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Oct 2024
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3353: Enriching Your Marriage by Creatin...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3353:

Terry Gaspard explores how couples like Teresa and Brian, struggling with everyday frustrations, can strengthen their marriage by creating shared meaning. Through common goals, open communication, and meaningful rituals, partners can deepen their connection and nurture a lasting, fulfilling relationship beyond just the practicalities of life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/enriching-marriage-creating-shared-meaning/

Quotes to ponder:

“It seems like Brian puts all of his energy into his job and has little left over for me, our kids, or our home at the end of the day.”

“Just because you fall in love with someone, that doesn’t mean that love will stay alive without nurturing your partnership.”

“What might be missing is what Dr. John Gottman refers to as a sense of shared meaning.”

Episode references:

Fighting for Your Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Your-Marriage-Edition-Conflicts/dp/1118672925

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