Is it better to attend to what the other person is feeling or just confront the problem, feelings be damned? The lawyer and psychologist discuss their incompatible approach to communicating needs. Barron and Laurie discuss the time and place fo

The Incompatibles Episode 7: Watching TV

Jun 1st, 2023 18m 58s

Listen to The Incompatibles as they wrestle over the remote. How can a couple’s preferences be so different? What show keeps them together on the couch?

The Incompatibles Episode 6: Food

May 26th, 2023 18m 23s

Laurie takes on the great American institution called mealtime and proposes a more a’ la carte, less social approach to eating. Barron defends the tradition. From shopping for food to eating out (guess who reads the menu out loud?), incompatibi

The Incompatibles Episode 5: Vacation

May 18th, 2023 19m 58s

Separate vacations would be easier, but where’s the challenge in that? Laurie and Barron discuss how an intuitive dreamer and a sensing explorer manage a vacation. Laurie likes to stroll and savor; Barron wants to move and conquer. They both lo

The Incompatibles Episode 5: Vacation

May 18th, 2023 19m 58s

The Incompatibles Episode 4: Gifts

May 11th, 2023 17m 15s

Barron doesn’t like gifts; Laurie loves them. The Incompatibles discuss their divergent attitude toward gifts and how the two of them ever pull off a successful exchange.

The Incompatibles Episode 3: Text or Call

May 5th, 2023 16m 57s

Barron loves to pick up the phone and “visit with folks.” Laurie is horrified by the prospect. The Incompatibles debate the virtues of texting versus calling, and Laurie puts her foot down on the topic of cold calling.

The Incompatibles Episode 2: Night Owl Early Bird

Apr 28th, 2023 14m 45s

The beginning and end of the day are key times for couples’ sharing and relaxation. What happens when only one of you is present? Early Bird Barron and Night Owl Laurie discuss their incompatible circadian rhythms and how they ever find time to

The Incompatibles Episode 1: Introvert Extrovert

Apr 18th, 2023 19m 44s

Laurie uses airtime to think about what she’s going to say, and tells why this is a hallmark introvert preference. Barron counters by talking – and talking – about the joys of extroversion. As The Incompatibles discuss the challenges of introve

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