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1937: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Maintaining a Strong Marriage or Relationship

Oct 22, 2023

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Tamsen Firestone, Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association, discusses 3 principles to keep love alive in a relationship. Topics include maintaining independence, understanding & empathizing with your partner, silencing the critical inner voice, and expressing love openly and vulnerably.

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Active participation in loving behaviors is essential for maintaining love and intimacy in a relationship.

Maintaining a strong sense of independence and autonomy while valuing and supporting your partner's individuality is crucial for sustaining romance.

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Participate in the Act of Love

Taking active steps to foster love and intimacy in a relationship is more effective than passively relying on the feeling of being in love. Actively participating in the act of loving involves behaviors such as offering emotional and physical affection, expressing tenderness and compassion, and sharing activities and interests with your partner. It also entails accepting and appreciating love directed towards you.

Introduction

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Maintaining Independence and Empathy in a Relationship

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Three Principles to Keep Love Alive in a Relationship

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Maintaining a Strong and Passionate Relationship

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The Importance of Regular Check-Ins in a Relationship

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Tamsen Firestone talks about 3 principles to keep love alive

Episode 1937: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Maintaining a Strong Marriage or Relationship

Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).

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