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We Can Do Hard Things · November 5, 2026 · 1h 5m

(BEST OF) Couples Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik

Dr. Orna Guralnik, star of Showtime's Couples Therapy, joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to explore the deeper dynamics behind relationship conflicts. She reveals why surface arguments like the dishwasher are about much more, and how to move past the futile debate of wants vs. needs. Guralnik explains how to use frustrations with your partner as growth opportunities, and why each relationship functions as its own mini political system. The conversation also touches on what to do when you feel unseen by your partner, offering practical insights for deeper connection.

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Preview

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What We're Really Fighting About
Dr. Guralnik explains that arguments about the dishwasher are often proxies for deeper issues like feeling unappreciated or unheard.
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Beyond Wants vs. Needs
Guralnik suggests that instead of debating whether something is a 'want' or a 'need,' partners should ask a different, more illuminating question.

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