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2641: Five Common Ways Couples Bicker And Fuss - And Five Strategies to Stop by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Building Trust
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Episode 2641:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shines a compassionate light on the hidden roots of common couple conflicts, revealing how everyday arguments often mask deeper needs like trust, gratitude, and vulnerability. Learn five destructive patterns of bickering and five transformative strategies to replace them with understanding, empathy, and emotional connection.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/5-common-ways-couples-bicker-and-fuss-and-five-strategies-to-stop/
Quotes to ponder:
"Contempt is the number one communication quality that kills a relationship."
"Blame is easy. The second is much, much more vulnerable and thus, more difficult."
"People who are truly secure in and of themselves don’t have to be right."
Episode references:
Pia Mellody's Work - Facing Codependence: https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Codependence-What-Really-Recovery/dp/0062505890
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797
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2641: Five Common Ways Couples Bicker And Fuss - And Five Strategies to Stop by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Building Trust
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Manage episode 491445408 series 2334874
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2641:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shines a compassionate light on the hidden roots of common couple conflicts, revealing how everyday arguments often mask deeper needs like trust, gratitude, and vulnerability. Learn five destructive patterns of bickering and five transformative strategies to replace them with understanding, empathy, and emotional connection.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/5-common-ways-couples-bicker-and-fuss-and-five-strategies-to-stop/
Quotes to ponder:
"Contempt is the number one communication quality that kills a relationship."
"Blame is easy. The second is much, much more vulnerable and thus, more difficult."
"People who are truly secure in and of themselves don’t have to be right."
Episode references:
Pia Mellody's Work - Facing Codependence: https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Codependence-What-Really-Recovery/dp/0062505890
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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