What do you do when you’re doing your best to use good relationship skills and your partner isn’t responding well? If you’ve ever felt like things go wrong no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.

Topics discussed:

• Understanding relationship phases - love without knowledge, knowledge without love, and knowing love

• Identifying common reactions to unmet expectations

• Choosing healthier strategies for effective communication

• The importance of patience and persistence in the process of change

Website and Linktree:

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

Have you ever used a personality test to help you understand your partner or your relationship better? Today’s guest Laurel Roberts-Meese is a therapist who uses the enneagram with individuals and couples to help them understand their fears, motivations, and behaviors better.

Topics discussed:

• The nine enneagram types, their fears, and motivations

• The enneagram as a trauma informed personality typing system

• Understanding conflicts in a couple through the lens of the enneagram

• How understanding each person’s fears and motivations can help couples navigate conflict more effectively

Website and Linktree:

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Connect with Laurel

• Laurel Therapy Collective Website: https://www.laureltherapy.net/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

One question that I get often as a relationship coach is - when should someone see a professional for help with their relationship? A lot of us have an idea of the BIG things that end most relationships like abuse and infidelity, but what about everything else? What about couples that just feel stuck, aren’t feeling close, fight too much…but don’t know if things are bad enough to warrant investing in getting help?

As a relationship coach, I’m a huge advocate for getting help before you’re in crisis. And today I want to talk a little bit more about how to know if you need support, especially if you’re feeling stuck and there are no huge glaring issues in your relationship.

Topics discussed:

• When to seek professional help for your relationship

• Understanding common relationship issues

• The increasing occurrence of “grey divorce”

• Recognizing unhealthy conflict patterns

• The importance of early intervention for addressing relationship challenges

• The role of a couples coach or therapist

Website and Linktree:

Free Guide: How to Talk to Your Partner About Getting Help With your Relationship Respectedandconnected.com/coupleswork

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative