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The Trained Partner Blog

Practical relationship coaching from Travis Dixon — pulled from his book I Am A Dog: The Discipline of Becoming a Trained Partner. Real talk about communication, shutdown, apologies, trust, and the discipline of partnership.

May 19, 2026

The 50/50 Marriage Myth: Why Trained Partners Aim for 100/100

If you've read enough relationship advice, you've seen the line: "a healthy marriage is 50/50."

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May 12, 2026

How to Apologize Without Making Excuses (And Why "I'm Sorry, But…" Doesn't Count)

There's a sentence almost every couple has said to each other at least once. It's the sentence that ends arguments without resolving them. It feels…

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May 05, 2026

Communication Isn't a Courtroom. It's a Locker Room.

Most couples don't argue. They cross-examine.

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April 28, 2026

Why Does My Husband Shut Down? (What's Really Happening, and How to Talk to Him About It)

You ask him what's wrong and he says "nothing." You bring up the thing that's been bothering you for two weeks and he goes quiet — not angry quiet,…

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