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On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m taking you on a dive into three powerful marriage coaching concepts: reluctant tolerance, all-in energy, and committed detachment. If you've ever felt a low-grade frustration with your partner where everything they do seems to trigger annoyance, you may be stuck in reluctant tolerance. It’s that feeling of "this should be different," which creates an invisible barrier between you and your partner. Today, we explore how this dynamic erodes connection and how shifting out of it can lead to deeper appreciation.
One alternative to reluctant tolerance is all-in energy, where we fully accept our partner as they are, without resentment or disdain. Using examples from personal stories and client experiences, I share how choosing to go all in—embracing our partner’s quirks with love and respect—can radically change the energy in a relationship.
One eye-opening example is a client who was frustrated by her husband's habitual lying. Instead of staying in reluctant tolerance, she chose to truly accept him, and, to her surprise, his lying decreased. This unexpected result reminds us of the power of unconditional love and emotional safety to shift long-standing patterns.
Finally, I introduce the concept of committed detachment. Unlike reluctant tolerance, committed detachment isn't about resisting reality. It’s about stepping into a place of self-empowerment and clarity. If you've ever felt stuck between wanting to change your partner and not wanting to leave, my highest intention is that this episode will help you find a new path forward.
Listen in to hear more about:
Where reluctant tolerance comes from and how it pulls partners in different directions
Why the small, seemingly insignificant moments of frustration, sighs, and eye rolls create distance in a relationship
How to fully embrace your partner as they are, with appreciation instead of subtle rejection
Things you can lovingly do to create surprising shifts in your partner’s behavior
One of THE biggest relationship killers: what it is, and how to counteract it
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On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m taking you on a dive into three powerful marriage coaching concepts: reluctant tolerance, all-in energy, and committed detachment. If you've ever felt a low-grade frustration with your partner where everything they do seems to trigger annoyance, you may be stuck in reluctant tolerance. It’s that feeling of "this should be different," which creates an invisible barrier between you and your partner. Today, we explore how this dynamic erodes connection and how shifting out of it can lead to deeper appreciation.
One alternative to reluctant tolerance is all-in energy, where we fully accept our partner as they are, without resentment or disdain. Using examples from personal stories and client experiences, I share how choosing to go all in—embracing our partner’s quirks with love and respect—can radically change the energy in a relationship.
One eye-opening example is a client who was frustrated by her husband's habitual lying. Instead of staying in reluctant tolerance, she chose to truly accept him, and, to her surprise, his lying decreased. This unexpected result reminds us of the power of unconditional love and emotional safety to shift long-standing patterns.
Finally, I introduce the concept of committed detachment. Unlike reluctant tolerance, committed detachment isn't about resisting reality. It’s about stepping into a place of self-empowerment and clarity. If you've ever felt stuck between wanting to change your partner and not wanting to leave, my highest intention is that this episode will help you find a new path forward.
Listen in to hear more about:
Where reluctant tolerance comes from and how it pulls partners in different directions
Why the small, seemingly insignificant moments of frustration, sighs, and eye rolls create distance in a relationship
How to fully embrace your partner as they are, with appreciation instead of subtle rejection
Things you can lovingly do to create surprising shifts in your partner’s behavior
One of THE biggest relationship killers: what it is, and how to counteract it
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