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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 20 MIN

How Do I Convince My Spouse Our Marriage Isn’t That Different? The Problem with Convincing

from Complex Couples Podcast · host Heidi Applegarth

Attend a live workshop with Heidi. Register ➡ HERE! Space is limited. How do you respond when your spouse sees the marriage differently than you do?  In this episode, I explore why trying to convince your partner often creates more distance and what it looks like to stay both solid and flexible when confronted with painful differences, uncertainty, and competing desires. Why persuasion often replaces curiosity and pushes couples further apart The difference between rigidity, self-abandonment, and a solid flexible self How allowing freedom and choice can change the way you show up in your relationship  This Week’s Invitation Notice what happens inside you when your partner expresses a perspective that feels threatening or painful. Ask yourself whether your response is moving toward persuasion, punishment, collapse, or grounded self-respect. Let's Connect Attend a live workshop with Heidi Wednesday, June 24 1-2:30 CTCost $39Limited space available. Register ➡ HERE! Interested in private coaching?Learn more ➡ https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application  YouTube Channel: Complex Couples Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast  If you need further help with this, this is the work that I do and I’m passionate about. Share your story with me here: complexcouplescoaching.com/questions FREE Guide "When Your Spouse Comes Out: 9 practical tools to help you navigate the aftermath of disclosure or discovery." ➡ You can download it here.  Email me at: [email protected] Your emails help shape future episodes. You don’t have to face this alone.

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