From the magnificent Midwest, it's the Suzanne Benker Show, where men and women are equal in value, but wildly different by nature.

Join us here every week when we have unfiltered conversations about love and marriage, work and family, and everything in

between. If you need some confirmation, some affirmation, or some inspiration, you have landed in the

right place. This podcast is all about exposing the false cultural narratives that are undermining

your ability to be successful in love.

So today we're going to discuss why knowing how to handle conflict is a must in order for your

relationship to thrive. But first, a few quick announcements.

First of all, I wanted to thank you all

for bearing with me as I get going again here

with the podcast.

Since I last recorded, my husband Bill had two minor surgeries.

Our daughter graduated from college, and wait for it, I got COVID.

So I have been down for the count for several weeks and I've been so frustrated about not being able to get in front of this microphone for you all, but I can finally say that I am back in action.

So once again, thank you for your patience.

I also have some super exciting news. My podcast producer Kelsey, who you've heard me all talk about,

is pregnant. If you've been following me for some time, you know about Kelsey.

She's even been on the program once or twice.

And she and her drummer husband, whose name is Andres, he's from Columbia,

moved to Nashville from Florida about a year and a half ago,

and they got settled there and are now going to be parents.

And I am over the moon for them and know they're going to be

great parents. So just a shout out to them. Next, if you'd like to become a subscriber to the

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