12 Week Relationships Podcast

How to Stop Being Defensive in Your Relationships in 10 Steps - TWR Podcast #92

59K views · 3y ago · 33:30

Defensiveness is a common reaction to criticism, where individuals become protective and guarded, perceiving a threat to their self-esteem or sense of identity. It is a natural response when feeling attacked, but if it becomes a habitual pattern, it can damage relationships and hinder personal growth.

Topics: Addressing viewer comments · Step #1: Defining defensiveness · Step #2: Identifying defensiveness · Step #3: Cultivate self-awareness · Step #4: Practice mindfulness · Step #5: Practice active listening

What is Contempt in Relationships? - TWR Podcast #91

19K views · 3y ago · 32:19

Contempt in relationships is not only destructive, it's the single biggest predictor of relationship failure. It's a pervasive feeling of disrespect, anger, and disapproval that goes beyond just feeling frustrated with your partner.

Topics: What is contempt in relationships? · Why contempt happens · What contempt looks like · The effects of contempt · The causes of contempt in relationships · Solutions for contempt

How to Resolve Resentment in 3 Steps - TWR Podcast #90

42K views · 3y ago · 38:54

Resentment is the number one indicator of divorce or separation in a relationship. Translation, the stakes are high! However, beyond the obvious consequence of your relationship ending, there are hidden costs of resentment in a relationship that many of us are not aware of. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen discuss and answer the question: How do you identify and overcome resentment?

Topics: How resentment affects your relationships · 3 steps to resolving resentment · Step #1: Defining resentment · Step #2: Learn how to truly see each other · Step #3: Identify what gets in our way · About Releasing Resentment: 12-Day Guided Program

8 Ways to Water Your Relationship Garden - TWR Podcast #89

6.3K views · 3y ago · 46:46

Relationships are a lot like gardens – they require consistent care and attention in order to thrive. We often admire beautiful gardens all while being ignorant or oblivious to the work that it took to create such a garden. Relationships are quite similar, aren't they? Just like that beautiful garden, it’s easy to see the beauty in someone else’s relationship and to want that thing for ourselves.

What is Stonewalling and Are You Guilty of It? - TWR Podcast #88

12K views · 3y ago · 30:20

Stonewalling is a type of communication breakdown that can leave one feeling ignored, unimportant, or even dismissed altogether. Per research by the Gottman Institute, it’s also one of the leading predictors of relationship failure and divorce. While it’s a common relationship problem, it’s important to be aware of its impact in order to address it immediately.

Topics: Different types of stonewalling · About Crystal Clarity Online · Why do people stonewall? · Effects of Stonewalling on relationships · How do you stop stonewalling?

WHY This Pastor is WRONG About the #1 REASON for DIVORCE - TWR Podcast #87

1.7K views · 3y ago · 32:11

What's the number one reason for divorce? According to this famous pastor, it's "immaturity" and the lack of effort. What's your take on his statement? In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen react to Pastor Rick Warren's painfully oversimplified, and frankly, irresponsible, take on divorce and discuss the factors that ACTUALLY contribute to the end of a marriage.

Is it TRUE? Do You Marry Your PARENTS!?

1.2K views · 3y ago · 3:28

Have you ever wondered whether it's true? Do you actually marry your parents? It's a weird thought, isn't it? lol... It might surprise you, but there's a lot of truth to the saying that "you marry your parents." The relationship you have (or don't have) with your parents are incredibly influential. Based on attachment theory, it's these relationships that determine a child's attachment style which is something that carries through to adulthood.

Reacting to TikTok Marriage Advice "My Husband is My Boss!?" - TWR Podcast #86

4.5K views · 3y ago · 37:42

There's a lot of bad advice out there. Most of the time we'd just say, "to each their own." But every now and then a video masqueraded as relationship or marriage advice goes viral. This is one of those examples. Not only has this video amassed millions upon millions of views, but many of the people who watched it agreed with what was being said (which you can see from the comments).

Can You REPAIR a Relationship After CHEATING? - TWR Podcast #85

91K views · 3y ago · 39:23

They cheated... Should you stay and work it out or end the relationship? Let's take a look at the data on whether a relationship can ACTUALLY be repaired after cheating. In today's episode, Pye and Dr. Glen dive deep into the stats and discuss the key factors that go into repairing a relationship and what to look for when deciding whether to stay or move on.

Topics: What Does the Data Say on Repair After Infidelity? · Who Cheats More? Men or Women? · Is "Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater" True? · Five KEY Factors to Repairing a Relationship After Cheating

Do People ACTUALLY Change in Relationships?

3.3K views · 3y ago · 4:51

Within a relationship, we're constantly hoping and wishing someone changes for the better (or at least our definition of better). When they don't, we fall back on the idea that "people don't change." But then oddly enough, when our relationships end, we often blame it on the fact that one of us changed.

Do Open Relationships ACTUALLY Work? - TWR Podcast #84

32K views · 3y ago · 44:21

Open relationships have become more and more common, especially among younger generations. But the question is, "do open relationships ACTUALLY work?" From both a science and practical level, are open relationships actually viable, or are they just idealistic and doomed to fail?

Topics: Open relationships vs. monogamy vs. polyamory · Monogamy vs. open relationships · Why are open relationships desirable? · What's necessary to succeed in an open relationship? · Why do open relationships fail? · Pye & Dr. Glen's thoughts on open relationships