Love Vitamins for Life

In our conversation with Jerry Dugan, he says, "like live in a way that. She's gonna be like, all right, yeah, I choose him again for another day." So we asked him what his thoughts were on how to make sure that the love between partners doesn't just stay at a constant rate.

The biggest thing is making sure I'm listening more than I'm speaking in the relationship.

Listen to the full episode for Jerry's story on how he was putting them first and, and also communicating something he would want to do.

We also learn about - H.A.L.T - A framework which can be used to reduce conflict in relationships. Before you say, anything to your partner, halt and check for the below

• H - Am I hungry?
• A - Am I angry about something else?
• L - Am I feeling lonely?
• T - Am I tired?

And if the answer to any of those things is a YES, then the conflict or conversation between you and your partner isn't about whatever's going on - it's about something else entirely. So what can you do? Simple answer is to take care of yourself and let your partner know. If you're hungry - get a snack. If you're angry or feeling lonely or tired - let your partner know.

Takeaways

1. The biggest thing to do in a relationship is making sure you're listening more than speaking
2. Put your loved ones first and communicate with them if there is something you would like to do
3. Use HALT - the self assessment tool to halt the conversation if you find yourself Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.

If you enjoyed listening to this episode (or the podcast), please share your diagnosis with 1 close relationship or anyone else who would enjoy listening to this as well.

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LoVita - Love Vitamins for a healthier is a community by Partners for Partners. We share stories about how Partners are working intentionally towards building a healthier relationship. To learn more check out the links below 🔗

• LoVita Blog for Frameworks
• Sign up for our monthly Newsletter for exclusive content
• We're also on Social media - Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
• All above links in a single page

Connect with Jerry Dugan

• Website -⁠ https://beyondtherut.com⁠
• Instagram -⁠ @beyondtherut⁠
• Facebook -⁠ @beyondtherut⁠
• TikTok -⁠ @beyondtherut⁠
• LinkedIn -⁠ jerrydugan

At the age of 83, Dr. Laurie has been married for 62 years, business partners with her husband for the last 50 plus years. She shared some details about that journey along with us in this week's episode.

Along with many other things, she shares a few simple steps on how and when Partners should communicate when there is a conflict which arises.

• When to communicate - The moment you (or your partner) notices there's something wrong.
• After noticing - Take time to think about it.
• After thinking about it - At the first opportunity, tell your partner that you'll like to share with them what you've realized.
• Just say it straight out - Ask them instead of trying to read their mind

Some of the other topics we discuss

• Serious Relationship Problem vs Ordinary Growing Pain
• Release Stuck Energy
• Stories from Laurie Weiss

If you enjoyed listening to this episode (or the podcast), please share your diagnosis with 1 close relationship or anyone else who would enjoy listening to this as well.

The best gift you can give us is positive feedback and your observations. Follow us wherever you are listening and do us a favor by adding a Review on Apple Podcast.

LoVita - Love Vitamins for a healthier is a community by Partners for Partners. We share stories about how Partners are working intentionally towards building a healthier relationship. To learn more check out the links below 🔗

• LoVita Blog for Frameworks
• Sign up for our monthly Newsletter for exclusive content
• We're also on Social media - Instagram, Facebook,
• All above links in a single page

Connect with Dr. Laurie Weiss

• Books
• Website
• Facebook

In this insightful discussion with Jim White, it becomes clear that love is not passive; it calls for intentional cultivation and action. By choosing a love-based mindset, shifting our perspectives, and creating space for love, we open the doors to stronger connections, deeper understanding, and transformative experiences. Let us embrace the practice of love in our daily lives and witness its healing power unfold.

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If you enjoyed listening to this episode (or the podcast), please share your diagnosis with someone you love. Small doses over time is how you grow the love.

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LoVita - Love Vitamins for Life is a community that believes love is a daily act and Love Vitamins are how we strengthen the love. Each individual brings a story, perspective and practice on how to learn, play, and grow in love.

We share stories on how love shows up in your life in a digestible format. To learn more check out the links below 🔗

• ⁠LoVita Blog⁠ for Frameworks, Love Doses and more
• Sign up for our monthly⁠ Newsletter⁠ for exclusive content
• We're also on Social media -⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠, TikTok

Connect with our guest

• Website: https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/
• Instagram: familyenrichmentacademy
• Facebook: The Family Enrichment Academy
• YouTube: familyenrichmentacademy5783
• Book: How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be

In our conversation with relationships coaches and experts, Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, share their personal stories and many frameworks to help people build healthier relationships, listed below

👩‍❤️‍👨 Time for Hearts - Relationship Check Ins
3️⃣ Things you can do to change your relationship right now. Spoiler: Something new, Surprise each other, Sleep naked
⏳ Finding time and building deeper connections with your partner
🤕 Dealing with conflicts and pain - Comfort vs Discipline
🪴 Individual Growth

LoVita - Love Vitamins for a healthier is a community by Partners for Partners. We share stories about how Partners are working intentionally towards building a healthier relationship. To learn more check out the links below 🔗

• Website - https://lovita.blog/
• Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/81f58463e76b/subscribe
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovitalovevitamins/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovitalovevitamins
• All below links in a single page - https://linktr.ee/lovitalovevitamins

Connect with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian

• Website - https://couplessynergy.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/couplessynergy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/couplessynergy/
• Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/drrayandjean

At LoVita, we believe the workings of a successful relationship are similar to the workings of a successful corporation. Or at least they should be. Successful companies have a mission and vision. They have goals and targets. So should relationships. Have you ever considered what are your values in your relationship? Companies are always trying to do the best and accountable to the shareholders and customers. The shareholders and customers in your relationships are you and your partner. Similar to companies, most relationships need a strategy, which should be discussed periodically. Relationships need frameworks to provide structure. Each couple is unique and you have to innovate and be creative to personalize what works for your relationship.

Amongst the many insights that our guest, Aaron Shelly, shares with us he says "One of the big things that I wasn't understanding was the value in social connections and relating that social resources and how much like my mom invested in that." Our relationships in our community can actually have much greater magnitudes in our life than just having a monetary value. The payoffs from maintaining our relationships are massive and unknown. He adds "If you're not investing in social connections, it would be the same as if a company said, we're not gonna have sales and marketing. Which every company would say that's suicide."

Takeaways

• The workings of a successful relationship can be very similar to the workings of a successful corporation. Relationships can benefit from having a strategy, vision, goals and more. Keeping track of logistics, identifying root causes of conflicts, and keeping track of growth with regular check-ins can help you build a healthier relationship.
• Invest in your relationships with your partner and your community. The value of your network that you build with trust and time, has a much greater positive impact on our life than just having a monetary value.

If you enjoyed listening to this episode (or the podcast), please share your diagnosis with 1 close relationship or anyone else who would enjoy listening to this as well.

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The best gift you can give us is positive feedback and your observations. Follow us wherever you are listening and do us a favor by adding a Review on Apple Podcast.

LoVita - Love Vitamins for a healthier is a community by Partners for Partners. We share stories about how Partners are working intentionally towards building a healthier relationship. To learn more check out the links below 🔗

• LoVita Blog for Frameworks
• Sign up for our monthly Newsletter for exclusive content
• We're also on Social media - Instagram, Facebook,
• All above links in a single page

Connect with Aaron Shelley

• Book - The Family Flywheel
• Website: https://thefamilyflywheel.com/
• Facebook: aaron.k.shelley
• LinkedIn:⁠ aaronshelley⁠