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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4 Tips For Effectively Communicating In The Middle Of A Fight: Raj + Gaby Sundra Episode 52

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Handling Seasons of Marriage When You Want Different Things: Vanessa + Robert Shaw Episode 50

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Why You Take 1 Step Forward & 2 Steps Back As A Couple: Aaron Freeman Episode 49

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Ever feel like you start to take steps forward as a couple, but then start to take 2 steps backwards? For example, you start to communicate well, and then something happens and you start to regress in...

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A Connection Activity With A New Twist On Your Bucket List As A Couple: Freemans Mini Episode 48

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Marriage Mythbusting & Leveraging Your Differences: Lindsey + Elliot Schwartz Episode 47

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There are a number of things that couples make assumptions on that have been passed on over the years and have now become more myth that fact. We are a new generation, always innovating in industry, t...

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Why Arguing With Logic Won't Make Your Partner Feel Better When They're Emotional: Freemans Mini Episode 46

Why Arguing With Logic Won't Make Your Partner Feel Better When They're Emotional: Freemans Mini Episode 46

Welcome to the next "Mini Chat With The Freemans"! How often have you found yourself trying to make your partner (or really yourself) feel better by being logical? Yeah how well did that work!? So wha...

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Prioritizing Connection With Your Partner During The Stressful Seasons Of Family & Life: Poorak + Manasi Episode 45

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Things in life happen don't they? All of a sudden one day you feel that all you are doing is fighting fires, trying to stay on top of the task list to complete, stressing out about how to run your bus...

20 Mars 201943min

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