Relationships, any kind of relationship, is hard. No matter how much we like someone, respect someone, or love someone. It seems that disagreements and fighting are inevitable. And when conflict gets to a breaking point, many of us feel the urge to simply throw in the towel. That's where Sean McBride comes in.

Sean is a couple's therapist, and he runs a practice called the Couples Counseling Center.

I actually found him on Instagram and have become a huge fan of his videos. He's helped thousands

of couples learn the skills to do the work that makes relationships succeed.

And he's got tons of practical advice.

Even if you're not in a romantic relationship,

I think you'll learn a lot from what Sean has to say.

Because in all of our relationships,

be they friends, family, or our colleagues,

we could always do a little more.

This is a bit of optimism.

I am so glad that you joined me today.

I found you on Instagram.

Yes, sir.

And you were, I mean, there's no better way to put it.

You were preaching. I'm a former pastor better way to put it, you were preaching.

I'm a former pastor.

Well, it definitely shows up.

You were preaching the most brilliant metaphor to explain why some couples cannot communicate well.

And your metaphor was that somebody is drowning. Yes.

And you're throwing facts at them. Yes. Yes. You know, I'm drowning. Well, there's a sign

that says no swimming. No swimming after dark. Yeah. It says no lifeguard. Yeah. And the amount of times that we are in relationships where somebody says, I'm in pain, I'm drowning. Yeah. It says no lifeguard. Yeah.

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