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Five Elements of a Successful Relationship Strategy - Part 1

Uncle Marv sits down with relationship expert Emma Viglucci to discuss the common challenges that busy professionals face in their relationships. Emma shares insights from her decades of experience helping couples through her private practice, Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy.

Communication and Alignment in Relationships

Join me on a journey through the intricacies of relationship health and wellness with my esteemed guest, Emma Viglucci from Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy. We get through two of her Five Elements of a Successful Relationship Strategy to help couples thrive.

We open the conversation by acknowledging that even long-term relationships can experience challenges as the initial "honeymoon phase" fades and daily life takes over. Emma agrees, explaining that it's common for couples to stop investing the same level of effort into their relationship as they did early on. This can lead to a sense of disconnection and increased conflict if the relationship is not actively nurtured. 

Emma shares that she started her private practice, Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy, in 2000 with a focus on working with busy professionals. She found that these individuals often struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance, leading to strained relationships and neglect of personal needs. 

Emma and I dissect the habits that can deteriorate a bond, emphasizing the transformative shift from 'me' to 'we' thinking and the indispensable roles of grace and understanding. Emma's goal is to help her clients re-prioritize their relationships and personal well-being amidst the demands of their careers. 

When couples first seek Emma's help, they often report feeling disconnected, fighting frequently, and unsure if their relationship can be saved. Emma explains that her Successful Relationship Strategy addresses five key areas: communication, alignment, clarity and dynamics, connection and intimacy, and collaboration and partnership. By working through these elements, Emma helps her clients develop the tools and mindset to sustain a healthy, thriving relationship. 

Key Takeaways

  • Relationships can become strained over time as couples stop investing the same level of effort
  • Busy professionals often struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance, leading to relationship challenges
  • Emma's Successful Relationship Strategy addresses five key areas to help couples build and maintain healthy relationships

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Emma K Viglucci

Relationship Expet

Emma Viglucci, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Expert, has been in the mental health profession in varying capacities for over 20 years. She is the Founder and Director of MetroRelationship.com a psychotherapy and coaching practice specializing in working with busy professional and entrepreneurial couples who are struggling getting on the same page and feeling connected. The work helps couples create a radiant and successful relationship and meaningful life by becoming a strong partnership and increasing their connection, intimacy, and fun. Emma is the creator of the MetroRelationship™ philosophy and the Successful Relationship Strategy™.