Introduction

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Episode 2004:

Dr. Kelly Flanagan delves into the essence of marriage, highlighting five core emotional needs: Connectedness, Priority, Affirmation, Equality, and Freedom. These needs, often shaped by our childhood experiences and unspoken wounds, play a crucial role in marital dynamics and personal fulfillment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-5-things-were-all-fighting-for-in-marriage/

Quotes to ponder:

"The great question of marriage is not: how can I act—or not act—like my parents did in their marriage? The great question is this: what emotional needs did my parents leave me with as a child, and how am I trying to get those needs met in my marriage today?"

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