“What Happened to Our Relationship Connection?’ Tips for feeling Closer Again - Dr. Dave Schramm
In this webinar Dave will teach us tips to strengthen our connection with our partners and learn how to push back on the daily distractions of our lives. Informing us of the 8 “D’s” of disconnection and 10 cups of connection, Dave gives a multitude of good advice and the do’s and don’ts in your marriage.
Time Markers
0:00 – Introduction: Who is Dave Schramm?
3:02 – Schramm Family
5:00 – What do you want for your marriage?
5:29 – It’s about connection
7:23 – Relationship pool – cups of connection
8:42 – 3 Fundamental Needs
11:30 – 8 “D’s” of Disconnection
11:55 – Drifting – attention deficit dilemma
13:15 – Darts and Daggers – we get mad and mean too quick
14:42 – Disruptions to daily life
15:48 – Distance
16:48 – Destructive decisions
17:55 – Disagreements and defensiveness
19:12 – Daily hassles
20:03 – Digital distractions
23:32 – Relationship needs circle
26:32 – Negativity cycle
27:27 – A better we starts with a better me
31:20 – Turn outward
33:34 – 5 Love languages
35:52 – 10 cups of connection
41:50 – You can improve your connection
45:25 – Q&A
About Dave Schramm:
Dave Schramm received degrees from Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University and Utah State University with a Ph.D. from Auburn University in Family Studies. He then settled with his family in Columbia, Missouri where he traveled and taught in the department of Human Development and Family Science until 2016 when he took a faculty/extension position at Utah State University, where he currently resides and loves!
Dave Schramm Links:
https://www.instagram.com/drdaveschramm/?hl=en
https://www.drdavespeaks.com/meet-dr-dave
Insights
Lack of attention results in loss of connection, make your partner a priority above all things. Consider the things you can do for each other and take a step in the right direction.
Invites:
- Recognize your “D’s” of disconnection and decrease the leaks in your relationship pool
- Search inward – take time for yourself and figure out what you really need. A new you begin with a new view
- Then turn outward – look at your current relationship and see what you can do to add cups of connection to your relationship pool.
Visit out site for FREE relationships resources and regular giveaways:
Facebook: StrongerMarriage.org
Instagram: @strongermarriagelife
YouTube: @UtahMarriageCommission