Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. We are back with  Abby Nordquist, a licensed couples’ therapist in Syracuse, New York.

There's nothing quite like the thrill - and sometimes, terror - of making a big decision within a relationship. I’m sure many of us can relate to the sleepless nights, the inner turmoil, and the plethora of 'what if' scenarios that haunt us. Join us on this episode as we navigate conflict and how it can help couples grow.. Abby also shares her own personal experiences and reveals the secret to understanding what's at stake for both partners in a decision.

But that's not all. We've all been there - caught in the cyclical storm of long-standing conflicts that rear their ugly heads time and time again. Abby tackles these perpetual issues head-on, offering practical advice and a fresh perspective on how to face these often frustrating situations. She emphasizes the importance of grace, communication, understanding, and paints a picture of how to skillfully navigate these tricky situations, providing us with a roadmap to joint decision making.

In this fast-paced world, juggling responsibilities and managing relationships can seem like a Herculean task. Abby steps in with her partnership course and program - a toolbox brimming with strategies and tools to help couples navigate big decisions. Specifically designed for couples who have become parents, Abby’s course and her eight-week group program, Missing Us, is about reconnecting, refocusing and recommitting to your relationship. So, whether you're wrestling with a big decision or simply wanting to deepen your connection with your partner, this episode promises to deliver valuable insights and practical advice.

Live in New York and want to work with Abby? Check out her info here.

Missing Us: 12- Week Couples’ Coaching To Connection

5-Day Intimate Connection Challenge

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