Long-term partnerships can be one of life’s greatest achievements. But couples who have been together for many years may succumb to bad habits that inhibit the growth of a healthy relationship. These bad habits, with some awareness and problem-resolution skills, can alter the trajectory of a relationship and increase the joy derived from it for both partners. To discover the do’s and don’ts of mentally muscular couples, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with psychotherapist and international bestselling author of six books on mental strength, Amy Morin. Amy shares the research and findings collected for her book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do: Fix What's Broken, Develop Healthier Patterns, and Grow Stronger Together.

Amy Morin LCSW — Do’s and Don’ts of Mentally Muscular Couples:

• Things mentally strong couples don’t do from Amy’s book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do: Fix What's Broken, Develop Healthier Patterns, and Grow Stronger Together. {2:42}
• The difference between secrecy and privacy in coupledom. {6:16}
• Mentally strong couples set and maintain boundaries. {9:04}
• Using emotions and feelings as weapons, deflecting, and not fighting fair are relationship don’ts. {21:57}
• 3 things to do today to nurture a relationship. {29:49}

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About Lisa’s guest:

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author of six books on mental strength and the award-winning host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. She gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time and she lives on a sailboat in the FL Keys.

“True grown-ups are able to put themselves in time-out.”  - Lisa Cypers Kamen

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