Connect First, Communicate Later: The Secret to Relationship Success | Jake & Gino Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of relationships with none other than Bruce Muzik—a globally recognized relationship expert with over 25 years of experience and a viral TEDx Talk boasting over 3 million views!  What You'll Learn:Bruce's personal journey from heartbreak to helping 20,000+ couples save their relationships.Why "connecting first, communicating later" is the game-changing approach to better communication.The science behind emotional triggers and why we "fight stupid."How to maintain a full "love tank" and build emotional intimacy.Rituals and tools to strengthen your bond—like the appreciation journal and the power of touch.  Plus, don't miss hilarious moments, including Jake's epic dog-decision drama and Gino's unexpected dive into mini-donkey parenting! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT below with your biggest relationship takeaway!   Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction   03:39 - Realizing "I am the Problem" and Starting Lover's First Fight   09:59 - Trust-Building and Calming Emotional Triggers   15:09 - The Concept of the "Love Tank" and How to Keep It Full   17:52 - The Appreciation Journal and Why It Works   20:20 - Signs You Need Relationship Help Sooner Than Later   29:53 - The Three Stages of Love and How to Reach Mature Love   40:39 - Gino's Farm Story and Mini-Donkeys   42:12 - The Importance of Vulnerability and Emotional Honesty   46:08 - Gino Wraps it Up     Connect with Bruce Muzik:Website: loveatfirstfight.comFree Relationship Repair Course Available!    Recommended Resources:"The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman"The Power of Vulnerability" by Brené Brown"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/