Every Marriage Will Experience This (& Why Most Give Up)
Tony and Sage Robbins explain why most marriages fail by describing the four predictable seasons of long-term relationships and how couples can move through conflict into deeper partnership.
The gist
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Relationships follow four seasons: romance lasting 3 to 5 years, a stressful summer phase, a fall partnership shift, and a winter of wisdom and legacy.
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Most couples quit during the summer phase, not knowing that conflict and strain at this stage are a normal part of relationship progression.
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Tony Robbins says shifting focus from getting needs met to giving and contributing is the key mindset change that helps couples reach deeper seasons.
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Prioritizing your marriage over your children actually benefits the kids, as it gives them a secure model of enduring love to learn from.
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