The Discomfort of Seeing Spouses Make Progress in Therapy

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Episode 2057:

Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares a personal story about how a simple misunderstanding over a chocolate chip bagel revealed a deeper insight into his marriage. He explores the distinction between seeking approval and genuinely loving in a relationship. Using examples from marital therapy and his son's guitar recital, he illustrates how love flourishes not through seeking affirmation, but by focusing on the genuine act of loving itself, similar to playing music without seeking approval.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/how-a-chocolate-chip-bagel-almost-ruined-my-marriage/

Quotes to ponder:

"Marriage, at its best, is a soaring duet of two people who are paying close attention to the sheet music of love."

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