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Episode 57 - Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away (Principle 3)
Robb leads discussion of Principle 3: “Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away” from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD.
(1:55) - “The One Thing”
(2:30) - “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To” - Best 90s TV Shows
Principle 3 Discussion - “Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away”
(8:25) - How have you ever caught yourself thinking hatt taking a vacation is the key to improving your marriage, instead of focusing on everyday connections? Why do we tend to glorify vacation instead of the beauty of everyday life?
(18:30) - Guys share recent examples in their relationship where they have not turned toward their partner
(31:07) - How do you see stress-reducing conversations play out today with your spouse? Are there any steps in stress reducing that you consistently succeed or fail at?
Next week, we’ll discuss Principle 4: “Let Your Partner Influence You” and chapter 8: “The Two Kinds of Marital Conflict” (pgs. 115-159).
You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here.
You can also borrow it at your local library. Don’t have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here.
Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast
Email us at [email protected]
Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it.
Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
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By Books BrothersRobb leads discussion of Principle 3: “Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away” from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD.
(1:55) - “The One Thing”
(2:30) - “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To” - Best 90s TV Shows
Principle 3 Discussion - “Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away”
(8:25) - How have you ever caught yourself thinking hatt taking a vacation is the key to improving your marriage, instead of focusing on everyday connections? Why do we tend to glorify vacation instead of the beauty of everyday life?
(18:30) - Guys share recent examples in their relationship where they have not turned toward their partner
(31:07) - How do you see stress-reducing conversations play out today with your spouse? Are there any steps in stress reducing that you consistently succeed or fail at?
Next week, we’ll discuss Principle 4: “Let Your Partner Influence You” and chapter 8: “The Two Kinds of Marital Conflict” (pgs. 115-159).
You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here.
You can also borrow it at your local library. Don’t have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here.
Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast
Email us at [email protected]
Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it.
Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.