EP. 1797

07/14/25

Martha Higareda Howes

“When you say ‘I appreciate you did this,’ you know what it makes me do? It makes me wanna do more of that.”

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Martha Higareda Howes, my beautiful wife, joins me to break down the relationship principles that transformed our marriage preparation process. We dive deep into “13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do” by Amy Morin, sharing raw stories about boundary setting, emotional weaponization, and the dangerous trap of trying to fix your partner. Martha opens up about overcoming patterns from a previous narcissistic relationship and learning to communicate without walking on eggshells. You’ll walk away with the exact tools we use to have conversations that actually strengthen our bond instead of tearing it apart.

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And now let’s jump into episode 1797 of The School of Greatness!

Some Questions I Ask:

  • Why do you think married couples or couples should keep any secrets?
  • What makes a man feel appreciated?
  • How important is appreciation for a man?
  • Would you wanna say an example of not using emotions as weapons?
  • How do you think it’s the best way to create a boundary or the way that works for you?
  • What does a martyr mean in a relationship?
  • Why won’t people receive support if they’re in a martyr position?

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How ignoring small problems creates massive resentment and the simple phrase that stops this pattern
  • The difference between healthy boundaries and people-pleasing that destroys relationships
  • Why trying to fix your partner puts you above them and creates mutual resentment
  • How to communicate emotions without weaponizing them through conscious conflict resolution
  • The appreciation formula that makes both partners want to give more in the relationship
  • Plus much more…
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