186 - How 6 Hours A Week Could Save Your Relationship

186 - How 6 Hours A Week Could Save Your Relationship

From Anger Secrets by Alastair Duhs

May 24, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 186

About this episode

Alastair Duhs discusses seven simple habits to improve relationships, emphasizing the importance of small, intentional moments over grand gestures.

For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . In this episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs walks through seven simple habits, drawn from the research of relationship psychologist Dr. John Gottman, that can fundamentally change how connected, loved and secure you and your partner feel. Whether your relationship has drifted into silence, feels more like a housemate arrangement or simply lacks the warmth it once had, these habits show exactly where to start. Rather than offering grand romantic gestures or an overhaul of your entire week, Alastair explains how just six intentional hours, built from small, consistent moments, can rebuild a relationship from the inside out. And the good news is, most of what he shares takes minutes , not hours. Key Takeaways: Most couples don't fall apart because of one big thing. They drift apart because of 100 small things, and the same is true in reverse. Small habits can erode a relationship, and small habits can rebuild it. The way you say goodbye in the morning sets the emotional tone for both of you for hours afterwards. A moment of real contact before you part, a hug, a kind word, genuine eye contact, is worth far…

People in this episode

Host: Alastair Duhs

Topics covered

  • anger management
  • relationship advice
  • communication
  • emotional connection
  • habits

Keywords

  • anger control
  • relationship habits
  • emotional tone
  • couples connection
  • small moments

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