Jamie and Aspen explore the complexities of strained relationships, focusing on divorce, co-parenting, and communication barriers. They discuss building trust, the role of faith, and how daily struggles impact relationships. Emphasizing meaningful dialogue, they define good parenting and the importance of curiosity in communication. The episode addresses questions that uncover deeper issues, mental check-ins, and confronting past traumas. They also discuss creating supportive communities, insights from Bible study, and communication tools. Aspen concludes with thoughts on fostering close relationships, a listener Q&A, and final thanks.

(0:00) Introduction and relationship background

(1:15) Strained relationships, divorce, and communication barriers

(6:29) Co-parenting challenges and building trust

(13:35) Faith and day-to-day struggles in relationships

(19:15) Meaningful communication and defining good parenting

(24:45) The importance of curiosity in effective communication

(30:25) Questions that reveal deeper issues and foster understanding

(36:34) Mental check-ins and vulnerability in addressing past traumas

(41:35) Creating supportive communities and bible study insights

(47:34) Fostering understanding and applying communication tools

(52:25) Building and sharing stories of close relationships

(53:26) Aspen's closing thoughts and listener Q&A

(54:02) Final thanks and closing remarks