On Boys Podcast

America’s marriage coach, Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, says nature and nurture affect our relationships.Moms are concerned with a lot of things at once; Dads tend to focus on one thing at a time. Many moms derive a sense of security from planning ahead for all possible contingencies. Dads tend to react to life as it happens. Females generally process information more quickly than males as well because women have more language centers in the brain than men do. These differences can lead to conflict and confusion.Learning to navigate these differences can help us build stronger relationships and families.“If our relationship is strong, our ability to parent is also better,” Dr. Jacquie says. “Our ability to raise strong and whole children is better.”Healthy Relationship StrategiesEffective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship. A few strategies she recommends include:Using “I statements.” Don’t start with an accusation. Instead, calmly communicate your current mindset and needs with “I statemen