This week, Gabrielle sits down with Abby Medcalf to discuss the real reason relationships f%cking fail. Abby shares that communication is often the thing to blame in relationships, but it typically always stems from a pattern of keeping score. She shares her advice for solving problems together and making communication the top priority. She also shares how to engage the conversation with better prompts, like asking open-ended questions to foster understanding and avoid criticism. Lastly, they discuss Abby's book "Be Happily Married: Even if Your Partner Won't Do a Thing" and the importance of ensuring personal happiness before entering a new relationship. Remember, you start your new relationship in the same emotional state as the last relationship so you need to love the sh%t out of yourself first! This is such a fun episode, and we can't wait for you to listen!    You can find Abby on Instagram, her website, and be sure to check out her book here!    Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:  Lume — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod  Bombas — Go to Bombas.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk for 20% off your first purchase.   ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/GABRIELLE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.    Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices