30. Debunking Relationship Myths | Mario & Sharon Costanzo

According to Dr. John Gottman, most relationship therapy fails because the therapy is focused solely on helping a couple improve their communication, using a commonly accepted communication technique called active listening. Since Mario and I have seen so many therapists (ahem...at least 6) in our 9-year marriage, we feel particularly qualified to take on these 7 marriage myths that Gottman has debunked.  Listen to our conversation about these 7 common relationship myths: Personality problems ruin relationships Common interests keep you together You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours (aka "the fairness trap") Avoiding conflict will ruin your relationship Affairs are the root cause of divorce Men are not biologically 'built' for monogamy Men and women are from different planets Get the full shownotes and links to resources mentioned at https://keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-30