#156: Space With A Plan: Navigating Relationship Timeouts Intentionally

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In this episode, Staci, Tom & Brooke discuss the importance of navigating space in relationships. They emphasize the need for emotional space and the instinctual need to reconnect and understand oneself. They explore the consequences of ignoring the need for space and the coping mechanisms that often arise during this phase. The Bartleys highlight the benefits of taking planned space in a relationship, including improved communication, mutual understanding, and personal growth. They stress the importance of having a plan and purpose during the space phase to ensure a positive outcome. 

The episode concludes with a case study illustrating the transformative power of taking space with intention. This conversation explores the importance of space and self-reflection in relationships. It emphasizes the need for a plan when taking space and highlights the benefits of the Roadmap program. The conversation also discusses the process of dating again and exploring possibilities in relationships. It emphasizes the importance of creating a vision and evaluating core categories in relationships. The conversation concludes by discussing the concept of completion and understanding in relationships and the difference between space with a plan and space without a plan. It encourages listeners to find the glitter in difficult times and pursue what they truly want.

Takeaways

• Space in relationships is a crucial aspect that should be navigated with intention and purpose.
• Ignoring the need for emotional space can lead to emotional depletion and relationship breakdown.
• Coping mechanisms during the space phase, such as risky behavior or seeking validation from others, can further complicate the situation.
• Taking planned space in a relationship can lead to improved communication, mutual understanding, and personal growth.
• Having a plan and purpose during the space phase is essential for a positive outcome and transformation in the relationship. Taking space in a relationship allows individuals to get in touch with themselves and understand their needs and desires.
• Crafting a plan for space is essential to navigate the challenges and expectations that arise during this time.
• The Roadmap program helps individuals come home to themselves and gain clarity about their role in the relationship.
• Dating again and exploring possibilities can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the dynamics of the relationship.
• Creating a vision and evaluating core categories in relationships helps establish agreements and avoid conflicts.
• Building success and developing new skills together strengthens the relationship and creates a sense of co-creation.
• Completion and understanding in relationships are essential for growth and transformation.
• Having a plan during space allows for better communication and prevents misunderstandings.
• The purpose of space and the Roadmap program is to create a better understanding of oneself and the relationship.
• Finding the glitter in difficult times and pursuing what one truly wants leads to personal growth and fulfillment.

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