124: 5 Sanity-Saving Conversations To Have With Your Spouse Before The Holidays
The holidays are known to be the most stressful time of the year. And perhaps this statement rings true in your own life. But, it doesn’t have to be this way! In episode 124, Daniel and Christina share the 5 questions you need to ask your spouse before the holidays start. With a little bit of planning ahead and some cozy couch discussions, this Christmas can be a celebration worth remembering, even if it is in the midst of a global pandemic.
In This Episode, You Will Hear About:
- The 5 discussion questions to have with your spouse before the holidays:
- What did Christmas feel like in your own home while growing up?
- What boundaries do we need to set?
- How can we play to each other’s strengths?
- What do you need to feel recharged during this season, especially when visiting family?
- Do we need a Plan A and Plan B?
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Resources Mentioned During the Episode:
- Episode 74: Blended Families: Strategies To Help Your Stepfamily Blend
- Episode 75: Common Pitfalls In Blended Families And How To Overcome Them
- Episode 118: Adult Friendships 101: What They Didn’t Teach You In School
- Episode 120: Adult Friendships 201: Why Some Friendships Change Over Time (and how to be okay with that)
- Episode 79: The 5 Money Personalities and Why They Matter
- Episode 3: How To Not Hate Your In-Laws
- Episode 59: Learning To Love Your In-Laws (Part 1)
- Episode 60: Learning To Love Your In-Laws (Part 2)
Quotes and Tweets:
- Sometimes we tend to hold onto traditions because of the feelings they brought us. When looking back, maybe it wasn’t what you actually did that was important, but more of the feelings behind it. @imbetweenshow
- Many times our holidays are stressful because we are trying to implement and incorporate our traditions, when in reality, perhaps we are just reminiscing about the feelings and emotions that these traditions brought us. @imbetweenshow
- The tradition to “go into debt during Christmas” is not one you have to carry on. @imbetweenshow
- Christmas can be a stressful time because of family dynamics that are not always starring us in the face. If that is your current situation, planning ahead will be SO helpful. @imbetweenshow
- Having a joyful, connected holiday season is absolutely possible. But, it’s just going to take a little bit of intention and conversation to make it happen. @imbetweenshow
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