Navigating the festive season with your partner can sometimes feel like a tightrope walk through social obligations, family gatherings, and holiday stress. Imagine having a toolkit to maintain harmony and connection even amidst the chaos. That's exactly what we explore in this episode, where we share personal anecdotes and insights into tackling relationship challenges that often arise during the holidays. From dealing with increased socialization and the stress of family visits to managing a...
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Navigating the festive season with your partner can sometimes feel like a tightrope walk through social obligations, family gatherings, and holiday stress. Imagine having a toolkit to maintain harmony and connection even amidst the chaos. That's exactly what we explore in this episode, where we share personal anecdotes and insights into tackling relationship challenges that often arise during the holidays. From dealing with increased socialization and the stress of family visits to managing a...
What if your partner isn’t the problem—but the cycle is?
Thrive Again - Your relationship podcast
26 minutes
3 months ago
What if your partner isn’t the problem—but the cycle is?
A sink full of dishes isn’t just a chore—it’s a crossroads. We unpack why couples keep fighting about the same small things and reveal the bigger pattern underneath: a cycle of criticism, defensiveness, and withdrawal that quietly erodes trust. Drawing on two decades together and hands-on work with couples, we break down a real-life moment—one partner needing order to relax, the other needing a short break to reset—and show how mismatched needs create stories like “you don’t care” or “you con...
Thrive Again - Your relationship podcast
Navigating the festive season with your partner can sometimes feel like a tightrope walk through social obligations, family gatherings, and holiday stress. Imagine having a toolkit to maintain harmony and connection even amidst the chaos. That's exactly what we explore in this episode, where we share personal anecdotes and insights into tackling relationship challenges that often arise during the holidays. From dealing with increased socialization and the stress of family visits to managing a...
