Conversations with Dr. Jennifer What To Do When Things Need to Change in Your Relationship
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, joins to share her insights on relationship dynamics. She emphasizes that recognizing your role in current patterns is key to fostering change. The conversation touches on navigating tensions when partners seek change, the impact of traditional roles, and addressing resentment for growth. Dr. Finlayson-Fife advocates for self-awareness and honest communication as essential tools for creating deeper connection and passion in relationships.
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Own Your Life's Architecture
- We are the architects and choosers of our own lives and must cultivate personal clarity and strength.
- Standing up for what benefits us ultimately benefits our family and relationship too.
Women's Role Tensions in Relationships
- Women often experience a greater burden in family and household roles due to biology and upbringing.
- This can create tension and conflict as women seek autonomy and evolve their identity beyond caregiving.
Resentment From Self-Denial
- Women frequently over-identify with meeting others' desires, neglecting their own wishes over time.
- This imbalance often leads to resentment and a crisis of self that fuels a desire for change.
