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Feb 17
17m 41s

Understanding Your Partner Doesn’t Mean ...

Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
About this episode
This week, I'm sharing how compassionate curiosity turns conflict into connection and why understanding your partner does not require you to agree. Practical scripts, clear definitions, and real examples show how to stay on the same team while holding different views. • use post‑Valentine’s expectations and disappointment as a chance to communicate • compas ... Show More
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