💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

6.57 – Dealing With Unequal Coping Capacities: Not everyone manages stress the same way, and expecting symmetry creates frustration. Some recover quickly; others need time or solitude. Recognizing this difference prevents judgment. Instead of labeling one partner “stronger,” couples can view coping as complementary strengths. The more composed person offers steadiness; the more sensitive one provides depth and empathy. Balance happens when both validate each other’s style. Open dialogue about what helps or hurts during stress fosters mutual understanding. Over time, awareness of differing capacities transforms imbalance into harmony. Each partner learns that emotional diversity is not weakness—it’s part of what keeps a relationship resilient and multidimensional.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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