Everyday Better with Leah Smart Your 2025 Relationship Reset: How to Stop Fighting About Work With Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Jan 28, 2025
Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a couples therapist and a leading voice in relational self-awareness, joins Leah Smart and Tim Dolan to dive into the impact of work stress on personal relationships. They discuss how workplace dynamics can spill into romantic life, especially when ambition levels differ between partners. Alexandra shares insights on navigating emotional baggage and the importance of open communication in fostering healthy connections. They also explore the evolving nature of partnerships and gender dynamics, offering strategies for a balanced relationship.
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Relationship Quality's Impact
- Relationship quality significantly impacts overall life quality, affecting mental and physical health.
- Difficulty in relationships erodes both relationship quality and individual well-being.
Relational Self-Awareness
- Relational self-awareness is key for strong intimate relationships, focusing on individual contributions to relationship dynamics.
- Blame and shame hinder relational self-awareness, preventing understanding of cyclical patterns.
Teasing and Shame
- Leah Smart initially felt ashamed by her husband Tim's teasing, misinterpreting it as criticism.
- Smart learned to laugh at herself, improving her relational dynamics and self-acceptance.