Life can be tricky. We all want healthy, thriving relationships, but sometimes we find ourselves in conflict wondering how the heck we got there. In this episode, we’re sharing the number one thing we believe will make or break your relationships.

Navigating this Episode:

05:30 – The thing that can make or break a relationship

06:53 – How past experiences shape what we believe

11:57 – We had to recognize and acknowledge different sets of expectations

12:47 – We don’t realize we have an expectation until it isn’t met

16:02 – How unmet expectations are like cancer

18:13 – The expectations we bring into marriage

21:53 – How to recognize the pattern in conflict

26:17 – Three questions to ask yourself in conflict

29:33 – Reactions vs Responses

33:30 – Understanding fence lines for healthy relationships (Boundaries by Henry Cloud)

36:44 – Proactive solutions to stopping conflict before it starts

49:25 – Expectations in friendship

53:47 – Communication expectations in leadership

59:00 – The big takeaway: What questions do I need to ask myself?

Resources from this Episode:

• Dr. Henry Cloud
  – Book: Boundaries
  – Website: www.drcloud.com
• Dr. Meg Meeker
  – Book: Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
  – Website: www.megmeekermd.com
• Dave Ramsey
  – Book: Total Money Makeover
  – Website: www.daveramsey.com
• Craig Groeschel
  – Website: Life Church