84. Stop Accommodating Your Partner for a More Satisfying Marriage

Not all couples therapists agree on the right way to resolve marital conflict​ Traditionally the idea has been that taking a more accommodating stance will improve the relationship. But often, the pressure to accommodate each other can limit our growth and get in the way of true intimacy and satisfaction.  If you want a relationship where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued as an individual first you have to become a whole person. And then you have to have the courage to be that whole person in the face of someone who might not like or agree with you. That's the basis of differentiation. MFT student Brooke Rasmussen joins us on the Keep Talking Revolution podcast to talk about: What differentiation means in marriage and family systems Why a relatively peaceful marriage can feel stale or dead How facing your anxiety in your relationships and becoming stronger from it is the key to a satisfying and fulfilling marriage === Get the full show notes, podcast transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned at keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-84 More Resources from the Keep Talking Revolution podcast: Free Guide, "Five Key Elements of a Productive Conversation": keeptalkingrevolution.com/5elements Schedule a free consult call: keeptalkingrevolution.com/contact Follow Keep Talking Revolution on Instagram: instagram.com/keeptalkingrevolution Buy the Respected and Connected workbook on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3WHNV3x