Ep 242 - Rediscovering Love: The Power of Fondness and Admiration

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Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast where hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts, guide you in transforming life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. In this insightful episode, Tim and Ruth explore Gottman's second principle: nurturing fondness and admiration, a key to cherishing your partner and celebrating their good qualities.

Discover how couples can deepen their connection and resilience through consistent fondness and admiration, offering a cushion during conflicts and stress. Whether navigating trauma or difficult transitions, these practices help maintain a positive outlook towards your partner's attributes and intentions.

The episode covers practical strategies like daily appreciation moments, creating a fondness and admiration jar, mindful compliments, memory lane conversations, and check-ins. These tactics are designed to reinforce positive interactions, making you and your partner lean into a loving and supportive relationship.

The conversation sets the stage for a deeper dive in the next episode, focusing on overcoming obstacles to fondness and admiration. Tune in and start practicing the art of seeing your partner through a positive lens, making a profound impact on your relationship.

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