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Key Relationship Tools to Prevent Divorce | Libby Finlayson

Science + Woo with Sarah McLachlan

Release Date: 04/30/2024

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Science + Woo with Sarah McLachlan

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All too often we skirt around conversations, issues or voicing our needs within our relationships, which ultimately starts to walk us down the path of resentment, avoidance and/or heading towards the D word - Divorce. If you want to prevent the erosion of your intimate relationship and uphold respect, real connection and deep love & admiration for each other, this conversation with Libby Finlayson is for absolutely for you.

Plug your earbuds in today to explore:

  • What's trending or happening behind closed doors in relationships today, particularly after children
  • The operating systems we hold within relating, and the gaps we often miss
  • The Blame Game: Where everything starts to fall apart
  • Communicating our feelings without the other person being defensive and navigating our ego
  • The need and want for more and more material stuff that's creating our internal dissatisfaction
  • Emotional Maturity and taking personal responsibility
  • Anger, running away or avoidance; The Fight or Flight Reactions around a powerplay that occurs when we fight with our partner and how it's causing resentment
  • How you can BOTH to start to listen better to each other
  • Remembering "My map of the word isn't my partner's map of the world" - Sarah's key motto for life, and staying close, connected and patiently understanding with her partner despite the natural differences
  • Relating after children, following the Matrescence transition for women
  • Expectations are the biggest killers in our life, stress levels and with our partners
  • What men are usually questioning & what women are often struggling with
  • Talking WITHOUT JUDGEMENT and validating your partner
  • Watching your words and your tone... and choosing them carefully with your partner, as well as breaking patterns we forget we have
  • Sarah's favourite daily tool to capture and hold her partner's undivided attention, to really listen and connect together - to elevate the partnership and for her to feel seen, heard and understood by him.

 

With a divorce rate of over 40% worldwide, Libby's mission is helping couples learn the tools for prevention. To understand each others world's better, come up with resolutions and respect that your partner cannot fix you, parent you or make you happy. To bring fun and vibrancy back into the relationship after kids.

Press play & enjoy xx

 

CONNECT WITH LIBBY FINLAYSON:

Follow on Instagram: @libfin_coach


CONNECT WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN:

Follow on Instagram: @iam.sarahmc.mindbody

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and support you on your personal journey, awareness and growth. I am not a medical doctor, psychologist or medical health practitioner and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions or require support, please seek help from your GP or qualified health practitioner.