The Dating Den

Marni welcomes relationship expert Jayson Gaddis into the Den to discuss lessons gleaned from his latest book, Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships. In addition to being an author and coach who teaches people how to do relationships, Jayson is also the host of the long-running The Relationship School Podcast.    Key takeaways from this episode:  What is conflict in a relationship Tips for working through conflict in a relationship Becoming a relational leader Creating a baseline of where feels good to both partners Avoiding inner conflict   Identifying and Resolving Conflicts in Relationships [2:26] Jayson defines conflict as a rupture, disconnection, or an unresolved issue between two people. Conflict can be voiced or the stuff we are not saying. We are all challenging when it comes to interpersonal dynamics. especially if we live together.  Silence is one of the worst conflicts. It can be extremely brutal for some. Those most susceptible to silence or a lack of r