Love-15? More Like Love-Fault! Djokovic's Guide to Surviving Couple's Conflicts (With a Side of Gluten-Free Wisdom)

The Tone Down Tango

Ah the dreaded tone of voice. It's like when the umpire makes a questionable call at Roland Garros – you feel the injustice the burning rage... but you gotta keep it cool right? Apparently a simple eye roll can be as devastating as a Federer forehand to the soul. This Mark Travers guy a psychologist calls it 'contempt.' Contempt! Sounds like something you'd find in a Shakespearean play not a Tuesday night argument about whose turn it is to empty the dishwasher. My advice? 'Be present,' as my guru would say and maybe try naming the emotion not blaming your partner. Easier said than done I know. Sometimes I feel like telling the line judge a thing or two but hey gotta channel that inner peace that 'peace and love' vibe you know?

Family Feuds: When Your In Laws Play Better Tennis Than You

Family relations. Now this is a tough one. It's like playing doubles with someone who keeps poaching your shots. You love them but you also want to strangle them… metaphorically of course! Apparently these fights boil down to feeling unsupported. It's like when the crowd is cheering for your opponent – you feel like the whole world is against you! But you can't let it get to you. You need to reassure each other that you're a team even if your mother in law thinks her gluten laden cookies are better than your raw vegan energy balls. 'How can we find a solution that meets both of our needs and values?' That's the key folks. It’s about finding that delicate balance like hitting the perfect drop shot.

The Chore Wars: Sink Full of Dishes or Souls?

Household chores. Oh the endless battle! It's not about the dishes people it's about the invisible load. It's like carrying the weight of the entire Serbian nation on your shoulders during the Davis Cup except you're just trying to remember to buy almond milk and schedule the kids' dentist appointments. Mark Travers is right it’s about recognition. So give your partner a shout out! A simple 'Thank you' can be more powerful than a perfectly executed backhand winner. And maybe just maybe create a chore chart that doesn't look like it was designed by a Byzantine emperor. Fairness is key but let's be honest whoever does the laundry gets to decide what temperature to wash the whites. That's just common sense.

Communication Catastrophes: Lost in Translation (Like My Visa Application?)

Communication styles. Now this is where things get tricky. It's like trying to explain your dietary choices to someone who thinks ketchup is a vegetable. By the time you're arguing about how you're arguing the original point is long gone. Apparently the key is to avoid defensiveness criticism and stonewalling. Easier said than done when you're trying to explain why you need to meditate for two hours before every match. But according to this psychologist guy the 'five second rule' is useful. A designated safe word that signals 'time out'. Like when you need a bathroom break after a gruelling rally… It’s a chance to reset to breathe to remember why you actually like this person in the first place.

Finding Balance: It's All About the Serve (and the Return)

Ultimately relationships are like tennis matches. There will be ups and downs winning streaks and unexpected losses. But the key is to keep showing up to keep communicating and to keep trying to understand your partner. And remember a little bit of humor can go a long way. So next time you're in a fight try cracking a joke. Or maybe just offer your partner a gluten free cookie. You never know it might just save your marriage. 'We are all one. Everything is energy.' Namaste!

Djokovic's Final Ace: A Word From Our Sponsor (Sort Of)

And that's all folks! Remember to breathe stay grounded and maybe take Mark Travers' course... or just watch me win another Grand Slam. Either way you're bound to learn something. Oh and don't forget to sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter. I heard they have some great tips for success even if they don't involve hitting a tennis ball with superhuman precision. Peace and love... and maybe a little bit of gluten free pasta.