Is parenting killing your marriage?
Successful marriages take work and so does raising children. Doing both can seem impossible. In the Raising Marriage Podcast, Kirsten Hatcher, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her husband, John (not a therapist) show you how to parent with your partner while actually growing your marriage.
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Is parenting killing your marriage?
Successful marriages take work and so does raising children. Doing both can seem impossible. In the Raising Marriage Podcast, Kirsten Hatcher, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her husband, John (not a therapist) show you how to parent with your partner while actually growing your marriage.
Reduce Conflict in Your Marriage: Learn the Power of Soft Startups
Raising Marriage Podcast
32 minutes 26 seconds
1 year ago
Reduce Conflict in Your Marriage: Learn the Power of Soft Startups
This episode of Raising Marriage focuses on how to start difficult conversations in marriage using a "softened startup" approach. Kirsten and John discuss the difference between harsh and soft startups, explaining how a softer approach can lead to more productive conversations and conflict resolution. Listeners will learn practical tips for implementing softened startups, including identifying feelings, expressing needs clearly, and using "I" statements. The episode highlights how this communication technique can improve relationship dynamics and create a more positive environment for addressing challenging topics.Resources- The Gottman Institute - Research on harsh vs. soft startups in relationships- Episode 45 of Raising Marriage podcast - Discussion on weekly marriage check-ins- ChatGPT or other AI tools - Can help rephrase harsh statements into softer language
Raising Marriage Podcast
Is parenting killing your marriage?
Successful marriages take work and so does raising children. Doing both can seem impossible. In the Raising Marriage Podcast, Kirsten Hatcher, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her husband, John (not a therapist) show you how to parent with your partner while actually growing your marriage.
