Sharon Flicker
Clinical psychologist researching intimate relationships, consensual non-monogamy, and love languages. Associate Professor of Psychology at California State University – Sacramento.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 37min
SIO479: Does Speaking Your Partner's "Love Language" Foster a Happier Relationship?
In a deep dive with Dr. Sharon Flicker, a clinical psychologist researching relationships, listeners explore the intricacies of love languages. Sharon discusses her research on whether speaking your partner's love language genuinely enhances relationship satisfaction. She highlights that satisfaction with partner behavior matters most, regardless of primary love languages. Additionally, Sharon suggests that expanding beyond the five love languages could offer a richer understanding of love, introducing new themes like 'giving space' as essential to connection.
Jan 7, 2025 • 32min
Episode 360: What’s Your Love Language?
Join Dr. Sharon Flicker, a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at California State University – Sacramento, as she dives into the intriguing world of love languages. Discover the five love languages and whether everyone has a primary one. Learn how speaking your partner's love language can boost relationship satisfaction and which languages are most effective. Flicker unveils surprising findings from her new study and critiques existing research, highlighting the need for more depth in understanding love languages in diverse relationships.
