When parenting, aligning as a team is when the two of you come together, share your perspectives, figure out your triggers and align on how you are going to deal with parenting situations. When you do that, you create something really special together. And in turn, you show your children how to navigate conflict in a positive way. Relationship Expert Stacey Martino shares some strategies to help you navigate your parenting struggles.

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Do you find yourself arguing with your partner over parenting, money, work or other day-to-day kerfuffles? You might find yourself thinking, “Why doesn’t he get it!” Maybe you’ve even started doubting your relationship. After all, if you really loved each other, you would see eye to eye, right? The answer is no. Relationship Expert Stacey Martino shares that what you are experiencing is a predictable relationship dynamic called The Accidental Alignment Predicament™.

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“I’m going to take a wild guess and assume that you like getting your way in your relationship, right? Hey, it’s ok… we all do! But what if I told you that trying to get your way is causing a big chunk of your relationship problems? And every couple navigates this challenge (sometimes multiple times a day)!”, shares Relationship Expert Stacey Martino. Read on for powerful strategies to help you navigate this challenge.

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Relationship Expert Stacey Martino shares, “People often come to me and say, “My kid is pushing my buttons. How do I get him to stop and behave?” The first problem here is the question itself. When you’re asking, “How do I get my kid to _____?” Now, I know that you have the best intentions for your kid. AND…when you ask that question, you are focused on trying to get someone else to change, so that you can be happy (and that doesn’t work), it’s Demand Parenting™. Learn why your child isn’t the one triggering you.

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When we think about what we’re looking for in a partner, one of the most important criteria is someone who can love and value us as the unique beings we are, with all of our imperfections and strengths. As we journey deeper into love, however, the differences between us begin to challenge instead of charm, and we need to develop new skills to help us return to that place of mutual warmth and trust. “One key skill is the capacity to genuinely listen”, shares Linda Carroll, author of Love Skills.

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