Welcome to another enlightening episode of the “Roadmap to Secure Love” podcast. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of empathetic listening in romantic relationships and how it can be a powerful tool for healing past traumas and fostering deeper connections. Let’s delve into the challenges addressed and the key takeaways that can transform […]
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Welcome to another insightful episode of the “Roadmap to Secure Love” podcast. Today, we delve into a topic that affects many couples: Desire Discrepancy. This term refers to the common issue where one partner has a higher sexual desire than the other, leading to potential misunderstandings, frustration, and emotional disconnection. Understanding Desire Discrepancy Desire Discrepancy
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Navigating relationships can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged aspects of our lives. Whether it’s with a romantic partner, a family member, or a close friend, relationships require us to constantly assess our needs, set boundaries, and make decisions that align with our emotional well-being. In a recent episode of the Roadmap
Relationships can be a beautiful journey, but they can also be incredibly challenging. One of the most frustrating experiences in a relationship is feeling stuck—when you desperately want things to change, but nothing seems to improve. If you’ve ever found yourself repeatedly asking your partner to do things differently, only to see no real change,
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In the latest episode of the “Roadmap to Secure Love” podcast, we delve into one of the most delicate and often misunderstood dynamics in relationships: high libido challenges. This topic is crucial for many couples who struggle with desire discrepancy, where one partner has a significantly higher sexual desire than the other. If you’ve ever
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In relationships, sexual desire often fluctuates. For some couples, one partner may consistently have a lower libido, creating feelings of frustration, disconnection, and even shame. This common yet challenging issue is known as desire discrepancy, and it can significantly impact a couple’s emotional and physical intimacy. In the latest episode of the Roadmap to Secure
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In relationships, it’s common to get caught up in what we call the Tit-for-Tat Cycle. This occurs when partners keep score of who does more in the relationship, leading to frustration, resentment, and emotional disconnection. In a recent episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kim and Kyle unpack this harmful dynamic, offering practical
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In relationships, we often find ourselves caught in the same arguments over and over again. We may feel stuck in a cycle of criticism, defensiveness, or withdrawal, unsure of how to change the pattern. Why does this happen, and more importantly, how can we break these negative cycles? In a recent episode of the Roadmap
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Embracing a peaceful coexistence is the heart of a relationship where partners are inclined to navigate challenging or distressing situations through avoidance, withdrawing from each other, physically and/or emotionally. Meet Olivia and Owen, a same-sex couple of mixed cultural backgrounds in their thirties. Olivia works as a freelance artist, while Owen is a writer known
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Escalating conflict involves partners who tend to seek connection and validation with strategies that are challenging and confrontational, rather than vulnerable. Why do we do this? Because our attachment system adapts to use the best strategies, (we know of), to get our needs met. Early in life, we learned that vulnerability or directly asking for
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