Why do the same disagreements keep resurfacing in our relationships, even when both people want things to improve?
Drawing on Dr. Rick Hanson’s decades of experience working with couples and families, this episode explores the dynamics that keep conflicts going and practical ways to create healthier, more supportive relationships.
Key Takeaways:
- Breaking recurring conflict patterns: Explore how couples can move beyond familiar disagreements and work together rather than against each other.
- Communication and boundaries: Discover how making clear requests and respecting individual needs can improve relationships.
- Understanding relationship dynamics: Learn about differentiation, the pursuer-distancer pattern, and why both partners can experience the same conflict differently.
- Fixing versus feeling: Hear how Forrest Hanson and Elizabeth Ferreira navigated the tension between trying to solve problems and offering emotional understanding.
Being Well Podcast offers science-based practices and curated insights for better mental health. New episodes usually air Mondays.
