The Relationship Road Trip

This week on The Relationship Road Trip, Ben, Don, and Kim talk about the behavioral investment of time and attention in cultivating your intimate relationships. Find resources and more information at www.azevedofamilytherapy.com/resources

*CORRECTION* - The penny activity mentioned in this episode is done in 96 15-minute blocks in a 24 hour period of time.

This week, Don, Ben, and Kym discuss the importance of time and attention in your primary choice relationships. Get more information and resources at www.azevedofamilypsychology.com/resources.

In this episode Don, Ben, and Kym discuss the areas of intimacy and quality of trust in relationships. They focus on how to maintain a healthy relationship over a long period of time. For more information and worksheets go to www.azevedofamilypsychology.com/resources.

This week Don, Ben, and Kym tackle the long conversation about a primary choice relationship - your spouse or significant other. They discuss the twisting road of these relationships and different challenges that can cause the relationship to go off course. 

Things to listen for

Choosing the right partner.

Main potholes (challenges) of primary choice relationships (money, family, sex, and house work)

Skills to navigate conflict.

5 key attitudes to lasting, healthy, relationships.

Dr. Don’s favorite phrase - “Behavior is key.”

Resources:

On Marriage - The Prophet by Kahil Gibrhan

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In this episode we discuss the broad categories of relationships and different skills that cut across all types of relationships. We discuss the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. We define blood relationships as anyone you share DNA with and choice relationships as anyone you have welcomed into your life who does not share DNA with you.

• What are the skills that cut across Blood relationships and Choice relationships
• Communication, Validation, Reciprocity, Willingness to confide, time together.
• How do you know when a relationship is healthy?
• You can feel it in your gut. It feels vibrant, fun, and fulfilling.
• What do you do when you begin to think a relationship is not healthy?
• You feel obligated, burdened, and exhausted spending time with this person. Or you dread spending time with this person.
• If you had to pick a single skill to master to improve all your relationships, what would it be?
• Dr. Azevedo - Validation
• Kim Azevedo - Willingness to confide/trust



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This is our first episode of The Relationship Roadtrip. We would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves and our hopes and dreams for the direction of this podcast.

We are a family (and family friendly) podcast. 

Dr. Don Azevedo (Papa Don) - Our navigator who has been in practice as a clinical psychologist for 31 years. He is an entrepreneur and executive coach. He also owns Azevedo Family Psychology. 

Kimberly Azevedo, LMFTA (Daughter & Sister) - Our mechanic who is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. She is working with Dr. Azevedo at Azevedo Family Psychology and will be offering the scientific dynamics of therapeutic work and different tools to incorporate into relational living.

Ben Azevedo (Son & Brother) - Our back-seat driver and producer. He brings Dr. Azevedo and Kim back down to the real world and adds “day to day” experiences. He is also the producer of the podcast and the owner of Bear Cave Audio.

Quote of the Day - Sally Hope, Life Coach

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