Robb leads discussion of Principle 3: “Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away” from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD.
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Principle 3 Discussion - “Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away”
(8:25) - How have you ever caught yourself thinking hatt taking a vacation is the key to improving your marriage, instead of focusing on everyday connections? Why do we tend to glorify vacation instead of the beauty of everyday life?
(18:30) - Guys share recent examples in their relationship where they have not turned toward their partner
(31:07) - How do you see stress-reducing conversations play out today with your spouse? Are there any steps in stress reducing that you consistently succeed or fail at?
Next week, we’ll discuss Principle 4: “Let Your Partner Influence You” and chapter 8: “The Two Kinds of Marital Conflict” (pgs. 115-159).
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