Ep 110: The Spartan Relationship

In the first responder world, the spouse is most often the one left at home to pick up the pieces while the officer is on shift. The impact of the career can force a spouse to become fiercely independent in unexpected areas of a relationship. Between shift work, extra duty jobs, and on call shifts, there isn’t much of a choice, BUT independence doesn’t mean disconnection! Does this independence and its accompanied behaviors spillover into the relationship much like the spillover from the job? The answer is yes, however, there is a way to combat both types of spillover.  This is about being warriors for our relationships and I know by the end of the podcast, Dana will leave you with something to apply in your relationship.    Instagram and Facebook: Full Life Counseling LLC  Flcinaz.com