In this episode of B4USwipe, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Kris explore what compromise looks like in relationship anarchy, and how “anarchy” and “compromise” are more aligned than it may first appear.

Episode highlights include: ”Real” anarchy vs CHiPs, a brief reflection on the Punk scene, the proverbial lobster in the boiling pot, sushi vs bento boxes, John Gottman’s stonewalling, noticing patterns in compromising, compromise vs. sacrifice, and letting go of partners as “matched sets.”

For more on Gottman’s concept of stonewalling and why it’s not a great relationship characteristic, read this: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-stonewalling/