Episode 55: The 5 Dysfunctions of Our Relationship

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It should come as no surprise that we love professional development books around here. And a favorite we have in common is Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. While many of these apply directly to relationships, we modified the dysfunctions to our relationship in this episode. Tune in to hear more about how absence of trust, lack of communication, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, and little fun impact our relationship.

What We Talked About in this Episode:

  • BABY WATCH- Baby Bashley is <1 week from his due date, and when you listen to this episode Ashley is either being induced or baby has arrived!

  • Catch us on Instagram (@BashleyMoyer) to stay up-to-date

  • Our shared favorite book - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

  • Be sure to check out all our favorite professional development books in Episode 47

  • While many apply directly to relationships, we thought we would adapt and adjust the 5 dysfunctions to our relationship

  • How the Absence of Trust can set a relationship up with a bad foundation

  • When Lack of Communication impacts our relationship

  • How Fear of Conflict creates to artificial harmony

  • How Lack of Commitment leads to keeping score and making sure everything is 50/50

  • When we are having Little or No Enjoyment/Fun/Love our relationship is not at its best