Episode 61 - Marriage Myth: Happy Couples Don't Fight

Get A Room Podcast

On this episode we discuss another marriage myth that states that happy couples don’t fight. We talk about why it’s important how you fight in order to work through problems without making things worse.

Specific topic discussed in this episode:

• (1:00) School is about to start. We spent our summer working on our yard and house, with no vacations. But we’re down to our last weekend.
• (7:30) Do happy couples fight?
• (10:30) Even the happiest of couples fight sometimes, but the important thing is the way you fight.
• (12:30) Couples should avoid name calling when fighting.
• (13:45) They should stay focused on the present.
• (15:15) They need to learn to compromise.
• (16:30) They keep fights between themselves.
• (18:15) They work through it the right way.
• (21:10) They accept apologies.
• (23:10) They avoid interrupting each other while fighting.
• (24:30) They admit when they are wrong.
• (27:10) They avoid generalizations.
• (28:30) They respect when the fight is over.
• (31:00) Rochelle is currently considering going to online therapy.
• (32:00) Scott compares himself to George Costanza.