Relational Longevity, A Podcast For Couples

Why Insight, Info and Tools Are Not Enough to Make It Work Long-Term


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Why is it so hard to apply what you already know in your relationship? Jayson and Ellen explore why gathering more information isn’t always the answer and how intimate partnerships bring underlying attachment issues to the surface. They explain why relationship tools only work when you understand how and when to use them, how knowing the deeper "why" behind your relationship matters, and how leaning into challenges can transform your partnership. If you feel stuck despite knowing what to do, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

  • 1:00 - Why isn't more information moving the needle in your relationship?
  • 5:30 - Why is it so hard to apply your knowledge in intimate partnerships?
  • 8:00 - Partnership brings up underlying attachment issues
  • 15:00 - How you use relationship tools matters
  • 20:00 - Understand the "why" in your relationship
  • 24:00 - The reward for leaning into challenge in your relationship

Links:

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellen's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jayson's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Relational Longevity, A Podcast For CouplesBy Ellen Boeder and Jayson Gaddis