Stehlin leads discussion of chapters 7 and 8, which includes Principle 4: “Let Your Partner Influence You” from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD.

(2:04) - “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To” - Hairstyles

Principle 4 Discussion - “Let Your Partner Influence You”

(9:15) - What are your thoughts and attitudes towards this chapter regarding “let your partner influence you?

(14:30) - Were there any aspects of this chapter, as men, that you disagreed with?

(24:10) - What are some perpetual problems that you face in your marriage? What are some of the ways you’ve coped with them well or poorly?

Next week, we’ll discuss Principle 5: “Solve Your Solvable Problems” and Chapter 10: “Coping with Typical Solvable Problems” (pgs. 160-235).

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