ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show 889: Deck the Halls and Drop the Drama
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Dec 9, 2025 This discussion tackles how the holidays amplify stress in relationships and offers tips for managing it. Unpack the irony of holiday cheer clashing with real-life peace challenges. Discover personal stress styles and how they affect intimacy. Learn to prioritize communication and teamwork in your marriage. Get actionable advice on creating family guardrails and maintaining connection amidst the chaos. The hosts encourage couples to take intentional steps to enjoy a drama-free holiday season together.
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Holidays Turn Up The Volume
- The holidays amplify existing pressures rather than create new problems.
- Treat December as a pressure cooker that raises the volume on underlying issues.
Listener Found Healing Over Thanksgiving
- A listener shared that reading the hosts' book over Thanksgiving helped heal long-standing marital hurts.
- The couple moved from bottling emotions and hurting each other to renewed intimacy and recommendation to others.
Name Your Stress Response
- Identify your default stress response so you can manage it proactively during the holidays.
- Use that awareness to avoid defaulting to freezing up or blowing up with your spouse.
