HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E006: 13 Relationship Rules That Help Avoid Blowouts

🎙️ In This Episode:

This week, we’re stepping away from parenting tips and diving into something just as important—keeping our relationships strong.

Arguments are normal in any marriage or partnership, but sometimes it’s the simplest of unspoken rules that help avoid blowouts over the little stuff. From thermostat wars to fridge fights, we’re talking about the creative strategies couples use to stay grounded, keep perspective, and remember they’re on the same team.

Sara shares a beautiful reflection on loving your partner through all the seasons of life—because you’ll both change, and that’s okay. And Mike Levine talks about a powerful anniversary tradition where he and his wife look back on the good times, the bad times, and the okay times—a ritual that helps them appreciate their journey together.

❓ Question of the Week What’s an unspoken rule in your relationship that helps keep the peace?

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What We Cover:

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💬 Then (Childhood Lens)

• How conflict looked when we were kids—silent treatments, shouting matches, or calm conversations.
• What we learned (or didn’t learn) from watching our parents argue.
• The moments that shaped how we now handle tension in our own homes.

❤️ Now (Parenting Lens)

• Why small arguments can feel bigger when you’re juggling parenting.
• How to stay patient, listen, and avoid keeping score.
• The importance of saying “I” instead of “you” and knowing when to step back.
• Fighting for your relationship instead of in your relationship.

📚 Fierce Intimacy Preview Later this season, we’ll be reading Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real—a book that challenges couples to stop fighting for themselves and start fighting for each other. Grab a copy if you’d like to read along!

⏰ Time to Unplug Because parents deserve their own fun too:

• Michael: Discovering surprise meals through the TooGoodToGo app
• Sara: Midweek date nights at Casita RD (Baldwin) and BK9 (Brooklyn)
• Mike: Celebrating 28 years later!!!

Because you’ll be a better we if you take care of me.

🔗 Future Hey Other Parents Book Club - Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real

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