Why do people get complacent in long-term relationships? Jayson and Ellen discuss a situation where a couple mutually decided to put their marriage on the back burner to avoid conflict. What are the drawbacks of using complacency as a coping mechanism? Is ignoring your relational needs in order to avoid conflict a sustainable long-term strategy? Tune in to learn how to break out of the complacency trap and get real with your partner today.
Timestamps:
- 2:22 - Using complacency to avoid conflict
- 5:30 - Is being complacent okay if it reduces conflict?
- 7:29 - The drawbacks of complacency as a conflict avoidance strategy
- 8:37 - When relationship feels like a demand instead of a gift
- 12:38 - Complacency doesn't solve underlying issues
- 17:55 - Avoidant people need relationship too
- 20:22 - Is ignoring your emotional needs sustainable?
- 23:04 - Standing for three
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