In this episode, Dr. Mark Hicks discusses the essential elements of sustaining healthy relationships. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in doing small, easy things rather than relying on grand gestures. The conversation explores how relationships should not be viewed as battles to be won but rather as a dance to be enjoyed. Dr. Hicks provides insights on the dangers of control in relationships and encourages listeners to focus on building connections through appreciation and everyday actions.

Takeaways

• Relationships are about doing what is easy consistently.
• We are not meant to live in crisis; constant crisis indicates dysfunction.
• Small gestures like saying thank you are crucial for relationship health.
• Grand gestures do not sustain relationships; they are bonuses.
• Control in relationships leads to conflict and dysfunction.
• Relationships should be viewed as a dance, not a battle.
• Focus on the little things to build a strong foundation.
• Consistency in actions is key to maintaining healthy relationships.
• Dysfunctional patterns from upbringing can affect adult relationships.
• Everyone deserves happy, healthy, thriving relationships.

Dr. Mark A. Hicks, author of the book 'Learning Love,' provides tangible, real-life insights on how to build healthy, happy, thriving relationships, even if you come from a dysfunctional family background, have been through a divorce, or struggled with relationships in the past. Love isn't about fate. Love is a skill set, and this is the place to learn that skill set as we spend some time learning love.

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