The Pursue-Withdraw Pattern: Why Partners Disengage Rather Than Open Up: Episode 244
Having hard conversations is a part of being in a marriage. These conversations come up when you feel disconnected, when a past conflict is unresolved, or when you are feeling disconnected and want to...
9 Aug 202223min
Emotional Agility: How to Better Handle Difficult Moments and Feelings: Episode 243
'Emotional Agility' is your ability to be with and accept your strong emotions while letting them better inform you of the next actions to take in your life. As you can already tell this is not an eas...
2 Aug 202229min
Do Your Standards Match Your Goals For Your Marriage and Life? Episode 242
Before you click away from seeing the overused word "goals", remember goals are the things you want to achieve in your life and marriage. So they are important, even though this conversation has been ...
26 Jul 202219min
Navigating Your Personality Differences to Prevent Butting Heads: Episode 241
A funny thing in a relationship is that in the beginning your differences attracted you to your partner. Some time later those differences become points of tension and butting heads. All of a sudden y...
19 Jul 202223min
Establishing Boundaries With In-Laws to Prevent Conflict and Create Harmony: Episode 240
Trips to see your in-laws… these are supposed to be times of fun, connection, and relaxation. Yet many times they can be quite the opposite. You might feel drained, depleted, constrained from being yo...
12 Jul 202224min
These Conflict Mistakes Keep You From Fully Repairing After Arguments: Episode 239
The most important thing in relationships is repairing and resolving conflicts. Because conflicts WILL happen, it's not about the amount or even having them. Now true repair is not necessarily an easy...
5 Jul 202230min
"Just Tell Me What You Need Me To Do!" Resentment From Having to Remind or Delegate Responsibilities to Your Partner: Episode 238
Having frustrations and feelings of resentment over your roles and responsibilities is a common thing we hear. One parter is frustrated about not getting help, then the response they get is: "just tel...
28 Jun 202232min
3 Things to Acknowledge Your Partner For More Often (To Prevent Feeling Taken For Granted): Episode 237
You and your partner both do a lot of things for the relationship and marriage to work. A lot of these things are done each day and are very routine. But it's easy to feel taken for granted, or even t...
21 Jun 202220min
