# #125 10 Relationship Mistakes That Sabotage Connection Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/125-10-relationship-mistakes-that-sabotage-connection Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/125-10-relationship-mistakes-that-sabotage-connection.md Podcast: [Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636) Published: 2026-04-23T06:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/episodes/2149198506 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149198506.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/episodes/125-10-relationship-mistakes-that-sabotage-connection Duration seconds: 1187 ## Resource Are you unknowingly sabotaging your relationship? In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the top 10 losing strategies in relationships , -the subtle but destructive patterns that block connection, create resentment, and keep you from the love you truly want. You’ll learn how these behaviors, -like defensiveness, emotional withdrawal, criticism, and scorekeeping…are often rooted in fear and self-protection.  The problem? They don’t actually work. If you’ve ever found yourself: Needing to be right in an argument Shutting down emotionally Avoiding conflict to “keep the peace” Feeling unseen, resentful, or disconnected …this episode will open your eyes in the most empowering way. The good news? Awareness changes everything. You’ll walk away with practical insight to help you: Recognize your own patterns without shame Understand what’s really driving your reactions Replace “losing strategies” with connection-building behaviors Start creating more intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in your marriage This is honest, transformative work—and it can change everything. 🎧 If you're ready to strengthen your relationship and feel more connected than ever, this episode is for you. ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/episodes/125-10-relationship-mistakes-that-sabotage-connection/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/125-10-relationship-mistakes-that-sabotage-connection.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.