Episode #27 The Five Stages of Marriage... and a Business.

Episode #27: The 5 Stages of Marriage... and a Business

1. Romance

 

2. Reality - Chemical changes from oxytocin… then the little things can annoy you.

1. 1. Messy bathroom
   2. Being Short
   3. The NORMALness of life. Bills, kids, challenges.

3. Resentment - Resentment builds without the Power of Conversation. (can of soda)

4. Rebellion - Is what happens if you DON’T deal with Resentment.

 

1. 1. Shopping too much
   2. Not coming home right away.
   3. Drinking
   4. Out with Friends
   5. Cheating

5. Renewal/Restoration - Always begins from the HEART

 

1. 1. Not about changing them - YOU MET THEM THAT WAY
   2. It’s about seeing them different.
   3. Coming from Appreciation rather than judgement.

Action Steps

1. If you KNOW that when you enter a marriage or relationship, you have the 5 Stages of marriage, just the same in Business… then you are more prepared for the journey.

2. If you KNEW… you would see it differently

3. Enjoy the Romance

4. Understanding the “Reality Stage” is not the end of the romance, its’ the beginning.  It’s when you “prove” yourself to each other.

5. If or when you hit resentment… YOU MUST have conversations.

1. 1. without conversation, the RESENTMENT grows…
   2. Softeners - frames

6. We hope you don’t find the Rebellion Stage. If you find yourself in Rebellion… 

 

1. 1. go get some professional assistance. 
   2. Take Responsibility.  (If you LEAVE.. you have to take yourself with you)

7. The KEY to get to RENEWAL and Restoration is to find appreciation for your partner (or your job).

 

1. 1. Putting yourself back to when you were in love (or just started)
   2. Journal
   3. Doing things for your partner that you know makes them happy.

 

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