All of a sudden the personality differences that attracted you to your partner earlier in the relationship, become the things that frustrate you and cause tension! How can this be? Once you find yourself in this place it can feel like your own needs are not getting met. For example maybe you are naturally more spontaneous and playful than your partner who ‘makes decisions slower’ and likes to structure and plan things out. 

 

Today’s topic came from Heather’s question on Instagram that said: “My partner and I realized a key difference in the way we both operate. I have a need for spontaneity and often throw ideas out and expect him to roll with it. He has a need, however, to think things through and plan things out well in advance. How can we both be sensitive to each other’s needs while still feeling our own needs are met?”

 

Form today’s episode you’ll takeaway:

• Why this dynamic of tension happens in your relationship 
• How you can bring awareness to your differences first to leverage them as a team rather than have them be things you try to change in your partner
• Two tips you can implement right now to be sure both of your needs get met and you both feel balanced in your decision making together as a true team. 

About Us:

We’re The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram

 

Resources For Your Relationship:

1. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. 
2. Wanna take the relationship assessment? First get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay shipping) to join the book club!
3. Follow us on Instagram