84. Stop Accommodating Your Partner for a More Satisfying Marriage

<p>Not all couples therapists agree on the right way to resolve marital conflict​</p> <p>Traditionally the idea has been that taking a more accommodating stance will improve the relationship. But often, the pressure to accommodate each other can limit our growth and get in the way of true intimacy and satisfaction. </p> <p>If you want a relationship where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued as an individual first you have to become a whole person. And then you have to have the courage to be that whole person in the face of someone who might not like or agree with you.</p> <p><em><strong>That's the basis of differentiation.</strong></em></p> <h5>MFT student Brooke Rasmussen joins us on the Keep Talking Revolution podcast to talk about:</h5> <ul> <li>What differentiation means in marriage and family systems</li> <li>Why a relatively peaceful marriage can feel stale or dead</li> <li>How facing your anxiety in your relationships and becoming stronger from it is the key to a satisfying and fulfilling marriage</li> </ul> <p>===</p> <p>Get the full show notes, podcast transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned at <a href= "https://keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-84">keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-84</a></p> <p><strong>More Resources from the Keep Talking Revolution podcast:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Free Guide, “Five Key Elements of a Productive Conversation”: <a href= "https://keeptalkingrevolution.com/5elements">keeptalkingrevolution.com/5elements</a></li> <li>Schedule a free consult call: <a href= "https://keeptalkingrevolution.com/contact">keeptalkingrevolution.com/contact</a></li> <li>Follow Keep Talking Revolution on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/keeptalkingrevolution/">instagram.com/keeptalkingrevolution</a></li> <li>Buy the Respected and Connected workbook on Amazon (affiliate link): <a href= "https://amzn.to/3WHNV3x">https://amzn.to/3WHNV3x</a></li> </ul>