“I’m all about small steps that have a big impact.”
— Allison
If you’re a couple that’s in the Coping Season, this episode is for you! We’ll be exploring how couples deal with relationship stresses and learn how to communicate more effectively.
This episode is part of my limited Sandbox Spotlight series, which features interviews with real-life couples talking about their real-life experiences moving through the 4 Relationship Seasons. It’s honest, raw, and a reminder that we all go through ups and downs!
My guests for this episode are Alina and Mario, who have been together for over 11 years and are raising their 3-year-old daughter.
Alina and Mario were in the Coasting/Connecting Season before COVID, and have been in the Coping Season ever since. The reality of the pandemic has impacted many couples and families, and I’m grateful that Alina & Mario share their experience with such honesty and courage. Joining Couple’s Sandbox has helped them learn to connect through the challenges, and to find compassion for each other along the journey.
In this interview, we talk about how Alina & Mario have been able to keep empathy in their relationship by consistently expressing what they need, and how they feel during the Coping Season.
In this episode of Couplehood, you’ll discover:
● How to have empathy during the Coping Season
● The importance of small shifts in nurturing your relationship
● How being open-minded with your partner leads to a shared vision
Note: If you haven’t listened to my episodes on the 4 Relationship Seasons, I recommend you check them out first. This will help you to understand your own season, and also help you to connect more deeply when we refer to the seasons in our podcast conversations.
“It’s just important to take steps, the path will unveil itself along the way”
— Mario
Highlights:
00:35 About Couple’s Sandbox
02:33 Meet Alina and Mario
06:32 Anxiety through Covid
12:51 Our relationship needed TLC
13:37 Excited to join Sandbox
14:42 Light at the end of the tunnel
15:08 Community creates hope
16:12 Small takeaways bring big perspective shifts
17:16 Love languages
19:45 Moving through the seasons
23:03 Gratitude
26:59 Should you join Couple’s Sandbox?
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