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In a six-year longitudinal study performed by John Gottman and Sybil Carrère, they discovered that they could predict the likelihood of a couple’s divorce by observing just the first three minutes of a conflict discussion. Join the VIP Inner Circle: https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle for daily live Q&A with me!

The joy of difficult conversations will lead you to the marriage you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/the-joy-of-difficult-conversations 

Today we learn how to have a difficult conversation. You’re going to learn about, wait for it, cue the dramatic music...the the soft start-up. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/how-to-have-a-difficult-conversation 

I’m continuing in the series, The Warriors Marriage, today is perhaps the simplest concept and the hardest way to be a warrior in your marriage. Your marriage is hard, circumstances seem impossible, now get over it. 

Today is the 2nd part of my series on the warrior’s marriage, and you’re not going to like it...well...you’ll eventually like it but first I have to shove a few things down your throat for a second, maybe a minute.  “Welcome to the Inspiritaitonal Comedy podcast with Michael Smalley, learning doesn’t have to be boring!” https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/weapons-of-mass-destruction-the-warrior-s-marriage-part-2 

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Who are you? Developing a powerful sense of your identity.

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