139: Harville & Helen - Getting The Love You Want

"You will not be attracted to a person that will not frustrate you. Incompatibilities is the ground for a great relationship." Episode Summary: In this special episode, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, internationally-respected couples therapists, will show us ways we can improve our intimate relationship through the art of loving communication. They will teach us the foundational steps to find your individual needs as well as your needs as a couple and how to communicate and express yourself in a way that will respect both you and your partner.    In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3 stages of every relationship and how to improve them.  The Repair Process: the important tool to create a safe conversation as a couple. How incompatibility can help you to find the love of your life.  How to understand your needs to keep a healthy and mature relationship. How to choose happiness and health over any circumstances and believe in love again. Some Questions That I Ask: What happens when we fall in love? How can we know what a real connection is?  What do you do when your dream relationship becomes a nightmare? How do couples begin to get their needs met in healthy ways? What is the repair process and how does it work? How can we manage the fear of losing oneself in a relationship?