A Couple's Vulnerable Story of Falling Apart and Getting Stronger - Tripp & Alyson - 458
Aug 1, 2023
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Tripp, host of The New Man Podcast, and Alyson, a psychotherapist and relationship coach, share their challenging journey as a couple and how they overcame it. They discuss maintaining a strong connection, learning from conflict, and keeping curiosity alive. They also provide advice for getting through hard times and strategies for revitalizing a sex life after having children.
Seeking support from therapists, mentors, and friends can help couples navigate through difficult times and come out stronger together.
Taking responsibility for individual choices and challenges instead of blaming each other can maintain a strong relationship and support system.
Prioritizing self-care and resourcing oneself during challenging periods is essential for supporting each other and bringing the best into the relationship.
Deep dives
Navigating Challenges as a Team
During a difficult time of moving across the country and dealing with a newborn baby, Allison and Tripp faced numerous challenges. However, they maintained a united front and didn't blame each other for their struggles. They actively sought support from therapists, mentors, friends, and joined support groups to help them navigate through the difficult period. By actively seeking help and maintaining open lines of communication, they were able to come out of the challenges stronger as a team.
Taking Responsibility and Avoiding Blame
Instead of blaming each other for their difficulties, Allison and Tripp took responsibility for the choices they had made and the challenges they were facing. They recognized that blaming each other would only further worsen the situation. By remaining united and focusing on finding solutions together, they were able to maintain a strong relationship and support system for one another.
Finding Personal Support Systems
During this challenging time, Allison and Tripp sought support from various individuals and communities. They actively reached out to therapists, mentors, friends, and joined support groups to find the resources and guidance they needed. By having a network of support outside of their relationship, they were able to gain different perspectives, get advice, and share their experiences, which ultimately helped them navigate their difficult time.
Self-Care and Recharging
Both Allison and Tripp recognized the importance of self-care and taking time for themselves during this challenging period. They understood that they needed to resource themselves in order to support each other. Whether it was taking time alone, engaging in activities they enjoyed, or seeking inspiration from friends and mentors, they prioritized their own well-being, which ultimately allowed them to bring their best selves back into their relationship.
Evolution and Growth in a Long-Term Relationship
In this podcast episode, Tripp and Allison share their experiences and insights on evolving and growing in a long-term relationship. They discuss the importance of staying curious, being willing to explore and try new things, and maintaining a sense of humor. They emphasize the need to divide and conquer during challenging times, supporting each other through adversity, and not turning on each other. Tripp and Allison highlight the significance of evolving sexually, being open to communication and adaptability, and the role of desire and turn-on in deepening intimacy. They also stress the value of maintaining individual growth alongside the growth of the relationship.
Working Through Challenges and Growing Together
Tripp and Allison talk about the importance of working through challenges together as a team and evolving as individuals and a couple. They emphasize the value of open communication, expressing desires and needs, and supporting each other in personal growth. They discuss how their sexual relationship has evolved over time, addressing changes and challenges in a mature and playful way. They focus on the significance of willingness to learn and explore sexually, staying curious, and adapting to each other's evolving desires and pleasure. They also highlight the importance of maintaining a sense of fun and enjoyment in the relationship while navigating hardships and discomfort.
A brave, smart couple shares their darkest period and how they worked through it. Anyone who has been married for a few years and then adds in a child to the mix will pretty much get rocked. Tripp (host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp) and Alyson (psychotherapist, relationship coach) share what happened and how they got through it. From their day-to-day check-ins, emotional distance, and meltdowns to transforming their sex life after kids, we imagine you’ll be amazed and inspired, and hopefully you will walk away with some actionable practices you can implement in your own relationship.