Episode 358: Resolutions for Thriving Relationships (Essential Listen)

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Dec 31, 2024

Juliana Hauser, a licensed marriage and family therapist and nationally recognized expert on relationships, shares invaluable insights. She discusses effective ways to make new friends and maintain strong romantic connections without losing sight of your individuality. Tips for better online dating are provided, along with strategies for enhancing communication skills with partners. Hauser emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and cultivating supportive 'bliss buddies' to enrich personal well-being in the new year.

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ADVICE

Finding Friends

Consider how you spend your time and what activities you enjoy.
Join communities and engage in those activities to meet like-minded individuals.

INSIGHT

Making Friends is Hard

Making friends as an adult can be more challenging than dating.
Be kind to yourself during the process and recognize the lack of established rituals for friend-making.

ADVICE

Balancing Friendships and Romance

Communicate your need for friendship with your partner.
Plan and prioritize time with friends, balancing individual and group activities.

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Now is the perfect time to make some resolutions for healthy relationships in the New Year! In previous year-end episodes, we covered sexual resolutions (see episodes 155 and 253), so in this show, we’re going to focus on relationship resolutions. We’ll be talking about tips for making new friends, strengthening romantic relationships, and building a healthier relationship with yourself.

Today, we’re going to revisit one of Sex and Psychology’s Essential Listens: my interview with Dr. Juliana Hauser, which originally appeared back in episode 156. Dr. Juliana is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor who specializes in relationships, sex, and sexuality. In addition to running a private practice, she is a nationally known expert in this area whose work has appeared all over in the media.

Some of the topics we dive into include:

What are some ways of meeting new people in the new year?
How can we balance having strong friendships that don’t interfere with our romantic relationships?
How can we resolve to be better online daters in the new year?
What are some ways we can cultivate better communication skills with our partners?

You can check out Juliana’s website to learn more about her work.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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