037: Treat your relationship like a business with Dr. Robin Buckley

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Communicate & Connect Podcast, your go-to resource for strengthening military relationships. Hosted by Elizabeth Polinsky, a dedicated military marriage counselor, this episode features a fascinating conversation with Dr. Robin Buckley, an esteemed couples coach with a revolutionary approach to relationship building. Titled "Treating Your Relationship Like a Business," this episode dives deep into the innovative realm of couples coaching versus traditional marriage counseling. In this insightful episode, Dr. Buckley explains the growing trend of treating personal relationships with the same strategic planning and proactive measures that make businesses successful. Unlike traditional therapy, which often delves into past issues, couples coaching is future-focused, emphasizing the development of a sustainable and fulfilling partnership. Dr. Buckley shares her proprietary model that utilizes business strategies, such as creating mission statements and setting key performance indicators (KPIs), to promote relationship success. Particularly beneficial for military and veteran families, Dr. Buckley's approach aligns well with the structured and strategic nature of military life. She offers invaluable advice for navigating common challenges such as deployments and the reintegration of service members into family life, providing detailed plans that can be adapted to any circumstance. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  You can sign up for Elizabeth's FREE 10-week relationship email course here.  Read the show notes for this episode here.    Free Relationship Pattern Assessment Are you having the same conversation over and over? Many couples assume they have a communication problem when they're actually stuck in a relationship pattern that keeps creating the same conflict. Take the free Relationship Pattern Assessment to identify the pattern that may be keeping you disconnected and learn what to focus on next. 👉 https://pages.communicateandconnect.com/relationship-quiz