Chapter

Understanding Estrangement in Relationships
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1:05:45 - 1:09:25 (03:39)

This podcast episode explores the root of estrangement in relationships and how communication can improve it. The speaker highlights the importance of understanding each other's needs in order to have a successful relationship.

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, namely defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and contempt, can be detrimental in any relationships.
1:05:45 - 1:07:17 (01:32)
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Relationships
Summary

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, namely defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and contempt, can be detrimental in any relationships. Couples must learn to overcome these communication barriers for a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Chapter
Understanding Estrangement in Relationships
Episode
The SECRET To Desire In A Long-Term Relationship w/Esther Perel EP 1236
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The four killers of relationships according to divorce expert Esther Perel are criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt.
1:07:17 - 1:07:45 (00:27)
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Relationships
Summary

The four killers of relationships according to divorce expert Esther Perel are criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt.

Chapter
Understanding Estrangement in Relationships
Episode
The SECRET To Desire In A Long-Term Relationship w/Esther Perel EP 1236
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Arguments about money, disagreements over children, a lack of sex, or terrible sex are common reasons why couples fail to communicate.
1:07:45 - 1:08:32 (00:47)
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Relationships
Summary

Arguments about money, disagreements over children, a lack of sex, or terrible sex are common reasons why couples fail to communicate. However, understanding how they handle these topics is more important than the topics themselves, as too much avoidance or conflict can lead to the end of a relationship.

Chapter
Understanding Estrangement in Relationships
Episode
The SECRET To Desire In A Long-Term Relationship w/Esther Perel EP 1236
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Esther Perel discusses the dynamic nature of relationships and the impact of estrangement.
1:08:32 - 1:09:25 (00:52)
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Relationships
Summary

Esther Perel discusses the dynamic nature of relationships and the impact of estrangement. She offers advice for setting healthy expectations and effectively communicating them in order to maintain emotional closeness in a relationship.

Chapter
Understanding Estrangement in Relationships
Episode
The SECRET To Desire In A Long-Term Relationship w/Esther Perel EP 1236
Podcast
The School of Greatness