The Behavior Couple

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Can a good, strong, and happy marriage really exist? Can you juggle a profession, raise a family, and keep your marriage intact? Relationships are hard! Join Wladimir and Anna Marie Dorelien, NYC Licensed Behavior Analysts, and married almost 20 years, every Tuesday at 8PM EST as they tackle the good, the bad, and the ugly of marriage, work, and family using the principles of the science of behavior.

Wlad & Anna Marie


    • Apr 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Behavior Couple

    5 Characteristics happy couples share

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 32:32


    In this episode,  Wlad and Anna Marie discuss 5 characteristics that happy couples share. This is the last episode of season 1.  Season 2 promises to be even more packed with valuable tools for stronger and happier relationships, based on the science of behavior.

    Recognizing your triggers and how to respond to them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 25:39


    In this episode Wlad and Anna Marie tackle "antecedents" in behavior science or "triggers" that partners may not be even aware of that cause them to engage in behaviors that are ultimately not acceptable. They discuss what couples should do about them.

    Rules of engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 29:22


    Why is it important to set rules about how to argue in your relationship? What is and is not allowed? In this episode Wlad and Anna Marie tackle the do's and dont's of arguing from a behavioral standpoint.

    What makes you feel loved? Why is it important to let your partner know?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 28:48


    In this episode, Wlad and Anna Marie tackle the importance of identifying reinforcers and why it is crucial to functionally communicate to your partner what reinforces your feelings of love.

    What are "private events" and why do they cause communication breakdowns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 31:07


    Anna Marie and Wlad tackle communication breakdowns and how to prevent it based on the science of behavior in this second episode. 

    Who is The Behavior Couple and what is "Behavior?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 31:25


    In this first episode, Anna Marie and Wladimir provide a brief intro of themselves, how they met, and why their almost 20-year-marriage continues to grow strong.  They also explain briefly what the principle of learning is all about and why it's important for couples to understand what "behavior" means in their marriage/relationship. 

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