When the 'Needing Space' and 'Needing Resolution' Partners Marry Each Other: Episode 419

When the 'Needing Space' and 'Needing Resolution' Partners Marry Each Other: Episode 419

It seems like the "I need more space" and "I need to talk this out now" partners always find each other! This is the basis of the Pursuer/Withdrawer as well as the Anxious/Avoidant partner dynamics in marriage. When this dynamic happens, it always causes more tension, defensiveness, anxiety, and distance than the initial topic of conversation. If this sounds at all like dynamics you and your partner get into, you certainly are not alone!

In today's episode you will hear more detail about what's really happening for each partner, whether it is the need for space or resolution. There are many factors that contribute to this, like personality type and emotional processing capacity. But tune in to hear about details you would have never thought of, hear more about how this dynamic has played out in our own marriage over the years, and then specific steps you can take to keep this dynamic from escalating simple conversations. This will make you both feel even more secure, understood, and loved in your relationship.

👉 Don't forget to join us on our FREE Live Marriage Webclass on: The 5 Root Causes of Conflict and Disconnection in Marriage. This live event only happens 2x per year. If you can't attend live, still register, as we will send you the replay. So don't miss out!

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Hormones, Sleep, Alcohol & Perimenopause: How to Age Gracefully Together with Dr. Amy Shah: Episode 415

Hormones, Sleep, Alcohol & Perimenopause: How to Age Gracefully Together with Dr. Amy Shah: Episode 415

After our recent intimacy series, there were dozens of follow up questions from you all asking us to dive further into normal hormonal changes as we age and proactive steps you can take to age gracefu...

23 Sep 202542min

Are Spouses Becoming Too Selfish? What a Healthy Marriage Actually Requires That Media Isn't Telling You: Episode 414

Are Spouses Becoming Too Selfish? What a Healthy Marriage Actually Requires That Media Isn't Telling You: Episode 414

Are we getting too self-focused in marriage? In this episode, we unpack the cultural messages that push hyper-individualism ("fill your cup first") and show why great marriages are actually built on m...

16 Sep 202534min

10 Lessons From 10 Years of Marriage: The Highs, Lows, and What No One Prepares You For: Episode 413

10 Lessons From 10 Years of Marriage: The Highs, Lows, and What No One Prepares You For: Episode 413

This week marks our 10-year wedding anniversary and if we're being honest, the months leading up to it weren't easy. Research even shows that around the 10-year mark, couples hit peak dissatisfaction....

9 Sep 20251h 15min

The Power of a Shared Vision in Marriage (And Why It Keeps You Strong Through Every Season): Episode 412

The Power of a Shared Vision in Marriage (And Why It Keeps You Strong Through Every Season): Episode 412

What keeps couples united through all the ups and downs? A shared vision. In this episode of the Empowered Couples Podcast, we break down why having a vision together is essential, how to define your ...

2 Sep 202522min

Don't Learn This Too Late: Ways to Stay Connected After Kids: Episode 411

Don't Learn This Too Late: Ways to Stay Connected After Kids: Episode 411

Marriage after kids can feel like survival mode. Once out of the immediate chaos, it can settle into a state of function. Between diapers, school runs, shuttling to sports practices, your work, and en...

26 Aug 202532min

Marriage Intimacy Q&A: Mismatched Desire, Dry Spells, Emotional Safety & Reigniting the Spark: Episode 410

Marriage Intimacy Q&A: Mismatched Desire, Dry Spells, Emotional Safety & Reigniting the Spark: Episode 410

19 Aug 202531min

How Intimacy and Desire Change as You Age and How to Evolve With It (Not Drift Apart): Episode 409

How Intimacy and Desire Change as You Age and How to Evolve With It (Not Drift Apart): Episode 409

The problem isn't that your desire or drive is changing. The problem is that you're not talking about these changes and finding solutions on how to evolve with them and stay connected. In this vulner...

12 Aug 202529min

When Intimacy Feels Like Another Task in Marriage — How to Shift the Energy & Reignite Desire: Episode 408

When Intimacy Feels Like Another Task in Marriage — How to Shift the Energy & Reignite Desire: Episode 408

Is it normal for intimacy to feel like another item on your to-do list? You love your partner, but between parenting, exhaustion, and unspoken resentment… desire can fade. In this episode, we're unpac...

5 Aug 202533min

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