Relationship Advice

Understanding who we are and what we want are some of the most important things we can do for ourselves in life. It's not always easy to understand these things either. Sometimes we think we know who we are and what we want, but we're not quite sure. This is our life's work and we can always use help along the way. Listen to today's show for some great tools to understand who you are and what you want in a relationship. In this episode with Andrea Dindinger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to acknowledge and determine what it is you want The importance of not judging ourselves harshly and how to break this pattern How to find the perfectly, imperfect partner for a relationship Valuing yourself when choosing a partner The importance of shifting your focus from yourself when dating Tools and exercises to help determine what it is that you want And much more! SponsorsLike A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a people pleaser? It's not the worst thing in the world to identify as one, however, you may be sacrificing your own happiness in the name of keeping everyone around you happy. You may also grow resentful and have a lot of anxiety around keeping those around you happy. Listen to today's show to learn how to create boundaries, communicate your needs and live a more fulfilling life. In this episode with Tonya Lester, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Traits that may indicate you're a people pleaser and need to create better boundaries for yourself Learning how to engage in healthy conflict instead of always saying yes or bending over backwards to assist others The importance of not talking ourselves out of our feelings How to understand and communicate your expectations in relationships The importance and tools for identifying our needs and communicating them in relationships And much more! SponsorsBetterHelp: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is a big idea to try to understand. What is love? How does everything around us affect how we view and experience love? What we think is love may not actually be love, but a misconstrued idea of it based on a huge number of factors. All this is to say that love can be complicated! Listen to today's show for a fun and insightful conversation about what love is and how to think about it for yourself. We all need more love in our lives and this show will help you find it. In this episode with Humble The Poet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How what we think love is may not actually be love and why this is the case Why we tend to pick what's familiar rather than what's good for us What love actually is and how to think about it Understanding love and how you experience it in relationships How to unlearn the misconstrued ideas about love we may be holding on to Loving yourself more and tips to do so And much more! Don't forget to order the book! HOW TO BE LOVE(d): Simple Truths For Going Easier On Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way To A Better LifeSponsorsDipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO.Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.BetterHelp: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money can create a lot of stress in a relationship. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate money and finances in your relationship from one of the world leaders in personal finance advice. In this episode with Ramit Sethi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get on the same page with your partner around your finances Understanding you and your partner's money psychology and building your version of a 'rich life' together The importance of proactively talking with your partner about money and how to do it The value of planning fun things to do together with your money while creating your relationship bucket list Understanding your money lens and how valuable this can be when tackling money issues And much more! SponsorsLike A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing what we want and what is good for us in a relationship is not always easy. In today's episode we break down many relationship myths and work to get to the bottom of what you should be looking for both when seeking a partner or if you're currently in a relationship. Buckle up, there's a ton of great insight in today's show!In this episode with Jillian Turecki, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Examining our history and learning what it is we should be looking for in a relationship What to think about if you're constantly entering relationships that are not good for you The importance of asking for what you want in relationships Unpacking the myth that a relationship will save you How to think about commitment during early stages of dating And much more! SponsorsBetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDOJulie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today.Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self inquiry will help us better understand ourselves and improve all of the relationships in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to take on the journey of understanding ourselves better. In this episode with Dr. Tara Well, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Mirror meditation techniques to learn more about yourself How to deal with our inner critic Specific exercises and tools to deal with anxiety How to shift your focus to better navigate difficult emotions Processing criticism in your relationship and with yourself And much more! SponsorsDipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gratitude can improve all areas of your life including your relationships. It's easy to focus on the negative and much harder to be thankful for the life we have. It's the season of gratitude and there's no better time to start a gratitude practice than now. Listen to today's show to learn some valuable tips for creating more gratitude in your life. In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Benefits of self compassion and gratitude Tools and practices to implement more gratitude into your life today Teaching kids about gratitude Paying attention and creating appreciation for the stunning moments of our lives And much more! SponsorsBetterHelp. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developing intimacy and passion in your relationship is an important way to feel more connected and fulfilled. Listen to today's show for a variety of amazing tips and practices specifically to bring more intimacy and passion into your relationship today!In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The myth of compromise in your relationship and how to create uncompromising intimacy Why withholding your desires is toxic for your relationship How to reignite the passion in your relationship Key tips for communicating with your partner about your desires How finding the erotic in the everyday will improve your relationship And much more! SponsorsPaired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDOJulie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today.Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. Our goal should not be to avoid conflict, but to navigate it in a healthy and respectable manner. Listen to today's show for a detailed overview about understanding conflict and how to navigate it better in your relationships. In this episode with Marlene Chism, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to recognize conflict in your relationship The importance of understanding your narrative around conflict in your relationship How to communicate in the most productive way during conflict The key understanding that our stories are the sources of our own suffering Important questions to ask yourself and your partner before, during and after conflict How to listen better during conflict and why listening is so important And much more! SponsorsDipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO.Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only human to have negative emotions. Oftentimes these negative emotions can consume us and greatly affect our lives and relationships. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and tools to better deal with your negative emotions. In this episode with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How negative emotions will show up in your relationships Understanding that problems in our relationships start with us The importance of being kind to ourselves when dealing with negative emotions How to better deal with anger, jealousy and confusion The important practice of understanding that the only way to truly be happy is from within Tools for practicing self love and compassion And much more! SponsorsLumi Labs Microdose Gummies are infused with entry-level doses of THC, so you can feel just the right amount of good to feel healthier and perform better. To learn more and to get free shipping and 30% off your first order, go to microdose.com and use the code IDO.Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices