The Dating Den

Marni welcomes Dr.Abby Mecalf to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo dismantle pre-held beliefs about the secret to a successful relationship. Abby is a psychologist and a relationship maven who also happens to be a podcast host. Throughout this episode, they look into one of the leading causes for the failure of a relationship. And it’s not communication, it’s competition that influences the dynamics within a relationship.    *         Why do so many relationships fail? *         How to stop Comparing *         Find common ground   It’s Actually Not Just About Communication [06:42]  We’ve been told over and over again that the main reason relationships fail is bad communication. But there’s another cancer under that. And it's a competition. This is competition for resources, for time, for money, for things in the family. If you’re in competition with someone, you don’t want them to win.   That Sounds Like a We Problem [12:59] Instead of viewing an issue as one partner’s problem, look at it as a shar