30. Debunking Relationship Myths

<p>According to Dr. John Gottman, most relationship therapy fails because the therapy is focused solely on helping a couple improve their communication, using a commonly accepted communication technique called active listening.</p> <p>Since Mario and I have seen so many therapists (ahem...at least 6) in our 9-year marriage, we feel particularly qualified to take on these 7 marriage myths that Gottman has debunked. </p> <p>Listen to our conversation about these 7 common relationship myths:</p> <ol> <li>Personality problems ruin relationships</li> <li>Common interests keep you together</li> <li>You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours (aka "the fairness trap")</li> <li>Avoiding conflict will ruin your relationship</li> <li>Affairs are the root cause of divorce</li> <li>Men are not biologically 'built' for monogamy</li> <li>Men and women are from different planets</li> </ol> <p>Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://sharoncostanzo.com/ep-30</p>