• Ep. 011 - Lessons Learned in Our First Year of Our Second Marriage

  • May 24 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
  • Podcast

Ep. 011 - Lessons Learned in Our First Year of Our Second Marriage

  • Summary

  • Connect with Bridgett: https://bridgettdunbar.com

    Connect with Trevor: https://trevordunbar.com


    In this conversation, Trevor and Bridget reflect on their first year of marriage, which was filled with challenges and adversity. Despite facing difficult circumstances such as caring for an aging parent with dementia, moving multiple times, and dealing with business and personal stress, they were able to remain connected and grow stronger in their marriage. They attribute their success to their commitment to each other, clarity of goals, and mutual support and vulnerability. They emphasize the importance of communication, recognizing triggers, and seeing each other as allies rather than enemies. In this conversation, Trevor and Bridget discuss the importance of communication, commitment, and humor in a successful marriage. They emphasize the need to prioritize the relationship over petty disagreements and to openly communicate about any issues or concerns. They also highlight the significance of empathy, vulnerability, and supporting each other's growth. Trevor and Bridget stress the importance of choosing connection over being right and finding humor and laughter in difficult times. They encourage couples to have hard conversations responsibly and to be allies in each other's personal development journey.


    Takeaways


    Commitment and clarity of goals are crucial in navigating the challenges of the first year of marriage.

    Mutual support and vulnerability strengthen the marital bond.

    Recognizing triggers and communicating about them helps to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.

    Viewing each other as allies rather than enemies fosters unity and harmony in the relationship. Prioritize the relationship over petty disagreements and communicate openly about any issues or concerns.

    Choose connection over being right and find humor and laughter in difficult times.

    Support each other's growth and be allies in each other's personal development journey.

    Have hard conversations responsibly and with empathy and vulnerability.




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