necessary. Sending you both so much love. Your videos are some of my favorite on RUclips ❤️
Thanks for the good vibes 💕
My wife and I love watching you guys. We live in Ohio! We fit all requirements of loving star wars, chips, salsa, guacamole, Mexican food, Asian food and we have multiple shitters and showers 🤣 You’re welcome to come by anytime! As long as you can handle being around our 5 kids lmao.
Also my wife said she’ll do your nails 🤣
Hahah!! I love the "multiple shitters" 😂 Thanks for the positive vibe friend! That's on point!
@@vanlifesagas Anytime! You two are amazing. You’ll get through this. But seriously, we’re in Columbus, just come on by! It would make my wife’s life. She thinks your hilarious.
Ahhhh my heart cries for you... I sooooo hope you are able to find what you both need. You are both such beautiful people.
Lets see where life brings us 💛 Thanks friend!
Wishing you both nothing but peace and happiness no matter what road you take to get there.
Thanks Chris!
This is the most mature….and frustrating thing I’ve ever watched! Hope all the best for both of you.
Onnnhhh, Jennifer. We will be better together after this. Thanks for watching.
My heart hurts for you. I wish you both find clarity and happiness, one way or another. ❤️
Je suis tellement triste suite à cette vidéo😔😔. Mais sachez que nous sommes tous derrière vous et respectons votre décision. En ce qui me concerne, je vais continuer de vous suivre ces certains. Bonne chance pour la suite.
Merci pour le support! On apprécie tellement l'amour qu'on reçoit! À bientôt c'est certain! 💛
Guys!! This video is making me sad!! I’m praying you guys find your way back together! From my view you make an awesome couple. Wishing you all the best!
Thanks friend! 💛
It takes a lot of guts (and brains and hearts) to do what you’re doing. Thanks for leading the way with honesty and for taking us along for the ride. Best of luck to you both.
Thanks friend! Let's see where life will bring us 💛
Very sorry to hear that your spark has faded, brave of you to share this. Who knows they say "absence makes the heart grow fonder", so maybe the time apart will bring you together. All the best to both of you .
We'll see where life takes us 💛
Indeed, you only get one shot at life, so you each need to be true to your own feelings.
This is my first comment on RUclips ever. You were one of the reasons we started our Europe van trip. I always had the feeling you had a really special relationship. So whatever you have to figure out for yourself there will be a way for you both together. The one or the other way. But if you have such a strong connection and you decide for each other it will work out even if it is a Lot of work in the beginning. Me and my partner got through a time we just argued and were no romantic couple. C**** and my studies and work in the healthcare was just to much. But we just kept working and learning for the relationship and that saved us. You both seem to have something you don't find often in life. So all the best for you. Love from Germany