Accidentally Squashing Your Partner's Excitement (When You're on Two Different Wavelengths in a Conversation): Episode 422

Accidentally Squashing Your Partner's Excitement (When You're on Two Different Wavelengths in a Conversation): Episode 422

Have you ever shared an idea or dream with your spouse, something that genuinely excited you, only to have the energy immediately flattened by practicality or fear? In this episode, we're unpacking a dynamic that quietly drains energy and connection in many marriages: when one partner is in enthusiastic, imaginative energy and the other instantly shifts into logic and control mode. We'll explore why this happens, what it reveals emotionally for each partner, and how to respond in a way that keeps the energy between you alive instead of shutting it down.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • The hidden psychology behind why partners "squash" enthusiasm (even with good intentions)

  • How to frame a conversation for your partner from the start, so you're on the same wavelength

  • Practical shifts that help you stay connected and engaged, even when you see things differently

  • Why joining in the energy doesn't mean agreeing to every idea

  • How this dynamic slowly erodes emotional intimacy if you don't adjust

If you've ever felt misunderstood for your excitement, or struggled to stay open when your spouse starts dreaming big, this conversation will help you both feel seen and stay on the same wavelength.

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The Biggest Communication Mistake That Turns Conversations Into Conflicts: Episode 258

The Biggest Communication Mistake That Turns Conversations Into Conflicts: Episode 258

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When Life Is Hitting You With a Lot of Hard Stuff at Once: Episode 257

When Life Is Hitting You With a Lot of Hard Stuff at Once: Episode 257

Do you feel like life is piling things onto you and your partner right now? There are defintely seasons where a lot of hard things can hit you all at once which really makes it difficult to stay posit...

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Why the Past Gets Brought Up Mid-Argument: Episode 256

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Here you are having a slightly tension filled conversation with your partner, then out of nowhere they bring up something from the past! "You did the same thing last week" or "this is exactly what you...

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What Men Don't Understand About Women: Episode 255

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Men, there is something you don't understand about your female partners… Being completely honest here, this is something that women might forget in the moment as well. When women don't understand this...

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Women, there is something you don't understand about your male partners… Being completely honest here, this is something most men don't even understand about themselves! When men don't understand this...

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Establishing Your Family Values and Evaluating Your Priorities Together: Episode 253

Establishing Your Family Values and Evaluating Your Priorities Together: Episode 253

If you have ever felt that you needed to make a difficult decision or that you have been in the same place in your marriage longer than you've wanted, you likely need to identify your values and adjus...

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