ERP 327: How The Conflict With Your Partner Is Not Personal — An Interview With Dr. Michael and Dr. Barbara Grossman | Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide | lystn

ERP 327: How The Conflict With Your Partner Is Not Personal — An Interview With Dr. Michael and Dr. Barbara Grossman

We all know that disagreements are an inevitable part of every relationship, but would you agree that they are not personal? According to Drs. Michael and Barbara Grossman, conflicts between partners are not personal but rather part of a healthy development process.

In this episode, they share their own experiences, struggles, and attempts to figure out how to keep their relationship thriving as well as the skills they learned from different mentors that ultimately inspired them to support couples going through these transitions in their relationships.

For over twenty-five years, Drs. Michael and Barbara Grossman have taught thousands of couples practical skills to create a fulfilling romantic partnership. They have made TV appearances on CBS, NBC, Fox, and CW. They share powerful secrets to having a fulfilling long-term romantic partnership with a genuine love that lasts forever through all the phases of life.

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

7:04 What Dr. Michael and Barbara learned in their 50 years of marriage.

11:32 Understanding why our developmental paths are not on the same timeline and how that relates to the power struggle stage.

23:59 The foundation of a healthy and long-lasting romantic relationship.

30:39 How marriage has evolved over the last 150 years, as well as some important relationship skills you can learn through ballroom dancing.

38:55 Final golden nuggets of advice.