Today, Thomas and Anne are joined by Cheri Timko, a Couples Coach, Couples Psychotherapist, and Gottman Certified Therapist. She provides 1:1 coaching as well as 1:2 coaching and psychotherapy for people located in West Virginia. She discusses using relationship habits to build relationships, transition rituals that de-escalate the comings and goings in the relationship, and communication tools that lead to problem-solving. Cheri also tells us how to safeguard your relationship while also having a great career. Cheri drops the best information to build a relationship’s core techniques and concepts that you can use TODAY in your relationship to stay connected, diffuse tension, solve arguments, understand love languages, and build communication. If you’re in a relationship or want to be in a healthy relationship, this episode is for you! Cheri has also developed a FREE workbook specifically created with the wildland firefighter in mind. It will give you the tools you need to manage the stress that the job creates with time away, understanding needs, and communication that can occur around your job. It’s listed on her website in the first link below. Links: Synergy Coaching with Cheri Timko: www.cheritimko.com https://www.facebook.com/synergycouplescoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-timko-44559b211/ https://www.instagram.com/synergy.couples/ Date Night Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/datenightcommunity