Edit Your Life Episode 166: Nurturing Your Relationship Under Stress

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When things get stressful at home and at work, many things can suffer—especially relationships with those closest to you. Inspired by Christine’s recent wedding anniversary + a listener request, in Episode 166, Christine and Asha share practical tips—spanning conversational, physical, and logistical recalibration—for how to nurture your relationship when life feels like a colossal dumpster fire.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

Minimalist Parenting (our book)
Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
Episode 58: Improving Relationship Communication
Episode 61: Negotiating Time In Relationships
Episode 127: Everyday Relationship Tips
Surprises are fun! Here’s a picture of Christine + Asha in Portland, OR (Asha didn’t know Christine was visiting)
Five Lessons Learned in 18 Years of Marriage (AshaDornfest.com)
Relationship books by the Gottmans (Amazon)
Selfie Podcast Episode 69: Let’s Talk About (Not Wanting) Sex
The Wing all-women co-working space (where Christine will start working in June)

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