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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

161. Stop Keeping Score: A Midlife Reset for Your Relationship

from School of Midlife

What if the problem in your marriage… isn’t your marriage? What if it’s what you’re choosing to notice?In this Valentine’s-season episode, Laurie shares a simple but powerful mindset shift that can transform your relationships — without therapy, ultimatums, or blowing up your life.Midlife has a way of making everything feel louder. The identity shifts. The resentment you didn’t realize was building. The small irritations that start to feel bigger. The question of “Is this it?”But before you make any dramatic moves, Laurie invites you to try something deceptively simple:Change your focus.Because what you focus on grows.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why midlife can intensify dissatisfaction in long-term relationshipsHow your brain is wired to look for evidence that confirms your storyThe subtle difference between healthy awareness and chronic scorekeepingA 7-day experiment that can shift the emotional tone of your relationshipWhy this practice isn’t about settling — it’s about strengthening your mindsetThis conversation isn’t about ignoring real problems. It’s about reclaiming your power in the dynamic. Because midlife isn’t just about redefining success.It’s about redefining what you pay attention to. And that choice changes everything.📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie

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What if the problem in your marriage… isn’t your marriage? What if it’s what you’re choosing to notice? In this Valentine’s-season episode, Laurie shares a simple but powerful mindset shift that can transform your relationships — without therapy, ultimatums, or blowing up your life. Midlife has a way of making everything feel louder. The identity shifts. The resentment you didn’t realize was building. The small irritations that start to feel bigger. The question of “Is this it?” But before yo...

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