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May 2024
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2178: 10 Questions Happy Couples Are Con...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2178:

Anita Chlipala's article on Gottman.com suggests practical methods for deepening relationships through meaningful dialogues. Chlipala emphasizes that simple, deliberate conversations, rather than grand gestures, keep love thriving, presenting ten significant questions that couples should ask each other to maintain and enhance their connection.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/10-questions-happy-couples-constantly-asking-one-another/

Quotes to ponder:

"Maintaining real dialogue with each other is crucial; sorry, conversations about the dishwasher don't count."

"Set aside time where you can focus on your partner without any distractions. Shut off the TV and put the cell phones in another room."

"Let yourself be vulnerable. It’s a pathway to intimacy and it helps you build and maintain trust."

Episode references:

First Comes Us: The Busy Couple’s Guide to Lasting Love: https://www.amazon.com/First-Comes-Us-Couples-Lasting/dp/0692814965

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