Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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Episode 3186:

Dr. Donna Rockwell shares what a quarter century of marriage and her work as a clinical psychologist have taught her about keeping love vibrant long after the wedding. She offers a short list of do's and don'ts for newlyweds and draws on a Buddhist teacher's insight that anger passes like clouds while love stays behind them. It is mindful marriage advice for keeping an open heart through every stage of a relationship.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/as-long-as-we-both-shall-live-creating-a-mindful-marriage/

Quotes to ponder:

"Love is experienced, in the moment, as a spontaneous opening of the heart."

"Anger passes, like clouds in the sky, so rather than indulging its allure, we can simply watch it pass by instead, like a cloud."

"It isn't about being good enough; it is about learning how to keep an open heart."

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Episode 3185:

Cara Harvey explains why so many moms skip self-care, pointing to two culprits: feeling too busy and the ever-present voice of mom guilt. She makes the case that a mother's mood sets the tone for the whole home, and offers a list of simple self-care ideas sorted into 15-minute and 30-minute options. It is practical parenting advice for scheduling one small thing each day that refills the tank.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/how-to-fit-self-care-into-your-day/

Quotes to ponder:

"Self-care means realizing that you need to 'fill your cup' or you are no good to those who need you."

"And self-care, like anything else, isn't about 'having the time', it's about 'making the time'."

"Self-care doesn't need to be complicated but it does need to be scheduled."

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Episode 3184:

Kaitlyn shares how welcoming her first child changed her marriage, from sleep deprivation and lost one-on-one time to evenings when both partners were simply too tired to be fun. She explains how she and her husband stay connected through small gestures, a monthly baby-free date, and focusing on what life is now rather than what it was before. It is an honest, hopeful take on parenting and marriage in the newborn season.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://declutteryourlife.co/how-having-baby-affected-us/

Quotes to ponder:

"Date nights now have the cutest little third wheel."

"It can be hard if you let yourself dwell on the way life was "before," but I encourage you to focus on the beauty of what it is "now" instead."

"I also believe that it is so important to plan special times where it is just the two of you again."

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Episode 3183:

Dr. Diana Kirschner shares five keys for overcoming rejection, whether it is a promising match who goes quiet, an unanswered online message, or a long relationship that ends. She explains why rejection says nothing about a person's worth, why the other person often has their own issues, and how each no moves someone closer to the right partner. It is encouraging dating advice for turning setbacks into growth and healthier relationships.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://lovein90days.com/overcoming-rejection/

Quotes to ponder:

"Rejection is an inherent risk you take when you put yourself out there in any area of life."

"Rejection says absolutely nothing about your worth."

"Remember, rejection is protection."

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Episode 3182:

Theo Pauline Nestor shares how the small moments when couples part and reunite set the tone for their whole relationship. Drawing on Dr. John Gottman's research, she explains the six-second kiss, putting the phone away for a real greeting, a stress-reducing conversation, and asking about a partner's day before parting. It is simple, research-backed advice for keeping dating and marriage connected through everyday rituals.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/weekend-homework-assignment-six-seconds-to-happy-couplehood/

Quotes to ponder:

"These rushed instances are as understandable as they are commonplace, but they inevitably take a toll on relationships, because these transitional moments often set the tone for both a couple's time together and their time spent apart."

"Setting a few minutes aside to properly say "goodbye" to each other can make a dramatic difference in a couple's thoughts about the relationship during the time they spend apart."

"The "six-second kiss" is one simple and fun activity that Dr. Gottman advocates couples incorporate into their everyday moments of transition."

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