Episode 91

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31st Oct 2024

Eliminating Toxic Relationship Patterns

"You can't change what you can't see."

In this episode of Master Your Marriage, we explore the concept of the adaptive child and how it influences relationship dynamics. They discuss the importance of self-awareness in recognizing losing strategies and the need for self-confrontation to foster emotional growth. Practical tips are provided for navigating different relationship quadrants, emphasizing the significance of healthy boundaries and the necessity of breaking destructive patterns to achieve a balanced and fulfilling relationship.


Takeaways:

  • Understanding your adaptive child is crucial for relationship growth.
  • Self-confrontation helps in recognizing personal contributions to relationship issues.
  • Breaking old patterns requires conscious effort and awareness.
  • Healthy boundaries are essential for real connection in relationships.
  • Recognizing losing strategies can lead to better emotional responses.
  • Disrupting destructive patterns can lead to healthier relationship dynamics.
  • Each relationship quadrant requires specific healing work.
  • Empathy and compassion are vital in overcoming one-up behaviors.
  • Self-esteem plays a significant role in relationship satisfaction.
  • Real intimacy requires a grounded and mature approach.


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Master Your Marriage
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The average couple waits 6 years to get help in their marriage. That's 6 years of pain, hurt, frustration and lost opportunity.

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