Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell 274: The Challenge to Grow Up with Dr. Corey Allan
Nov 14, 2025
Dr. Corey Allan, a licensed therapist and host of Sexy Marriage Radio, dives into enlightening discussions about common marital struggles. He emphasizes that these challenges are invitations for personal growth and emotional maturity. The conversation explores how misunderstandings often fuel conflicts, the risks of transactional intimacy, and the importance of loving each other as they are. Corey also discusses the significance of commitment vs. complacency, urging couples to pursue meaning and joy over mere happiness in their relationships.
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Sexual Struggles Are Built To Grow You
- Sexual problems in marriage are common and often built into the work of marriage.
- Challenges invite growth and force us to mature rather than indicate failure.
Elevator Moment With A Listener
- Corey shares being recognized at a therapists' training elevator as 'Corey from Dallas' and 'Sexy Marriage Radio'.
- A listener identified him, which surprised the other attendees.
Conflicts Are About Meaning, Not Facts
- Most conflicts aren't about the surface issue but the meanings attached to it.
- Understanding each other's meanings reveals where growth and flexibility are needed.