Couples That Work: A Conversation With Dr. Jennifer Petriglieri

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Dr. Jennifer Petriglieri. Dr. Petriglieri is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. Prior to joining INSEAD, she was a Post-Doctoral Fellow of Organisational Behaviour at the Harvard Business School. Dr. Petriglieri is the author of Couples That Work, a book on how dual-career couples can thrive in love and in work.

Today’s discussion will dive into how busy dual career couples can work together practically to manage their homes more effectively and grow closer together as a couple. Enjoy the show.

Questions

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Let’s start with you sharing where your passion came from to write your book Couples That Work?
03:30 In Couples That Work, you discuss the importance of defining success as a couple. What practical steps can dual-career couples take to align their personal and professional goals?
05:12 What advice do you have for couples to balance their individual ambitions while fostering teamwork?
07:08 Many couples struggle when one or both partners go through significant career transitions. What strategies do you recommend for navigating these moments while maintaining a strong relationship?
10:03 Relocation can be a major issue for dual-career couples. How can couples navigate the challenges that come with one partner's job requiring a move? 
13:39 What are some relocation negotiation tactics you can employ with employers?
16:04 What are some of the most common mistakes dual-career couples make that can lead to conflict or dissatisfaction? How can they proactively address or avoid these issues? 
23:24 Why is the division of household responsibilities in dual-career relationships particularly important, according to most women? 
31:26 What are three practical steps couples can take to manage household responsibilities fairly? 
35:06 What are your top tips for dual-career couples to keep their relationship strong and connected despite their limited time together?

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:00 Let’s start with you sharing where your passion came from to write your book Couples That Work?
• 3:30 What practical steps can dual-career couples take to align their personal and professional goals?
• 5:12 What advice do you have for couples to balance their individual ambitions while fostering teamwork?
• 7:08 Many couples struggle when one or both partners go through significant career transitions. What strategies do you recommend for navigating these moments while maintaining a strong relationship?
• 10:03 Relocation can be a major issue for dual-career couples. How can couples navigate the challenges that come with one partner's job requiring a move?
• 13:39 What are some relocation negotiation tactics you can employ with employers?
• 16:04 What are some of the most common mistakes dual-career couples make that can lead to conflict or dissatisfaction? How can they proactively address or avoid these issues?
• 23:24 Why is the division of household responsibilities in dual-career relationships particularly important, according to most women?
• 31:26 What are three practical steps couples can take to manage household responsibilities fairly?
• 35:06 What are your top tips for dual-career couples to keep their relationship strong and connected despite their limited time together?