The Libido Fairy Podcast #118: Staying Intimate And Connected In Busy Seasons
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Dec 17, 2025 Explore strategies for maintaining intimacy during life’s chaotic seasons. Discover how to define your current relationship phase, align expectations, and reduce tension. Weekly check-ins and achievable non-negotiables like daily three-question rituals and intimacy dates are emphasized. Small acts, like six-second kisses and spicy texts, can keep the spark alive. Learn about the importance of sensual touch without pressure, ensuring both partners feel connected. Practical resources and guides are also offered to support your journey.
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Systems Outperform Expectations
- You don't fall to the level of your expectations; you fall to the level of your systems.
- Systems, not willpower, determine whether connection survives busy seasons.
Define Your Relationship Season
- Name the season your relationship is in (survival, building, spacious) with your partner.
- Use that shared label to set realistic expectations and reduce guilt and resentment.
Run Weekly Relationship Check-Ins
- Hold weekly relationship check-ins to track needs, temperature, and the season you're in.
- Treat the relationship as a third entity with its own needs alongside individual needs.