273 Reactivity vs Responsiveness: Emotional Triggers in Marriage and How to Handle Them

273 Reactivity vs Responsiveness: Emotional Triggers in Marriage and How to Handle Them

From The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD by Alexandra Stockwell, MD

March 11, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses how to manage emotional triggers in marriage by shifting from reactivity to responsiveness.

Emotional triggers in marriage, though inevitable, do not have to run your relationship. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell unpacks the difference between reactivity and responsiveness, showing you how to shift from automatic emotional reactions to conscious communication so you can break painful patterns, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and create the kind of connected, passionate marriage you truly want. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights, and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe This Podcast Is Produced…

People in this episode

Host: Alexandra Stockwell

Topics covered

  • emotional triggers
  • marriage
  • reactivity
  • responsiveness
  • communication
  • intimacy

Keywords

  • emotional triggers
  • marriage communication
  • intimacy skills
  • reactivity vs responsiveness
  • trust rebuilding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simplified Impact

Products: Uncompromising Intimacy

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