How YouTube Changed Our Relationship. RAW, UNCUT, UNEDITED! Ep. 266.
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- čas přidán 14. 12. 2023
- Raw, uncut, and un-edited, we reflect on how six years of being Foxes Afloat has changed our relationship. In this honest conversation, we talk about how Shaun copes with the stress of Colin's mental health, and how two massive lifestyle changes affected our marriage.
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This was so powerful and brave of you both to engage in a conversation about how you interact with one another. Your differences make you both stronger. I appreciate you both--gems.
Aww, thank you so much! x
You need to go somewhere warm to rest your mind and soul both of you❤
One of the best videos I have seen. Thanks guys. ❤
The chemistry between you both is perfect and a absolute joy to watch. So honest, warm and so much bloody love. Sending a universe of love to you both x
Big love to you both ❤❤
Halfway through and loving this!!! Colin, he isn't "looking after you" like you are a helpless kid, he is looking out for you because you are his husband and he is yours ❤
That was the most wonderful vlog that you both have ever done. To listen to the feeling that you have experienced over the last 6 years and how it has cemented the relationship of both of you. I am sure that I can say, that we the viewers, also love you both for who you are and what you bring to us each week. Thank you so much for this.
It's totally our pleasure! x
You can take every medication in the world, but none of it is as good as the love you two have for one another. Guys, it radiates from this video. I am humbled at the honesty in this video. Thank you for letting us in on this.
Absolutely our pleasure, Chris :)
It was a privilege to be allowed to be with you as you opened your hearts to each other,but out of all your journeys and experiences,the greatest thing you ever did was finding each other.
The 2 most memorable and powerful times I remember from your boat were the day Colin was curled up in a fetus position on the boat in an agony of distress and Sean just being there, an absolute tower of strength. The other time was when Sean pulled the deer from the canal and the pride and admiration of Colin filming him.
Thank you for appreciating those moments 🙏🏻❤️
This is the most compelling vlog I have ever seen. Your popularity stems from your honest accounts of your lives. It is refreshing to see true respect for each other and how you are a witness to how love is the most important ingredient in life. Well done in a time when people do not take love and respect seriously anymore. Thank you for sharing.
Love is everything. What’s the point without it? ❤️
Shawn doesn’t have to worry about the details because Colin is spending every moment working out the details. And, Shawn really trusts Colin. That’s a pretty great portrait of trust in the relationship. 💞
Great point 👍🏻
I don't care if this was a "production" video. It was powerful, intensely personal yet relevant to so many other couples. I watched every minute as if I was sat next to you. Brilliant (as are all your offerings to us viewers)
Thank you. x
What a special relationship you two have. Love, respect, trust, friendship and something special that so many others lack. Patience.
Thank you so much! ❤️
“It’s like having a thousand browser windows open at once, half of them are frozen or have a spinning wheel and you don’t know where the music is coming from.” - A wonderful encapsulation of how you experience the world in one sentence.
What a wonderful vlog. Such honesty. Thank you so much. We love that you enjoyed the Peak Forest so much, and feel privileged to have got to know you while you were there. Take care and love from us both. 💕🐾🐾🐓🐝👻xxxxx Chris & Mary.
If we'd had the money, we would have bought a house there! x
Possibly in the top 5 videos youve ever made. So much insight into how your relationship works and glues you together as a couple.
Thank you! 👍🏻
Such a different vlog, but one I don’t think we realized we needed. Good to hear you communicating like this…I’d venture to guess that there aren’t too many couples that regularly do that. Cheers guys!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Behold! This right here is one of the secrets to a long lasting relationship and love. Communication! It is a learned skill and these two lovely people have it down. I do so enjoy the time you two spend with us. Merry Christmas to you both and to all.
We agree! 👍🏻
Colin, you are a 12 year old, and thank God you are! This has been probably the very best vlog of all the Foxes vlogs. Don’t be too hard on Shaun; there are Many people just like him who simply get on with life and deal with what is in front of them at the moment. Somewhere in between you and him, the rest of us reside, sometimes overthinking and worrying, and other times just getting on with it. You’ve been together 30+ years, much better than most. It’s a beautiful love story! Happy Christmas to you both, and much ❤️.
I wasn’t being hard on Shaun 🤣 He needs a kick up the arse sometimes. We all do 😬
@@FoxesAfloat Yes, we do!🤣
The two of you always impress me with your love, honesty and commitment. Thanks for sharing this with the rest of us. xxx
Thanks 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
Yes. This. What a powerful way to portray the truths you have lived. And much of it has been lived before our eyes here on CZcams. You guys!!! I’m blown away. Love and hugs from this 84-year-old grandma in the US.
Thank you! 👍🏻♥️
WOW thank you for this candid open and honest chat and allowing us to be part of it. I wish you both health, wealth and happiness over this festive period and in what ever path you take in the future. I hope what ever it is, that we as the viewer can be part of your journey.
Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️👍🏻
So much insight from a man on the spectrum. Incredible. Im a therapist, and not a cowboy but it IS very important to pick the right one. What a loving couple. I think you are both great. Xx
Hi Shaun and Colin, I've just watched this video with tears streaming down my cheeks. For someone who has suffered from anxiety and overthinking most of my life, I can't thank you enough for opening your lives to us. I do mostly remember your funny and laughing moments but appreciate it when you talk about mental health struggles. Thank you both so so much. Love Jenny
Aww, don’t cry! Think of the can of cream 🤣
@@FoxesAfloathaha how could I forget. Not sure I'll be able to look at a can of squirty cream again without falling about 😂😂😂
Absolutely stunning! It touched me so deeply that I found me choking back tears.
Aww, no! Don’t cry 👍🏻❤️
@@FoxesAfloat❤❤❤
Probably, in my opinion, the most powerful vlog that you have ever released....The back-to-back framing was inspired... Talking Heads......Anyway you two, enjoy the festive season, stay safe and please be happy... All the best, Tricia and Neil.... xx
Wow, thank you guys! x
Very moving, and the balance was just about right. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome 🙏🏻
From one couple dealing with neurodivergency... thank you for this candid conversation. We both appreciated it very much!. Make sure you buy a paddle so you are never up the Crick without one!
How real and honest! What a fantastic job. Much
appreciated.
Very honest powerful & heartfelt conversation ♥️ From you two amazing peeps. Keep raising awareness for Mental Health, I have learnt so much from you ♥️
Thanks so much!
The best visual “podcast” ever. So honest, so interesting. Well done to you both for being so brave and for being …….. you. 👏👏👍😀
Thank you so much!
BRILLIANT! Colin, you are a wonderful producer. Shaun, you are a steadfast rock who contributes in far more ways than we can see. Well done, both of you! ♥♥
Thank you so much 😊
This one really hit me. You had me laughing and then tearing up almost right away. You also talked some good, honest sense about something I'm dealing with these days and have given me a lot to think about. I'm just an internet stranger, but I hope you realize what lovely people you really are.
Thank you so much ☺️
Very powerful.... Very humbling. Thank you for allowing yourselves to be so vulnerable. Your unique connection and love shines through.
Well done. X
Thank you so much!
Beautiful vlog so honest and the love for each other ,made me cry at the end.❤😢xx
😊 thank you
What an interesting insight into the two of you and your relationship. Could be a master class in communication. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Wow, thank you!
Deeply touching to watch! I hope my kids will have relationships as loving and mutually supportive as yours! I know a bit too much about what marriage shouldn't be like, but watching you, not just to night, but through all the vlogs, you have actually done a lot to restore my faith in healthy relationships. Thank you, both!
Thank you!
Kudos to both of you for being so open and honest. The pair of you are amazing.
That’s very kind ❤️
You guys have made some excellent and honest content over the years and for me this is one of the most compelling yet. Thanks once again for sharing and I wish you nothing but the best.
Wow, thank you!
Wow. I remember when your father passed away. Was absolutely awful. You both are an inspiration. I loved watching you on the silver fox. However I’ve seen you both grow and change for the better. You both seem so happier. I appreciate you both. Thank you x
Aww, thank you 🙏🏻❤️👍🏻
Thanks for taking the time to share this conversation. Although Colin has admitted to mental health challenges, a lot of the relationship interaction you describe is normal. That you are taking the time to analyze your individual characteristics as well as your relationship interactions is the most beneficial thing you can do for yourself and one another. Such an important thing you’ve shared for the benefit of others. Wish everyone would take this deep dive into their lives. You’re so Fortunate to have one another and be on the same page about sharing.
Thank you! 👍🏻
What a marvellous episode. Hugely powerful, honest and moving. I loved how you both show such respect to each other and can talk openly, especially about feelings and mental health. A sign of what a real relationship should look like. ❤️
That means a lot. Thank you! 👍🏻
This is certainly one of the most powerful experiences I've experienced on CZcams. The utter openness of your dialogue / conversation is breathtaking and in truth, I had to listen and watch in segments . . . sometimes only a minute, sometimes a few minutes at a time. Thankyou for being so utterly yourselves, thankyou for raising the bar for dialogue in this sort of context, and thankyou for making this deeply intimate and mind-widening experience available here . . . .
Thank you so much ☺️
I have watched you for years , if someone had said I would be interested in a gay couple on a canal boat I would not have believed it . I now understand gay relationships and how you love each other. Thank you for educating me. Great video buy the way.
Fantastic vlog. Honest, powerful and brilliant, to see you bare everything. ❤
I just had to come back for another viewing. As a counselor I am blown away. This is a powerful tool for understanding open communication.
And also this was a very powerful vlog…it’s how you both are and why so many of us watch two guys now up in the Highlands…it’s your humanity and love for each other , warts and all that makes me feel like your people I’m glad to know! Even though we haven’t and will probably never meet! Well done!
Thank you so much!! ♥️
Absolutely fantastic video. I dont suffer from mental health issues so to see how it affects both of you for different reasons was heart wrenching at times. Very brave of you both. You are a wonderful couple who show how a loving couple can be so brilliant together. Thanks for the video chaps.
So kind. Thank you! 🤩
You're welcome. Carry on the good work.. all the best.. PS I live abroad but it's not hot 😂
That was such a lovely video. Your honesty was enlightening. You can see how much love you have for each other. So many couples aren't this close after 30 years. You are both such lovely people and I wish I could take your anxiety away. You make us laugh and sometimes you make us cry. We are thankful that you are willing to share your lives with us. You are the friends that we haven't yet met. I was crying at the end when you said you loved each other. Look after each other and enjoy whatever adventures come your way.xxx
Aww, thank you! 🤩
I absolutely loved that and your honesty with each other, but the best bit for me, was the ending when Colin said "I absolutely love you" 💖
You two just cheer my heart.
So nice to hear you chatting. I know there is one particular deer who would be grateful for your decision to go afloat. 😊
I think so too! 😉
Brave, honest, and raw. Love you both so much. Shaun is my better half, and Colin is me. I hope if we ever get back to Scotland from the US, we can say Hi and buy you coffee or fish and chips.
Fish and Chips... Mmmmmm! 😋
Just caught up with this vlog after following your travels for 6 years. Well done for making it and letting us share your feelings.You are a very caring couple!
Merry Christmas to you both. What a beautiful journey this has been, good or not it's all been an adventure and I thank you both for taking us along with you. Cheers.
Happy holidays!
What a brilliant brilliant video it really shows how right for each other you are 👍🏻❤️
Thank you so much!
That was the best hour I've ever spent on YT, thanks Shaun and Colin for your honesty and the love you've shown. Sell tickets to the castle wedding and you'll have it paid off in no time 😊
I actually thought of that, but we wouldn’t raise enough. A big wedding, both of us in kilts, is top of my dream list! ☺️
That just totaly held my attention. It was heartwarming and heartfelt. Even though you both are seemingly opposites, it works, and it works for us because of you both equally. You get it right, the number of viewers says that. I loved the ending. One of, if not the best vlog for me, thank you xx
That means so much. Thank you! 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
This was wonderful. All couples should do this every so often. You two are always a joy to watch. Seeing this made me remember the heroic deer rescue for some reason. Lots of heart.
Thank you so much!
You two had me in tears. How the hell did you resist not to hug each other. So moving.
I started watching you in lock down because I had happy memories of narrow boat holidays with my late husband. I am probably a bit sad and do have many real friends but you two have become pretend friends for me in the time I am alone with my dog. 2 of my grandchildren have autism and learning from Colin has been useful. Thank you guys, keep going, I'm in awe of what you've done at the croft. ❤❤
You are NOT sad! We're not pretend, hehe 🤣 Thank you! 👍🏻♥️
Truly one of the best youtube videos I have ever watched. For me, personally, I did not know your backgrounds prior to the boat adventures. Separately, you are incredible men. Together, perfection. Thank you. 👏👏
I couldn’t agree more .
Wow, thank you! 🙏🏻
Can't believe you were only on Silver Fox for two years.All the great informative vlogs you brought us,and the great places you visited over that time.
Thanks 👍
You two are so lovely in so many ways… thank you for being so honest 💞
Thank you ☺️
What an amazingly honest and full of love conversation. Thank you so much guys for this - it really lifted my mood today.
Our pleasure!
Our son has autism and selective mutism, he was prescribed with tablets that were supposed to help him with his sleep regimen, my wife also struggles like Colin with her ( I don’t like to say ) mental health, because it’s all health, our boy stopped the tabs because they gave him headaches,so was a struggle for him, but he is now an uncle, and Mandy and I are now nanny and grandad and uncle natty has become a different person, the change is totally unbelievable, hope it makes sense, but probably not, keep the love going to everyone xx
That's great to hear! x
You both are the Yin and Yang; you both compliment each other. This was a conversation that shows just how much you both love each other...31 years! Loved the ending. Blessings to you both.
PS. Have a proper 2nd wedding in the Spring, and invite your family, closest friends and enjoy. What a great vlog that would be. I was actually visualizing the barn as a small wedding venue site. How beautiful it would be. 🎄❤️
If we could afford a wedding, we would. It has to be something special that we'd both love.
After all these years I still love you guys. I wish all couples could talk this openly....well not to the public, but with each other.
Thanks, Toby.
This has to be one of the best vlogs that you both have ever made talking about your feelings and experiences I must say both you and Shaun are the best couple than Ant and Dec and I would give this volg a 5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 because this is the best volg I've ever seen and well done to both of you.
Aww, thank you so much! ❤️
Beautiful, thank you for sharing with us.
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Thank you both for having the courage to be vulnerable. It looked like it helped sitting back to back. I’ve been watching you for many years now. This was one of your best vlogs EVER. Much love and respect?
That means a lot. Thank you! 👍🏻
You two are the best! You have a good life but with problems just as we all have. Thank you for sharing. You make us feel like family.
Thank you! 👍🏻
Awesome to listen to this talk. Bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊🕊🌻🌻
Thanks 🙏🏻
You are more normal than most people in our world at the moment. 🥰🥰
i have paused at the 14 minute mark, this is wonderful. watching the two of you talk about your journey together. I have managed not to cry so far.
oh colin im the same misreading something as anger when its not,
No words are enough to thank you. A few weeks ago, my 33 year old daughter self-diagnosed with autism. By then she had dealt with PTSD and ADHD and had pulled all her hair out. It was the culmination of 3 years of fear and confusion on both our parts. The autism diagnosis answered so many questions I had since she was a baby. Hopefully now she can live her life to the max. Your videos and willingness to speak up have been a real help to me ♥️
All the best to you both! Thank you! 👍🏻
Omg you two remind me so much of me and my hubby. He is shaun and I'm Colin. He is very self contained and doesn't need to share his emotions. Im the complete opposite and the being intelligent but still needing someone to look after me.
Seriously one of the best videos I've watched in a while. Thanks so much for being you and sharing your journeys over the last few years. You guys are an inspiration to a lot of people.
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for that. It's wonderful to witness a deep, sincere, sensitive, human conversation. We don't get enough of those in this crazy time in which we live. Also, "underthinking" is a great word!
Thank you so much xx
Thank you for sharing so openly with each other and ourselves. This conversation really moved me. It's rare to get such quality content on CZcams.
You are so welcome!
How wonderful was that vlog? Thank you so much. My hubby is just like Shaun - never discusses his thoughts and feelings and says he’s just fine! I have physical limitations as well as MH issues and he just accepts them, deals with them and helps me without complaint. Perhaps we’re both very lucky with our partners? Thanks again and have a fab Christmas. Love from me xx
This was far and away the BEST episode of all Foxes Afloat. Your sincerity, depth of feeling, intuitive togetherness and pure sincerity is awe inspiring. You are both a most wonderful example of deep love and empathy in a relationship.
THANK YOU for sharing these very personal insights into feelings and emotional experiences.
You are both the most extraordinary human beings. I feel honoured that you have shared your deepest inner feelings and emotions.
RESPECT!!
Love that!
Bravo! This video demonstrates all your strengths and compassion for each other,. I have no doubt you two are perfect for each other and a great team for the rest of us to try and emulate. Keep on truckin'. 🙂
Our pleasure!
This was so powerful. You so clearly showed how different our minds are! I was moved to tears listening to this vulnerable, insightful discussion.
Guys, my husband I have been following you since before the boat. Sharing your humour and the serious side of your life’s journey has been entertaining and an educational experience. THANK YOU! I couldn’t be prouder of two beautiful human beings as I am of both of you. With love❤
That means a lot, thank you. x
An amazing vlog, so honest and open, probably the best yet
Wow, thank you!
I really enjoyed watching this. Your love for each other runs deep and it's very wholesome in this video. I relate heavily to Colin being diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, being an overthinker and having anxiety, although medicated. Shaun for me is so chill and grounded, which makes the relationship work so well. Wish I could find someone who could be my rock or grounding. The humour is wonderful and I have enjoyed watching your videos for the last 4 years. Look forward to seeing how the future unfolds for you both!
Thank you! 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
Wow this is amazing. Seeing how you support each other is inspirational. Love you both.
Aww, thank you! 🤩
a balm for the soul; may you have another thirty years in each other's arms
Awww thank you so much ☺️
You two are so much better and stronger than either of you would be on your own. Nice to see. The good news for both of you is as you get older the anxiety and resulting depression will start to subside. This has been backed up by some well thought of studies and my own experience with anxiety and depression. So hang in there. I have also experienced less need to constantly reinvent my life. Getting older can mean getting better so be happy with that silver pube.
Holy Fewk, that was a deep and powerful conversation. Geeze it sucked me right in and made me think so much about myself. You guys have so much respect from me. My motto (and you smash it) is; Life is what YOU make it!
I’m glad we made you think. x
What a honest and beautiful conversation.❤
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Possibly the best thing you have ever put on CZcams. Thank you for your authenticity and honesty. x
That means a lot. Thank you! 👍🏻
Wow! I had to get used to the format the first few minutes. I’m used to be watching you guys, but this made me start listening.. actually genuinely listening. And I got amazed, emotional at times, proud, recognising situations.. quite an experience.. thank you for your openness ❤
Thank you for hearing and reacting exactly how we wanted you to 👍🏻
That was brilliant. Fair play for putting it out there .
THIS... This was so beautiful ❤❤... I think every couple should try this.... I adore both of you as people. I love how different you are and yet how much you compliment each other. You nurture and support each other in different areas... I love your relationship. I love you guys!
Thank you so much!! 🥰
I had to pause momentarily and thank Colin for the "thousand browser windows open" analogy. Absolutely brilliant and scarily accurate. Edit: As is your "can if cream" analogy. Yep🙁 Edit2: Absolutely brilliant. What a special episode. Thank you.
Very welcome 🙏🏻
You two are totally amazing and are totally confident in your yourselves and in each other .... Love you both.. ❤❤
Thanks 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
Brilliant! What a fascinating watch. I've been "afloat" with you for a long time. I remember binge watching for about 15 episodes to get up to date with your postings. We were living full time in out motorhome around that time and the similarities with your lives afloat and our on the road, were similar in many instances. We've all come a long way! we're now in an apartment, just sold our van and planning new adventures. Thank you for all your work in putting these out. I can't think of a single bad one. The improvements in your filming and editing over the years is self evident. Onwards to infinity! 👍😉😃
Onwards!
This was the most amazing episode. Thank you so much for always being so frank about yourselves. I am almost done watching every episode from the beginning and I have enjoyed the humor of both of you, your enthusiasm about your projects and most of all the obvious love you have for each other. Shaun, I'm with you...I don't talk much and my wife did all the talking for us. I wish she could have seen some of your episodes and particularly this one. We were together almost 30 years and sadly she died at the end of 2021. All my love to you both.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for being you
Beautiful conversation Colin, well done
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow....
...thanks for sharing that. Great format. As a long time viewer, that felt special. Your willing to share so candidly with all of us is what makes your channel so special imho. Thanks gents, cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it!
We love you, too! 🥰🥰🥲
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Very interesting watching both of you open up. Love you guys, love watching your adventures together.
Glad you enjoyed it