Ep66: The Trunk, Not the Branches: Why Your Relationship Comes First

In this episode, we're tackling a family dynamics truth that goes against everything we're taught: your partner relationship, not your kids, is the trunk your family grows from. We'll dig into the research on why couples who stay connected raise healthier, more secure kids — and why daughters especially learn how to treat themselves by watching how their moms treat themselves. Then we'll get honest about what happens when the couple relationship gets pushed to the back burner, walk through practical habits to keep your bond strong, and close with a simple weekly homework assignment you can start using with your partner tonight.

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References:

https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_legacy_files//138926/rb.pdf

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/development-and-psychopathology/article/marital-quality-over-the-life-course-and-child-wellbeing-from-childhood-to-early-adolescence/20DE781350484F49D5EFA202F4C16D4B

https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2960&context=faculty_pubs

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17960781/