2611: 3 Key Things That Will Make or Break Your Marriage by Laura Heck with Gottman on Marital Advice

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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 2611: Laura Heck explores how pivotal decisions in marriage hinge on three foundational practices: knowing your partner deeply, meeting them in the moment rather than the middle, and aligning on shared dreams. Through a deeply personal story, she shows how mastering the art of compromise can transform life-altering decisions into powerful bonding experiences that move a couple closer together, not apart. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-factors-will-make-break-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "Compromise goes really well when you remember three key things." "Even if your shared dream is just to 'stay married,' that can help reframe your 'non-negotiables.'" "I needed to wake up each day, driven and full of purpose to accomplish 'our dream.'"

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