Nurturing a healthy relationship can be challenging, especially when emotions come into play. Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts, real-life couple Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they explore the core dynamics of relationships. Drawing from John Gottman’s groundbreaking research, they shed light on four critical behaviors that can spell trouble for any partnership. Recognizing these patterns empowers couples to safeguard their love and build stronger foundations.
Show notes:
(2:20) Anticipate in relationships
(4:07) Don’t be on this stat’s
(5:01) Criticism -> Gentle Vulnerability
(9:24) Stonewalling -> Self-soothing
(11:45) Sherysse, another satisfied client, shares her beautiful journey with Alan and Emilia.
(15:12) Defensivesness -> Take Responsibility
(17:20) Contempt -> Sense of Appreciation
(19:49) Antidotes don’t happen until the end
(21:05) The gratitude game and nudge not nag
(23:40) Outro
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