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On this episode of Women of Impact, host Lisa Bilyeu and her husband Tom Bilyeu discuss the tactics, strategies and rules of engagement they have used to keep their relationship strong and growing for 19 years and counting. They discuss how to avoid letting the small things frustrate you, how to lift each other up, and how to hopefully find a way to make this surprise quarantine fun and empowering.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nHow do you avoid getting annoyed with each other over small things? [3:39] \nHow to view everything that happens as practice, and then make it fun [5:50] \nDon\u2019t tell me I\u2019ve done something wrong after I\u2019ve done it [9:06] \nWhy you have to take responsibility for yourself instead of matching negative energy [10:23] \nIt\u2019s OK to match your partner\u2019s righteous indignation, but not their anxiety [12:42] \nDo not tell someone they are being irrational. Wait for emotional sobriety [16:31] \nHow do you make space for yourself in a situation that seems impossible? [17:37] \nHow do you deal with a partner who isn\u2019t willing to do the work in a relationship? [21:26] \nLisa talks about writing her \u201cquarantine script\u201d in real time [23:38] \nWhat would need to be true for this experience to be positive? [25:08] \nWhy you shouldn\u2019t let \u201cdust settle\u201d [27:06] \nYou have to know exactly why things are bothering you [28:38] \nHow to talk to someone who is agitated without getting them even more angry [31:55] \nWhat is one thing couples can do right now to get stronger? [34:35] \nWhy you absolutely must take selfish time [37:13] \nTom and Lisa used to do relationship theory, which you can still find on YouTube [39:21]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW LISA: \nInstagram: https://bit.ly/2TIsoKh \nYouTube: https://bit.ly/2IAbTcH \nPodcast: https://spoti.fi/2IEajGW\xa0\n\nFOLLOW TOM:\xa0WEBSITE: impacttheory.com\xa0INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/33XrFYV\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2xDM4Xa\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/39slhdy\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices