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2801: How to Navigate the Holidays With Your In-Laws by Liz Higgins of Gottman on Family Dynamics
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Episode 2801:
Liz Higgins shares actionable strategies for approaching in-law dynamics with empathy, boundaries, and self-awareness during the holiday season. By prioritizing communication with your partner and setting realistic expectations, you can avoid people-pleasing traps, reduce conflict, and even find ways to build meaningful connections with your extended family.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-navigate-holidays-with-your-in-laws/
Quotes to ponder:
"Every marriage is a cross-cultural experience regardless of whether people are from different or the same cultures."
"People-pleasing your way through the holidays will lead to you feeling drained, anxious, and resentful."
"You do not have to accept an invitation into an altercation or family feud."
2961 episodes
2801: How to Navigate the Holidays With Your In-Laws by Liz Higgins of Gottman on Family Dynamics
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Manage episode 519685306 series 2334874
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2801:
Liz Higgins shares actionable strategies for approaching in-law dynamics with empathy, boundaries, and self-awareness during the holiday season. By prioritizing communication with your partner and setting realistic expectations, you can avoid people-pleasing traps, reduce conflict, and even find ways to build meaningful connections with your extended family.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-navigate-holidays-with-your-in-laws/
Quotes to ponder:
"Every marriage is a cross-cultural experience regardless of whether people are from different or the same cultures."
"People-pleasing your way through the holidays will lead to you feeling drained, anxious, and resentful."
"You do not have to accept an invitation into an altercation or family feud."
2961 episodes
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