Summary: One of the hosts of the Marriage Code has some life-changing news that boils up tons of emotions. Phillip and Benji tackle the issue head-on in this episode of The Marriage Code.

“Logic and emotion are like oil and water; they don’t mix… it’s like trying to push a rope – good luck with that.” – Phillip Enkey

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Life changing news

The Marital effects of financial hardship

Change and transition

Feeling loss of control

Elevated Stress

The golden opportunity

Choose to take the positive opinion

“This too shall pass”

Give them their space – don’t take it personally

The three keys to overcoming

1 – Emotions

2 – Develop and Action Plan

3 – Accepting Help

Logic vs Emotion

Example of an Action Plan

Trying to deny the grieving

Action shifts Attitude

Make a decision that this opposition is and opportunity

“The only way to stay stuck is to stop moving.” – Benjamin Boekweg