063 - Presence in Partnership: Strengthening Relationships Through Intentionality

The Present Professional

This episode of The Present Professional delves into the importance of presence in partnerships. John and Tony share their personal experience of implementing a monthly partnership check-in to keep their relationship fresh, interesting, and grounded in gratitude. By investing in relationships and being fully present for the process, listeners can learn valuable insights on nurturing and strengthening their own partnerships.
John discusses a monthly "partnership check-in" he initiated with his partner, Jordan, which involves asking open-ended questions to stay connected and support each other. Tony reflects on his relationship with Crystal, highlighting how they navigate their different communication styles and celebrate each other in ways that resonate personally. He shares a story about how they learned to celebrate birthdays in a way that suits their individual preferences, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting each other's needs.

The hosts also explore the concept of active constructive responding, a technique that enhances relationships by celebrating each other's successes in a meaningful way. They stress the importance of listening to understand rather than just to respond, and how this can improve communication and connection.

Additionally, Tony shares how understanding each other's strengths and personality traits, through tools like the StrengthsFinder and the Enneagram, has positively impacted their relationships. He explains how these assessments provide valuable insights into their individual needs and how they can better support each other.

The episode concludes with a thank you to their listeners for their continued support and an invitation to reach out with any questions or topic suggestions for future episodes.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to The Present Professional (00:00:00)

2. Episode Overview: Presence in Partnership (00:00:27)

3. Importance of Investing in Relationships (00:01:00)

4. The Concept of Partnership Check-ins (00:01:20)

5. Examples of Check-in Questions (00:02:04)

6. Monthly Routine of Partnership Check-ins (00:02:57)

7. Tony's Thoughts on Relationship Communication (00:03:44)

8. Celebrating Each Other in Relationships (00:04:17)

9. Different Styles in Relationships (00:05:28)

10. Date Night Fridays (00:06:34)

11. Importance of Presence During Dates (00:08:01)

12. Setting Aside Distractions (00:09:02)

13. Balancing Different Relationship Styles (00:10:06)

14. The Role of Listening in Relationships (00:11:16)

15. Active Constructive Responding (00:14:09)

16. Reflecting on Listening Styles (00:18:44)

17. Presence with Children (00:19:26)

18. Using Strengths in Relationships (00:20:08)

19. Empathy in Relationships (00:22:13)

20. Enneagram and Relationship Dynamics (00:23:18)

21. Closing Remarks (00:28:11)