Ending the "Stand-Off" After a Big Blow Up: Episode 305

Ending the "Stand-Off" After a Big Blow Up: Episode 305

Picture this: you and your partner on vacation at your favorite spot, yet you haven't exchanged a word in three days. The silent tension, the "stand-off," can feel like it's tearing your relationship apart, whether it's a recurring pattern or a prolonged icy silence. But fear not, because in this episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of how our minds can play tricks on us, especially in the heat of a relationship blow-up. Discover the cognitive twists and turns that can lead to misunderstandings and emotional chaos.

We explore the psychology behind intelligence and how our cognitive development shapes the way we interpret conflicts. From confirmation bias that paints your partner as the villain to cognitive distortions that blur the lines between feelings and facts, we unravel the mysteries behind these mental mechanisms.

Join us as we guide you through navigating the complex landscape of emotions, reminding you that while feelings are valid, they might not always align with reality. Tune in to learn how to dismantle the stand-off, focusing on self-reflection, responsibility, and solution-oriented repair. Don't let your relationship be a casualty of the stand-off – let's bridge the gap together.

Additional Resources From the Show

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What Your Kids Need to Witness When it Comes to Conflict: Episode 380

What Your Kids Need to Witness When it Comes to Conflict: Episode 380

As fellow parents, we share in that deep responsibility you feel to equip your kids with healthy relationship skills—and conflict is a huge part of that! How you and your partner handle disagreements ...

4 Helmi 202523min

Recognizing Each Other's Triggers & De-escalating Conflicts Faster: Episode 379

Recognizing Each Other's Triggers & De-escalating Conflicts Faster: Episode 379

You are likely aware that conflicts are going to happen, they shouldn't be avoided, but accepted that they will happen. But how you handle the conflict determines whether it can be connecting and clar...

28 Tammi 202540min

How to Have a "Debrief" Conversation When Triggered, Instead of Spiraling: Episode 378

How to Have a "Debrief" Conversation When Triggered, Instead of Spiraling: Episode 378

When you have a marriage conflict there are a few options you have as a partner. You can react or you can suppress it. Neither of these are good options. Your two good options are to repair or have a ...

21 Tammi 202526min

Be Willing to Evolve in These 3 Areas, Otherwise Marriage Isn't For You: Episode 377

Be Willing to Evolve in These 3 Areas, Otherwise Marriage Isn't For You: Episode 377

Most everyone gets into a marriage for the positive feelings of love, compatibility, passion, and creating a future together. It's these great feelings and potential outcomes that can happen that make...

14 Tammi 202526min

How to Bring Out the Best in Each Other This Coming Year: Episode 376

How to Bring Out the Best in Each Other This Coming Year: Episode 376

Marriage is about bringing out the best in each other. Are you in a season of marriage where you can say that you are bringing out the best in each other? This doesn't always happen as it does take mo...

7 Tammi 202526min

Be an Even Better Team in This New Year - Reflecting on Our Biggest Wins and Challenges of 2024: Episode 375

Be an Even Better Team in This New Year - Reflecting on Our Biggest Wins and Challenges of 2024: Episode 375

The end of a year is a time to reflect. For our purposes here, it's a time to reflect on your marriage challenges and identify what you need to alter for the next year, or where you can celebrate the ...

31 Joulu 202440min

How to Make Intimacy a Priority This Year (Both Emotional & Physical): Episode 374

How to Make Intimacy a Priority This Year (Both Emotional & Physical): Episode 374

No one gets married to feel like roommates, so let's talk about being romantic partners. In this episode, we're diving into how to reignite the spark, stay emotionally connected, and make intimacy a p...

26 Joulu 202440min

What Really Makes a Good Partner & a Great Marriage: Episode 373

What Really Makes a Good Partner & a Great Marriage: Episode 373

Marriage is both challenging and rewarding. One of the reasons for this is that it takes evolving into a better and better partner as the years pass. If both people accept this evolution then it leads...

17 Joulu 202431min

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