Don’t Run From Tension – Stephen Curry’s Marriage Wisdom
About this episode
The episode discusses how embracing tension in marriage, as advised by Stephen Curry, can lead to healthier relationships.
What if the secret to a thriving marriage isn’t avoiding conflict… but learning to lean into it? In this episode, Sharla and Robert explore NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s powerful marriage advice from his recent interview with Michelle Obama: “We don’t run away from the tension on the daily.” They unpack why this simple idea is backed by decades of research from John and Julie Gottman, Terry Real, and divorce lawyers — and why so many couples still resist it. You’ll learn: Why 69% of relationship problems are perpetual (and why that’s actually good news) How the 5:1 positive-to-negative ratio works in real life — and what happens when it doesn’t over 5–10 years The compounding effect of small, unaddressed negatives (and how it leads to “falling out of love slowly, then all at once”) Practical ways to reframe tension, use soft startups, get underneath gridlocked issues, and repair quickly Whether you’ve been married 5 years or 25, this episode will shift how you see conflict in your relationship. Resources & Links Mentioned: Michelle Obama’s IMO Podcast with Stephen & Ayesha Curry (full episode) Medium Article: “Stephen Curry’s Best Marriage Advice Is Backed by…
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