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April 28, 2025 50 mins

Whether it’s an inside joke or an evening tradition, rituals reinforce shared meaning between couples. This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults couples therapist Zach Brittle, LMCH how rituals and shared meaning make or break a relationship.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Zach Brittle, LMCH is a Certified Gottman Therapist and Certified Relational Life Therapist. The best-selling author of The Relationship Alphabet, as well as the Marriage Therapy Journal, Zach Brittle, LMCH’s writings and ideas have graced the pages of media outlets by the likes of Men’s Health and the Washington Post. Currently, Zach Brittle, LMCH hosts a relationships podcast, Marriage Therapy Radio.

In this episode, Zach Brittle, LMCH sheds light on the reason behind the prominence of shared meaning in successful relationships. Additionally, he distinguishes couple routines from rituals, emphasizing on the importance of both recurring activities in a relationship.

Together, Marie and Zach Brittle, LMCH canvass the various ways in which couples can easily incorporate rituals into their daily lives, and discuss opportune times to reassess such rituals. So, tune in this week for an insightful episode teeming with expert advice on rejuvenating your relationship with shared meaning and rituals!

Visit Zach Brittle, LMCH’s work: Website: https://www.zachbrittle.com/  Marriage Therapy Radio Podcast: https://www.marriagetherapyradio.com/ 

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