Can't Host: Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men’s Sex and Relationships Ep.70: Healing in Relationship – The Inner Work You Can’t Do Alone
May 23, 2025
Dive into the complexities of relationships as the hosts explore whether love alone is enough to sustain a partnership. They candidly discuss navigating monogamy versus non-monogamy, sharing personal experiences with jealousy and commitment fears. The episode highlights the challenges of differing lifestyles and conflicting goals, while emphasizing the inner work required to foster growth. Listeners also learn about overcoming performance anxiety and the importance of communication in maintaining intimacy.
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Love Isn't Always Enough
- Love can act as a catalyst but often isn't sufficient alone to sustain a relationship long-term.
- Couples need aligned visions, lifestyles, and compatible directions to make love work practically.
Include Energy Work In Healing
- Do energy work in addition to psychological and somatic practices to clear recurring fears and blocks.
- Addressing the energetic layer completes inner work that journaling or therapy alone may miss.
When Theory Meets Jealousy
- George describes becoming non-monogamous in belief but struggling emotionally when his boyfriend actually slept with someone.
- He had a panic attack and realized his nervous system was still aligned to monogamy despite his intellectual stance.
