Is compromise really the gold standard for healthy relationships?

In this episode of Differentiated Love and Sex, Catherine Robuck, relationship coach, & Jackie Aston, certified therapist, make the case that compromise — done the wrong way — can quietly breed resentment, scorekeeping, and control.

They break down:

• Why "meeting in the middle" often leaves both partners unhappy

• The difference between genuine compromise and disguised control

• How scorekeeping damages intimacy over time

• What to do when desire mismatches show up in your sex life

• A simple technique for getting to the real root of any conflict

Whether you're navigating household responsibilities, bedtime routines, or sexual frequency, this conversation will change the way you approach disagreement with your partner.