EP 18 Home Alone: Balancing Your Relationship When Your Partner Travels
Summary
In this conversation, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss the challenges they face when one partner travels for work and how they have learned to navigate those challenges. They emphasize the importance of communication, self-work, and practical support in maintaining a strong relationship while one partner is away. They also discuss the significance of reconnection rituals upon the partner's return. Overall, they highlight the growth and improvement they have experienced in their relationship through their commitment to self-work and effective communication.
Takeaways
Self-work is essential in maintaining a strong relationship when one partner travels for work.
Effective communication, including regular check-ins and sharing feelings, is crucial in navigating the challenges of being apart.
Practical support, such as helping with household tasks and meal preparation, can alleviate some of the stress for the partner at home.
Having a reconnection ritual upon the partner's return can help strengthen the bond and transition back into family life.
Commitment to self-work and effective communication can lead to growth and improvement in the relationship.
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