Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2569: Love Smarter by Learning When to Take a Break by Kerry Lusignan of Gottman on How to Improve Intimacy
27 Apr 2025
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2569: Kerry Lusignan offers a compelling guide to one of the most underrated yet transformative relationship skills: taking breaks during conflict the right way. Discover how mastering the timing, purpose, and reconnection process after arguments can deepen intimacy, reduce harm, and build emotional resilience between partners. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/love-smarter-learning-take-break/ Quotes to ponder: "Breaks give you time to calm down, deepen your perspective, and have a successful 'do-over' with your partner." "Even if you are the one who initiated the space, it's not uncommon to find yourself feeling abandoned and rejected, or hyper-vigilant and self-protected." "Timeouts can't last forever. They play a crucial role in helping you shift into a more centered and open place as a couple." Episode references: The Northampton Center for Couples Therapy: https://www.northamptoncouplestherapy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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