Emily and I have been together for nearly fourteen years, and we
agree on just about everything…at least fundamentally.

That’s a big part of what makes our relationship wonderful.

But that doesn’t mean we don’t have our prickly moments.

Therefore, we figured we’d record an episode where we break
down what exactly constitutes ‘healthy’ disagreement as
opposed to something twisted and dysfunctional.

So how do people end up in a relationship with someone they
disagree with even on the baseline stuff? Believe it or not, we
can think of at least two ways that happens…and all too often.

If a woman is driving you nuts, can you change her? Can she
change YOU?

If you give in to your partner’s preferences or opinions, does
that mean you're ‘compromising’ your relationship…or worse,
giving your power away?

Do the two of you even have to have the same interests up
front at all?

Certain ‘relationship gurus’ are on record saying it’s healthy
for couples to fight. On the other hand, is it healthy never to
disagree at all? Well, we have a take on both of those opinions
for sure, including why it is that Emily and I can freely get
snippy with each other and only make our relationship stronger
all the while.

What about when you’re given ‘the silent treatment’?  (Hint:
this one ALONE makes this podcast a must-listen.)

And what if there’s a serious breach of trust, like someone
cheats on the other partner?

What if there’s a source of extreme stress either inside or
outside the relationship itself?

By the way, I know way too much about ballet, and you
should probably be worried.

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