052: What Happens When Your Relationship Is Off Track? - a podcast by Bud and Sara Dunn

from 2020-02-05T05:10

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Some days in a relationship are bright and rosy and fun and games.  Other days or weeks... just aren’t.  



We’re currently in a season where we feel out of sync, and this episode is all about it. We’re talking about how we haven’t liked each other all that much recently (yikes, I know), and how we’re trying to fix it.In this episode, we talk about:



Negative patterns, where everything your partner wants makes you crazyBud’s golf and nap routine that caused our most recent argumentThe cyclical nature of relationshipsHow to use appreciation to get out of negative patterns and start dwelling on the positiveConfronting negativity rather than ignoring itBeing self-aware when you’re in a bad mood about your partner#ConfidentCouples Challenge:



If you’re feeling out of sync, write down three things you appreciate about your partner.Mentioned in this episode:



Sara’s recommendation for training yourself to notice the positive things your partner does:  006: Acknowledge&Appreciate



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