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November 28, 2024 55 mins

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, host Robin Ducharme is joined by Zach Brittle, LMHC, and Laura Heck, LMFT—co-hosts of the podcast Marriage Therapy Radio and authors of Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook. As Certified Gottman Therapists, Zach and Laura bring their expertise to a conversation about the intricacies of love and relationships. Together, they explore the power of curiosity, the importance of small gestures, and the distinction between adoration and appreciation in fostering emotional connection. Zach and Laura discuss appreciating partners for who they are rather than what they do, reevaluating roles and responsibilities to maintain fairness, and supporting each other's dreams. Packed with practical advice and heartfelt insights, this episode offers tools for couples to deepen intimacy and navigate relationship challenges.

Takeaways:

  • Curiosity is essential for meaningful relationships.
  • Small gestures can significantly impact emotional connection.
  • The ReConnect workbook is designed for couples feeling disconnected.
  • Adoration in a relationship goes beyond appreciation.
  • Meaningful conversations sustain healthy marriages.
  • Couples should prioritize small things often.
  • The sin of certainty can hinder relationship growth.
  • Creating rituals can enhance emotional intimacy.
  • Regularly reevaluating household roles can improve relationship satisfaction.
  • Supporting each other's dreams is essential for a thriving partnership.
  • Revisiting the love story can help couples reconnect and find joy.
  • Communication is key to understanding each other's perspectives.
  • Emotional labor is often overlooked in relationship dynamics.
  • Couples should aim to be each other's biggest supporters.
  • Shared goals and visions strengthen the bond between partners.
  • A positive perspective can reveal the good that exists in relationships.


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Links:

https://marriagetherapyradio.com/

Workbook - https://amzn.to/4ds7XY6


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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

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