Episode 65 – The Little Things That Make A Relationship Amazing

Co-Host: Scot and Emily McKay - X & Y Communications

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This is the first of a two-part episode on the little things that either make a relationship great, or make it suck. Sure, you hear about the major pillars like trust, communication, attraction, etc., but this is a deeper dive into the subtle effects certain mindsets and/or actions have.

The first order of business is to describe how big mountains are often (maybe even usually) composed of small pebbles. How important is being playful instead of taking oneself so seriously? What does that even mean?

Should you put THEIR needs and OUR needs ahead of YOUR needs? If so, what if your needs never get met? Next we talk about various kinds of ‘micro-bursts’ that can really supercharge your relationship.

What does it mean when we say, ‘Freedom from obligation is literally nothing’? How can certain little secret messages and spontaneous flirts change the dynamic between partners for the better?

What ‘three little words’ are every bit as important as ‘I love you’? Is talking everything out overrated? Discover the meta-level truth behind small things mattering in a relationship. Next, we reveal the insidious ways we trick ourselves into focusing only on the big picture, with predictably disastrous relationship results.

What is the important conversation that must take place between a couple before getting married? (Well, there are lots of them, for sure…but this is one that rarely gets mentioned.) How about the little gestures that matter during pregnancy and the early days of parenthood? Yes…we cover those too.

So what about you? Are you in a relationship where trust is lacking, and want to either build it up or get it back? Would you like to get into a healthy relationship but find it hard to trust again? Let’s get on the phone together and talk about it.

The program on how to have a great long-term relationship is finally available. Find the men’s version, Get Together, Stay Together, at www.gettogetherstaytogether.com and the women’s version, My One & Only, at www.scotandemily.com