Do you ever think about the first impression you make when you walk into a room? Are you always the one offering up unsolicited advice? Do you find it difficult to connect in a conversation? Dr. Jennifer Freed is here to provide tools so that we can listen better and relate deeper. This episode will help you leave any social setting feeling more confident and at ease. Dr. Freed is here to teach us how to apply these same tools to romantic relationships. She explains the eight stages of love and details how to navigate communication and conflict as you progress through each of the stages, and explains why it’s natural to experience doubt and insecurity as you move past the honeymoon phase. If you want to communicate more effectively in romantic relationships, friendships and even in the bedroom, this episode is for you.