3353: Enriching Your Marriage by Creating Shared Meaning by Terry Gaspard of the Gottman Institute
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3353:\nTerry 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.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/enriching-marriage-creating-shared-meaning/\nQuotes to ponder:\n\u201cIt 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.\u201d\n\u201cJust because you fall in love with someone, that doesn\u2019t mean that love will stay alive without nurturing your partnership.\u201d\n\u201cWhat might be missing is what Dr. John Gottman refers to as a sense of shared meaning.\u201d\nEpisode references:\nFighting for Your Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Your-Marriage-Edition-Conflicts/dp/1118672925\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices