Strategies for Men to Reduce Marital Conflict: A Conversation with Leslie Doares

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This week, we are excited to welcome Lesli Doares, a marriage and family therapist focusing largely on supporting men. Combined with her professional experience and an almost 40-year relationship with her husband, she has created a paradigm shift in marriage to become a space where both partners feel loved, respected, and included.

Leslie is also the author of Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage: How to Create Your Happily Ever After with More Intention, Less Work and, Hero Husband: How to Make Your Wife (and You) Happy.

For today, we will discuss strategies men can use in marriage to reduce conflict. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes

0:00 Introduction
1:15 What led Leslie to become a marriage coach for men.
5:40 How couples can navigate conflicts and disagreements effectively to maintain a healthy relationship
10:01 Suggestions for parents to work together to ensure consistency in parenting styles
15:35 Some common patterns or dynamics that can contribute to marital dissatisfaction, and how can they be addressed
18:16 How to address tough and emotional conversations when you don’t have the time to talk about the issue thoughtfully
22:33 Additional communication strategies couples can use to improve their connection and understanding
25:35: Issues/challenges men face in their marriages that Leslie offers support with

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:15 What led Leslie to become a marriage coach for men
• 5:40 How couples can navigate conflicts and disagreements effectively to maintain a healthy relationship
• 10:01 Suggestions for parents to work together to ensure consistency in parenting styles
• 15:35 Some common patterns or dynamics that can contribute to marital dissatisfaction, and how can they be addressed
• 18:16 How to address tough and emotional conversations when you don’t have the time to talk about the issue thoughtfully
• 22:33 Additional communication strategies couples can use to improve their connection and understanding
• 25:35 Issues/challenges men face in their marriages that Leslie offers support with