Best Conflictresolution Podcasts (2025)

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Falling in Love vs Staying in Love: The Science of Maintaining Your Romantic Connection Over Time: Episode 428 31:49

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It's easy to look at movies or social media and wonder why love once felt effortless, and now feels quieter, more routine, or even distant. No one prepares you for the reality that long-term love doesn't stay fueled by novelty and adrenaline forever. As relationships mature, biology shifts, responsibilities increase, and especially after kids, conn…

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3 Places to be More Loving so Your Partner Feels More Loved: Episode 427 26:16

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Most couples want to feel more loved, appreciated, and connected. But the way we go about it often backfires. We wait until we're running on empty to tell our partner what we need, and in that vulnerable moment, it's easy for things to slip into defensiveness or comparison. This episode flips that dynamic entirely. Instead of focusing on what your …

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Do This "End of Year Check-in" Now to Get Aligned and Connected Before 2026: Episode 426 40:01

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Most couples glide into the new year on autopilot, sometimes with excitement and optimism, hoping things will feel different, more connected, less chaotic… yet they end up repeating the same patterns that make it feel the same as last year . In this episode, we're giving you one of the most powerful "end-of-year check-in" conversations we use with …

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What is Emotional Intimacy, Really? and How to Create More of it: Episode 425 39:15

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So many couples love each other deeply… yet still feel disconnected. They talk every day, but the conversations revolve around schedules, responsibilities, and what needs to get done next. In this episode, we're unpacking why emotional intimacy often fades in long-term relationships, not because the love is gone, but because genuine connection isn'…

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Focus on the 3 C's to Feel Loved By Each Other Through the Holiday Season: Episode 424 15:13

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The holidays can bring out both the best and the worst in a marriage. Between packed schedules, family dynamics, and endless to-do lists, it's easy for connection to get lost in the chaos. But this season doesn't have to feel like survival mode or that you are just getting through the functions. There are a few key areas in your relationship that—i…

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Discussing Holiday Expectations and Visiting In-Laws (To Prevent Chaos and Conflict): Episode 423 29:03

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The holidays are supposed to feel relaxing and joyful. But for many couples, they're anything but. Between travel plans, family visits, and unspoken expectations, this season can quickly become chaotic, exhausting, and full of tension. One partner often ends up feeling like they're carrying most of the mental and emotional load, while the other doe…

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Accidentally Squashing Your Partner's Excitement (When You're on Two Different Wavelengths in a Conversation): Episode 422 22:18

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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 s…

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Can One Spouse Change the Marriage For the Better? Episode 421 29:20

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As the holiday season approaches, many couples find themselves hitting a quiet but undeniable breaking point. Something about this stretch of time—from mid-October through the new year—brings things to the surface. Maybe it's the reflection that comes with the end of a year. Maybe it's the pressure of finances, family expectations, or feeling like …

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The Science of Stress, Anger & Connection—How to Heal the Family System with Dr. Taz Bhatia: Episode 420 43:55

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Have you ever thought about how your own stress affects your kids — or how your parents' stress might still be affecting you? In this powerful conversation with Dr. Taz Bhatia, integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Hol+, we explore how the health of the parents — especially the mother — sets the tone for the entire family system. B…

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When the 'Needing Space' and 'Needing Resolution' Partners Marry Each Other: Episode 419 29:20

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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 t…

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The 4 D's That Create Division in a Marriage: Episode 418 25:17

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Division isn't just a problem in the world—it's creeping into homes, marriages, and families everywhere. When couples start turning against each other instead of standing together, the bond that once felt safe and secure begins to weaken. In this episode, we're breaking down The 4 D's That Create Division in a Marriage: Dismissiveness, Defensivenes…

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The Difference Between Productive and Unproductive Communication: Episode 417 14:38

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Many times in marriage, you can start what you think is a simple conversation and have it turn into a miscommunication or even a conflict. It is frustrating when you are trying to simply communicate something and it isn't received by your partner. In this episode we talk about the difference between productive and unproductive communication and wha…

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Do Spouses Need to Validate Every Feeling or Emotional Upset? Episode 416 20:39

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When emotions run high in marriage, one of the most common traps couples fall into is what to do with each other's feelings. Should you validate them? Should you challenge them? Or should you just offer a quick solution so you can move on? The truth is when emotional validation is missing or misunderstood, small hurts linger, conflicts spiral, and …

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Hormones, Sleep, Alcohol & Perimenopause: How to Age Gracefully Together with Dr. Amy Shah: Episode 415 42:28

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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 gracefully AND stay connected through the changes. In this episode, double board-certified physician Dr. Amy Shah (women's health & nutrition) joins us to bu…

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Are Spouses Becoming Too Selfish? What a Healthy Marriage Actually Requires That Media Isn't Telling You: Episode 414 34:58

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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 mutual care, not solo self-care. We talk about healthy vs. overcorrected boundaries, why prosocial actions (doing good for your partner) boost your own…

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10 Lessons From 10 Years of Marriage: The Highs, Lows, and What No One Prepares You For: Episode 413 1:15:33

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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. But here's the truth: challenges don't mean your marriage is broken. They're invitations to grow, reconnect, and come back stronger. In this episode,…

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The Power of a Shared Vision in Marriage (And Why It Keeps You Strong Through Every Season): Episode 412 22:30

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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 values as a couple, and the practical steps to keep you connected in both everyday life and during challenges. Whether you're in a hard season or just…

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Don't Learn This Too Late: Ways to Stay Connected After Kids: Episode 411 32:38

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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 endless to-do lists at home, it's easy to put your relationship on the back burner. But here's the truth: your kids don't just thrive on how well you ca…

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Marriage Intimacy Q&A: Mismatched Desire, Dry Spells, Emotional Safety & Reigniting the Spark: Episode 410 31:19

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How Intimacy and Desire Change as You Age and How to Evolve With It (Not Drift Apart): Episode 409 29:10

5M ago29:10

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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 vulnerable and eye-opening episode, we share the real reasons intimacy shifts over time (especially after kids, through peri-menopause, or with stress and ag…

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When Intimacy Feels Like Another Task in Marriage — How to Shift the Energy & Reignite Desire: Episode 408 33:38

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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 unpacking why intimacy feels like an obligation — and how to shift the emotional and physical energy in your marriage so that you both actually want it aga…

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Emotional & Physical Turn-Offs in Marriage (and How to Create More Attraction Again): Episode 407 38:11

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Attraction in marriage doesn't just disappear overnight, but it can fade through the habits, energy, and unspoken patterns you fall into over time. In this episode, we reveal the biggest emotional and physical turn-offs (and turn-ons) based on anonymous submissions from real couples. This episode is for couples who want to feel that spark again—wit…

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115: Palestine, Iran and Media Malpractice 1:04:53

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Support us on Patreon! According to an update on the World Health Organization website from July 27th: "Nearly one in five children under five in Gaza city is now acutely malnourished." Additionally: "It is not only hunger that is killing people, but also the desperate search for food. Families are being forced to risk their lives for a handful of …

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Stop Reacting and Start Responding (How to Take Control of Your Emotions in Marriage): Episode 406 19:55

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You want to feel peace, love, and connection—especially in your marriage. But when something disrupts that inner calm, it's easy to slip into old patterns: snapping, shutting down, blaming. Sound familiar? This episode is about how to stop being emotionally reactive—and start responding in a way that brings clarity, compassion, and connection (even…

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114: Dr. Mo on Working in Gaza 51:00

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Latitude Adjustment Podcast is back, after a 20-month hiatus! As always, you can support our work on Patreon with one click! Where have I been? Well, I'll be piecing that together for you over the next three episodes, but in short, after nearly 12 years of nonstop international travel and work I needed to take a pause and return to the US for about…

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Why Labeling Your Spouse is More Damaging Than You Think: Episode 405 17:19

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Every couple has conflict. But when disagreements turn into labeling your spouse—with words like "selfish," "dramatic," or "narcissist"—it doesn't just hurt in the moment… it chips away at emotional safety and long-term connection. In this episode, we unpack: Why labeling is so destructive (even if you didn't mean it that way) How it rewires the wa…

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Stop Tip-Toeing Around Each Other's Triggers (How to Create Real Emotional Safety in Marriage): Episode 404 29:20

6M ago29:20

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You don't just marry your partner's strengths—you marry their triggers too. If you've found yourself walking on eggshells to avoid setting them off… or shutting down because you feel like you're too much… you're not alone. But let's be clear: tip-toeing isn't emotional maturity—it's disconnection in disguise. In this episode, we unpack how to creat…

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What Marriage Challenges Are 'Normal' and What's Not Okay: Episode 403 48:23

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Just because something is common in marriage doesn't mean it's healthy. We've heard countless couples ask: "Is this just a hard season… or is something actually wrong?" "Are we still okay, even though this feels hard?" In this episode, we unpack those questions using anonymous submissions from real couples. You'll hear what challenges are normal in…

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Your Brain's Default Settings Could Be Sabotaging Your Marriage (How Neuroscience Reveals Your Blocks) with John Assaraf: Episode 402 49:57

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Why is it so hard to change the way we show up in marriage, even when we know what we want to do differently? In this special episode, we sit down with John Assaraf, a renowned global leader in success and performance coaching, decades-long behavioral neuroscience researcher, and CEO of MyNeuroGym.com. He's authored 4 bestselling books (including 2…

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Double Standards in Marriage: When It Feels Like the Rules Are Different for You: Episode 401 13:24

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Few things create more frustration in a marriage than the feeling of a double standard—when it seems like the rules are different for you than for your partner. Whether it's around emotional regulation, how long you're "allowed" to feel upset, or what tone is acceptable from whom, these invisible imbalances quietly erode trust and connection over t…

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Types of Boundaries You Must Establish to Protect Your Marriage: Episode 400 28:54

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You want your marriage to feel like a place of joy, momentum, and shared purpose—not just survival mode. Just like in any great sport, the most fulfilling performance only happens inside clear, agreed-upon boundaries. In this episode, we explore the invisible lines that protect your connection, prevent slow erosion, and allow your relationship to t…

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What is Co-Regulation and How to Do It Effectively (So You Don't Dysregulate Each Other): Episode 399 35:20

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Your emotional state doesn't just affect you—it affects your partner, too. In fact, if you don't learn how to co-regulate, you'll unintentionally become each other's stressor instead of each other's support system. This episode goes beyond managing your own emotions and explores how to stay grounded together, especially in high-stress moments. We'l…

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Navigating Stressful Situations Without Turning on Each Other: Episode 398 30:52

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Stressful situations are inevitable, but how you handle them together can either strengthen or strain your relationship. In this episode, we talk about the kind of external stress that sneaks up on you: sick kids, surprise job changes, financial curveballs, or even your dog throwing up after eating crayons. But the real breakdown doesn't come from …

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How to Become a Supercommunicator in Your Marriage and Deepen Connection with Charles Duhigg: Episode 397 37:49

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What if the key to a deeper, more connected marriage wasn't just about communicating more, but communicating in the right way? In this episode I sit down with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, whose newest book Supercommunicators breaks open the science of how real connection happens. We explore how couples of…

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Codependence vs Interdependence: What's a Healthy Balance of Connection & Boundaries? Episode 396 40:24

7M ago40:24

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With all the conflicting relationship advice floating around, like "you shouldn't need your partner" versus "you should be able to lean on them emotionally", it's no wonder couples feel confused about what a healthy marriage really looks like. In this episode we unpack the real difference between codependence, hyper independence, and interdependenc…

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5 Daily Habits That Make You a Happier Couple: Episode 395 29:43

8M ago29:43

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What if being a happier couple had less to do with big changes—and everything to do with small, intentional daily habits? In this episode, we're breaking down five simple but powerful actions that bring more connection, lightness, and emotional closeness into your marriage. These aren't just "nice to do" ideas—these are the habits that shift the at…

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What Women Want in Marriage, Especially Mothers: Episode 394 29:20

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Women's needs in marriage evolve—and if you're not paying attention to those changes, disconnection can creep in even when there's love. This is especially true in the seasons of motherhood, when emotional, physical, and mental demands are at their highest. In this week's podcast episode, we break down the 5 key categories of needs most women have …

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The "Love Account" Principle and Why You Feel Connected & Attracted to Each Other vs Not: Episode 393 24:23

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It's easy to assume that love alone should keep you feeling connected, but day-to-day life has a way of pulling couples apart without them even realizing it. In this episode, we break down why feeling loved and being committed are two different experiences — and what really determines whether you feel close or distant from your partner. You'll lear…

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When's the Right Time to Bring This Up to My Partner? Knowing the Line Between Expression and Temporary Suppression: Episode 392 33:03

8M ago33:03

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Suppose that something is bothering you about your partner. The two options are to express it or to suppress it. Likely you have had moments where you have chosen both options. At times when you have expressed it your partner received it well, other times it caused tension or even conflict. Over time maybe you have started to hold things in instead…

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How to Be More Self-Aware to Break YOUR Patterns That Affect the Marriage: Episode 391 41:02

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Marriage isn't static; it evolves, and to thrive in it, you have to evolve too. Often, it's the resistance to this truth, not just the circumstances you face, that makes marriage feel more difficult. Satisfaction goes down, frustration goes up. That's why personal growth and self-awareness are non-negotiables in a long-term marriage. In this episod…

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Rebuilding a Marriage After a Hard Season: Episode 390 43:31

9M ago43:31

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"Throughout the course of your life, you will be married 2–3 times. For some, this will be to the same person."This sentiment is becoming more widely recognized, and it means you need to be ready for your marriage to evolve. Those who aren't ready (or who don't accept this) often go through harder seasons and are more likely to split from their par…

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The Mental Load is Hurting Your Marriage Attraction and Intimate Life (& How to Achieve a Better Share) With Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Episode 389 48:52

9M ago48:52

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You can love your spouse and still feel overwhelmed by the unspoken responsibilities constantly running through your mind. The mental load is the invisible to-do list in your head—and when roles and responsibilities feel imbalanced, it can quietly erode connection, create resentment, and impact intimacy. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Morgan …

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How to Maintain Physical Intimacy (For Both Partners) When You've Been Together a Long Time: Episode 388 30:00

9M ago30:00

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This is the logical followup from last week's episode about emotional intimacy differences, which is about maintaining physical intimacy with your partner the longer you are together. It might seem obvious to say that men and women are different in this area yet in this episode you will hear a breakdown of some of the modern challenges that lead to…

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How to Maintain Emotional Intimacy (For Both Partners) When You've Been Together a Long Time: Episode 387 36:03

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Emotional intimacy is a key part of your having high satisfaction in your marriage. The challenge becomes maintaining this the longer you are together with your partner. There are a number of reasons for this that you will hear in this episode, one of the obvious ones being that each partner feels connection in different ways. In this episode you w…

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Staying on the Same Team in Good and Bad Moments: Episode 386 28:56

10M ago28:56

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Things are going to happen in your life and marriage. When they do, are you on the same team or find that you turn against each other? This is one of the most important ideas when it comes to having a successful marriage. As hard as we try we just can't avoid conflict or even external situations happening in our lives that we do not like. But the d…

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Handle Harder Seasons of Marriage Better With These 3 Changes: Episode 385 27:45

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Everyone should have the appropriate expectation that things in life won't always be easy or go your way. This is the same in marriage. Having harder seasons of marriage is a part of the journey a couple needs to accept. Now these harder seasons can come from two places: external circumstances and from poor interactions of your own making! In this …

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Is Your Heart Open or Closed to Your Partner? (and how to keep your heart open): Episode 384 19:54

10M ago19:54

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Set aside all the things you DO in your marriage and answer this question. Is your heart more open or closed to your partner? It is easy to get stuck in all of the tasks and responsibilities within a marriage and even think that getting these done is the main goal. But what is your experience like most of the time? You can get all your tasks done, …

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Q&A From Our Marriage WebClass: Navigating broken agreements, defensiveness, not honoring the pause, discussing unmet needs 33:02

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Last week was our LIVE Marriage Webclass on effective communication, de-escalating conflicts, and repairing after an argument. If you missed registering for that FREE event, you can still access the replay link here. There was so much that we covered that we did not have time to answer any of the questions pertaining to the Before, During, and Afte…

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Why Emotion Comes Before Logic in Conversations With Your Spouse: Episode 382 21:33

11M ago21:33

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When you are not having the same type of conversation it is very easy to misunderstand each other. When there is misunderstanding it is easier to get frustrated and have the conversation escalate into a conflict. It is important to know which type of conversation you are having, a logical or emotional one, so that this doesn't happen. As much as an…

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Emotional Intelligence is Required For Good Communication: Do You Have These 5 Skills Mastered? Episode 381 30:10

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Raising one's emotional intelligence (EQ) is a critical factor in the long term satisfaction and maturity within a marriage. Without this, the depth of a couple's connection will be limited and small emotional disruptions will turn into bigger conflicts (and likely never address the root cause). This is a term you have likely heard of before in ter…