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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
29 - How To Stop Stereotyping Your Marriage
Annaliese and Alan discuss the importance of nurturing your marriage beyond society's stereotypes (and stereotypes you might have in your own mind), emphasizing that when you personalize and get more intentional about your actions, it strengthens the bond between you and your partner.
You’ll Hear About:
-Don't Outsource Solutions:
Instead of turning to quick fixes from friends or the internet, Annaliese and Alan suggest digging deeper into the unique dynamics of your relationship. Those oversimplified solutions can miss the mark, and leave you feeling more disconnected than ever.
-Embracing Growth Together:
There's alot of strength and beauty in growing and learning alongside your partner. Embracing growing together as a journey can strengthens the bond between you and your partner, even during the toughest times.
-Authenticity in Marriage:
Annaliese and Alan show you the liberating feeling of being your true self within your marriage. As you shed more of society's expectations, you can create a safe space for vulnerability and growth in your marriage and give your partner an inviting model to do that themselves too. Ultimately being your true self can lead you to a deeper connection together.
-Practical Tips:
From navigating conflicts to expressing needs kindly, the hosts offer down-to-earth advice for nurturing your relationship. Drawing from their own experiences and coaching expertise, they provide actionable steps to help listeners build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.
Resources:
- Free Discovery Chat with Annaliese: Visit www.linktree.com/coachannaliese to schedule a free 60-minute Zoom or phone call with Annaliese. This relaxed chat is your chance to get personalized support and guidance tailored to your unique situation. Whether you're facing challenges or simply seeking clarity, Annaliese will help you navigate life with better tools.
Tips to Treat Your Marriage Better:
-Clear Communication:
Open, honest communication is so crucial in nurturing a healthy relationship. Help yourself express your needs kindly, even in the midst of disagreements.
-Address Issues Promptly:
Annaliese and Alan discuss the significance of addressing issues in real-time rather than letting them pile up and fester over time. You can tackle more relational challenges head-on thatn you think, and doing this more regularly fosters a stronger, more resilient bond with your partner.
Ways to Relate, Not Stereotype:
1. Ask Your Partner How You Can Help:
Invite your partner into an open conversation. Ask them to share what actions you've been doing that are helpful or unhelpful. Don't see this as a To-Do list, but instead gathering info from each other and growing your understanding.
2. Invite Your Partner Into Your Story:
Learn to recognize and share the thoughts and assumptions shaping your interactions with your partner. Annaliese and Alan offer practical tips for creating a safe space for vulnerability and honesty.
3. Take Your Relationship Temperature:
Regularly check in with yourself to uncover what you've been thinking and feeling about your marriage. This is for maintenance and care of your marriage, and helps you stay engaged and notice things you might need to be communicating to your partner too!
Can't wait to have you step in and listen for nuggets you connect with and might want to act on in your relationship too!
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