Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Ross, Christian, and Brian host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team. Join your fellow modern husbands and have links to our podcasts, articles, and other resources to manage money and the home as a team sent to your inbox every couple of weeks by subscribing to our newsletter at modernhusbands.com. This week, we are excited to welcome Lesli Doares, a marriage and family therapist focusing largely on supporting men. Combined with her professional experience and an almost 40-year relationship with her husband, she has created a paradigm shift in marriage to become a space where both partners feel loved, respected, and included. Leslie is also the author of Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage: How to Create Your Happily Ever After with More Intention, Less Work and, Hero Husband: How to Make Your Wife (and You) Happy. For today, we will discuss strategies men can use in marriage to reduce conflict. Enjoy the show. Show Notes 0:00 Introduction 1:15 What led Leslie to become a marriage coach for men. 5:40 How couples can navigate conflicts and disagreements effectively to maintain a healthy relationship 10:01 Suggestions for parents to work together to ensure consistency in parenting styles 15:35 Some common patterns or dynamics that can contribute to marital dissatisfaction, and how can they be addressed 18:16 How to address tough and emotional conversations when you don’t have the time to talk about the issue thoughtfully 22:33 Additional communication strategies couples can use to improve their connection and understanding 25:35: Issues/challenges men face in their marriages that Leslie offers support with Website: theherohusbandproject.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeroHusband LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslidoares/ Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media! Newsletter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTok Substack