Chapter
De-escalating Arguments with Timeouts
27:54 - 35:17 (07:23)
The best thing to do in an escalating argument is to call a timeout ahead of time, so you can de-escalate and prevent the situation from getting worse. Hand-holding and using a safe word or snack are strategies that may not work in the heat of the moment, but timeouts can help you calm down before continuing the conversation.
Clips
The speaker talks about a device called Bond Touch which helped her to stay connected with her partner.
27:54 - 29:02 (01:08)
Summary
The speaker talks about a device called Bond Touch which helped her to stay connected with her partner. She also discusses her recent realization that sex and intimacy are two different aspects of a relationship, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy sex life in a long-term marriage.
ChapterDe-escalating Arguments with Timeouts
EpisodeMark Consuelos: Surviving Marriage, Sex and Stonewalling
PodcastLet's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
The results from an 85-year study on personality characteristics revealed that the couples with the best relationships spent time with each other.
29:02 - 30:37 (01:34)
Summary
The results from an 85-year study on personality characteristics revealed that the couples with the best relationships spent time with each other. Regular check-ins and taking vacations together can predict long-term health and happiness.
ChapterDe-escalating Arguments with Timeouts
EpisodeMark Consuelos: Surviving Marriage, Sex and Stonewalling
PodcastLet's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
The act of holding hands can send a message of reconciliation, and can be a way to de-escalate an argument.
30:37 - 33:03 (02:25)
Summary
The act of holding hands can send a message of reconciliation, and can be a way to de-escalate an argument. Taking a timeout and holding hands can be a great way to calm down and reconnect with one another.
ChapterDe-escalating Arguments with Timeouts
EpisodeMark Consuelos: Surviving Marriage, Sex and Stonewalling
PodcastLet's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
In this segment, a couple discusses the challenges they face when trying to communicate effectively and stay calm during arguments.
33:03 - 35:17 (02:14)
Summary
In this segment, a couple discusses the challenges they face when trying to communicate effectively and stay calm during arguments. They share their experience with using a safe word and the benefits it can bring to a relationship.