E31: Unspoken Expectations in Relationships

David explores personal stories that led him and his wife into marriage and business coaching. His stories shed light into strategies for successful relationships in dating, school, and friendships. We explore conflicts, awareness, and yes... lasagna!

Guest:
David Kiwimagi is the co-founder of Kiwi Coaching, dedicated to helping couples who want to work together strengthen their relationships and thrive as partners. David and his wife Alexis have built a thriving coaching business and marriage. The proven methods they share have helped hundreds of couples from feeling stuck and disconnected to deeply connected and thriving in both business and marriage.

3:30 – Personal Story – How Did David Find Coaching Relationships
8:13 – Helpful Relationship Ideas – Turn Unspoken Expectations into Agreements
8:40 – Helpful Relationship Ideas – His Business, Her, Business, Not Your Business
8:13 – Helpful Relationship Ideas – How to Win Every Argument
9:40 – Unspoken Expectations – Talk Outside of High Emotions
18:30 – Parent Strategies – Explore Expectations Before You Need Something
21:00 – Concept – His Business, Her, Business, Not Your Business
23:00 – Strategy – Making an Environment Where Someone Can Feel Welcome
26:00 – Concept – Focus on What You Can Control
32:00 – Concept – You and Me vs. The Problem (Not You’re Wrong)
37:00 – Concept – Reframing Problems
38:30 – How to Slow Heated Arguments – Take a Breath Break
39:46 – Concept – Most Arguments Rooted in Unsaid Expectations
42:00 – Idea – People Can Be Drains and Fountains
49:39 – Personal Practice – Not About Being Perfect
49:39 – Personal Practice – Learning Everyone’s Not Like Me

Special thanks to musical artists:
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Homage: https://homagebeats.bandcamp.com/

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