Mar 27, 2020
This episode is about the many new pet-peeves and fights that are arising with couples during the coronavirus quarantine.
There is a difference between a Minimizer and Maximizer. Minimizers tend to diminish difficulties during stress and to downplay things. They don’t like to focus on the stressful event and may even refuse to discuss it. Maximizers can turn hardships into catastrophes in their minds. They can really plan and focus on it. So, you can imagine what conflict can ensue when one partner sees the Coronavirus as a life and death issue that needs to immediately to be addressed in various ways and the other one thinks that they are nuts and are overreacting and being controlling.
We explore specific Couples Coronavirus Pet Peeves like:
-Should Our Kids Stay In?
-Should You Buy a Quarantine Supply of Things?
-Should You Take Public Transportation?
-Should You Change Clothes and Shower After Coming Home from Work?
Should You cleanse the groceries?
Should you wear a mask and gloves while in the laundry room?
And more.
We explore how to calmly discuss your different views on these issues and how they can highlight your differing core values but also give you the opportunity to compromise and be a team.
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