Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy 473: Happy New Relationship!
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Jan 3, 2025 Kick off the New Year by reflecting on the habits that hinder your relationship. The hosts encourage personal responsibility in making changes rather than waiting for your partner. Discover the balance between self-awareness and emotional growth for better intimacy. They also explore managing anxiety in relationships through self-regulation techniques. Hear personal commitments from the hosts for a healthier partnership, all while emphasizing the importance of open communication and meaningful gestures of love.
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New Year's Relationship Challenge
- Examine your own contributions to negative relationship cycles.
- Focus on changing yourself instead of waiting for your partner to change.
Laurie's Resolution: Self-Regulation Through Meditation
- Laurie, a self-proclaimed pursuer, recognizes her tendency to overthink and become anxious in relationships.
- To combat this, she commits to meditating for 10 minutes daily to improve self-regulation and reduce anxiety's impact.
George's Resolution: Acknowledging the "Ouch"
- Withdrawers often dismiss emotional ouches, prioritizing other things.
- George, a withdrawer, aims to acknowledge these ouches to improve self-awareness and emotional engagement.