Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships Relationship Expert Dr. Sue Johnson reveals Secret to Connection
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Feb 17, 2024 
Relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson delves into the impact of emotional disconnection in relationships, emphasizing the importance of expressing softer emotions like sadness and fear. She discusses teaching empathy and attachment, understanding distressed relationships dynamics, vulnerability's role in connection, and the science of love. Insights on how relationships impact physical and emotional health are also shared.
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Underlying Cause of Fights
- Most fights are protests over emotional disconnection, not the actual topic.
- Focus on addressing the underlying emotional needs driving the conflict.
Addressing Disconnection
- Identify the patterns of disconnection in your relationship, like the "protest polka".
- Address the emotional needs and fears beneath the surface arguments.
South African Couple
- Dr. Johnson describes a South African couple in therapy.
- The husband's fear of disappointing his wife was revealed, leading to a breakthrough.