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Ep 149 10 Rules of Good Communication Feb 02, 2021

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Laura is prepping for some glamping. Zach hired an actor to play himself. They go on to discuss Dan Wile's 10 Rules of Good Communication from his book After the Honeymoon: How Conflict Can Improve your Relationship.

Communication Rule 1. Make “I” Statements not “You” Statements.
Communication Rule 2: Don’t Say “Always” or “Never”
Communication Rule 3: Don’t interrupt your partner
Communication Rule 4: Paraphrase what your partner just said
Communication Rule 5: Don’t Mind-Read
Communication Rule 6: Stick to One Complaint
Communication Rule 7: Don’t Dig Up Old Grievances
Communication Rule 8: Don’t Get Sidetracked Arguing Over Irrelevant Details
Communication Rule 9: Don’t Label, Name-Call, Use Sarcasm, or Threaten to End the Relationship
Communication Rule 10: Don’t Dump Out Stored-Up Complaints

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Ep 148 Anxiety and Depression Jan 26, 2021

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Zach details his Peleton "buying" experience. Laura is looking forward to a Spring Break RV trip. They go on to discuss how to deal with anxiety and depression as it comes up in your self and your partner.

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Ep 147 Making it Through the Flooding Jan 19, 2021

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Zach really wanted to sleep in, but Laura wants to get everything done early. Zach just celebrated 27 years of watching The American President, and they both are feeling a bit hungry. They go on to discuss how to manage yourself and your relationship when you get flooded.

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Ep 146 Laura's Favorite Things Jan 13, 2021

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Laura is flying solo today. She wanted to share some of her favorite things and how they have benefited her marriage.

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Ep 145 Navigating Different Communication Styles Jan 07, 2021

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Zach is almost a winner. Laura can't sit down. They discuss how to navigate differences in how you communicate in your relationship.

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Ep 144 Supporting Habits and Rituals Dec 22, 2020

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Zach updates us on his fantasy football success and bemoans 1-star reviews. Laura is getting her health groove on. This leads to a discussion of how to support new habits and rituals in your relationship.

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Ep 143 Add SPARK to your Marriage in 48 Hours Dec 16, 2020

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Zach and Laura discuss how many folks are looking for therapy these days. Laura's practice is full, but Zach doesn't believe in full. Zach has some fantasy football scores to settle. They go on to discuss how to put SPARK in your marriage in 48 hours.

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Ep 142 Three Tools for an Intentional Relationship Dec 08, 2020

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Zach applies for a game show. Laura is opening a home gym and going BIG on Christmas. They discuss three tools that can help you create an intentional relationship.

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Ep 141 Three Reasons Your Conversations Become Conflicts Dec 02, 2020

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Zach and Laura reflect on the strangeness of Thanksgiving in the midst of a pandemic. They go on to discuss Zach's theory that knowing the What, Why, and Who when beginning a conversation can prevent you from falling into conflict.

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Ep 140 Sex: Brakes & Gas Nov 26, 2020

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Zach is working out a new joke. He and Laura both agree that they would like to be a lumberjack and lumberjill, respectively. They go on to discuss how understanding your most fulfilling and least fulfilling sexual experiences can lead to a wonderful sex life.

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