Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2779: [Part 2] Do Trial Separations Work? By Terry Gaspard with Gottman Institute on Taking Space to Reconnect
28 Oct 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 2779: Terry Gaspard explores how a thoughtfully structured trial separation, anchored in clear boundaries, mutual respect, and professional guidance, can become a path toward healing rather than disconnection. Through proven therapeutic strategies and practical steps, she shows how couples can use space not as an escape, but as a deliberate pause to rebuild trust, clarity, and emotional attunement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/do-trial-separations-work/ Quotes to ponder: "If you and your partner are not willing to compromise, then the relationship isn't likely to improve." "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." "Recharge your battery and take time to learn more about yourself so you can view your relationship with a fresh perspective."
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