In today’s episode, I sit down with relationship expert Monica Tanner, who shares her expertise on navigating the delicate balance between love and business. We talk about the real challenges couples face when both their personal and professional lives intertwine.  Monica has helped countless couples, particularly those who are also business partners. Drawing on her 23 years of marriage and extensive coaching experience, Monica explains why communication breakdowns often occur and how couples can rebuild trust and connection. If you're in a relationship, especially a business partnership, this episode will give you tools to keep the love alive, from understanding your "adaptive child" to mastering repair conversations. Listen now and start making positive changes! "In a healthy, thriving relationship, both partners have to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, opinions, and wounds." ~ Monica Tanner In This Episode: - The number one thing that ruins relationships - Understanding the role of the adaptive child - How to talk to your adaptive child - Effective repair conversations - The four parts of a repair conversation - Balancing work and marriage - Decision-making and compromise when in conflict - Navigating modern dating and non-negotiables in marriage - Monica’s 'Bad Marriage Advice' book Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Grab Monica’s new book, Bad Marriage Advice: https://badmarriageadvice.com  Listen to The Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.buzzsprout.com  About Monica Tanner: Monica Tanner, RLT trained, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution, and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her new book, Bad Marriage Advice, her engaging podcast, vibrant social media community, and couples' coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story. Website:https://www.monicatanner.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter  Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb    Website: https://jengottlieb.com/    My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb