385: Learn To Navigate Your Relationship Triggers Better

Published: Dec. 28, 2022, 4:06 p.m.

b"Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples in healthy relationships do not try to avoid conflict, they navigate conflict in productive and healthy ways instead. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when you or your partner are triggered, and how to navigate these situations in the best way possible.\\xa0\\nIn this episode with Wendi Dumbroff, we discuss\\xa0relationship advice\\xa0topics that include:\\n\\nThe vulnerability cycle that can occur when one partner is triggered and how this can create a negative spiral of conflict\\n\\nHow to become aware of the cycles of fights you may be having in your relationship and navigate these conflicts better\\n\\nThe importance of understanding the why's of you and your partner's triggers\\n\\nUnderstanding that we can't help what we feel, but we can help what we do with those feelings\\n\\nTools to listen and validate your partner's feelings and examine your own\\n\\nHow wounds from our family of origin affect how we show up in our relationships\\n\\nAnd much more!\\n\\nSponsors\\nLike A Kitten\\xa0curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to\\xa0LikeAKitten.com/ido OR\\xa0enter code IDO at checkout.\\nSpark My Relationship Course:\\xa0Get $100 off our online course. Visit\\xa0SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock\\xa0for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!\\nIf you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a\\xa0review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! \\u2013 Chase & Sarah\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"