Aug 18

346. Why You Stay: The Brain Science of Trauma Bonding and How to Break Free

You know the relationship isn’t healthy. Your friends see it. You feel it. So why can’t you let go? Maybe you’ve said something like:"They’re not perfect, but we have a deep connection.""When it’s good, it’s really good.""I know I should leave, but I just can’t." Today we’re divi ... Show More

43m 13s

Aug 11

345. Forgiveness Is a One-Person Job: Why You Don’t Need Them to Feel Better

We’re taught that forgiveness is a mutual thing. That it’s about making amends, talking it through, hugging it out. But the truth, the freeing and maybe painful truth, is that forgiveness isn’t a two-person process. It never has been. Today you’ll learn all about reclaiming forgi ... Show More

33m 37s

Jul 28

Season 8 Sneak Peek: New Format, Big News, and How to Get Involved

In this teaser for Season 8, Abby shares a quick update on what’s changing and what’s staying the same on the Relationships Made Easy podcast. You’ll hear about the exciting launch of her second podcast (Workplace Therapy) and how you can help shape Season 8 by sending in your qu ... Show More

13m 31s

Nov 2021

Making Your Relationship a Priority

Let your partner know your relationship is a priority by showing them with your actions, instead of just telling them with words. On this episode of Small Things Often, we’ll give you some ideas how to do this — and build loyalty and trust.

3m 23s

Nov 2023

#375 - What to Do When Your Partner Pulls Away

Is your partner pulling away? It can be an unnerving experience, especially when you don't know why your partner seems checked out lately. But you can use this as an opportunity to gain clarity about how your partner is feeling in your relationship and start a conversation that b ... Show More

58m 13s

Dec 2024

Should You Wait for Your Partner to Get Their Life Together?

When you’re ambitious and driven, what do you do if your partner isn’t quite on the same path? This week, we’re diving into a listener’s story about dating since childhood and navigating a relationship where career goals and ambition are creating tension. 💡 What We’ll Cover: • H ... Show More

44m 46s

Nov 2023

#47 - Should You Tell Your Partner About Relationship Anxiety?

Should you tell your partner about your relationship anxiety? If so, how? I’m often asked questions like: "How much should you disclose about your relationship anxiety to your partner to avoid making them feel bad or scared?" Today I’m answering that question and telling you: 3 t ... Show More

31m 48s

Jun 11

"Am I being unreasonable?" - Realistic & Unrealistic Expectations in Dating & Relationships

In this episode, we dive into one of the most confusing and emotionally charged questions in relationships: “Am I asking for too much?”Whether you’ve felt guilty for needing more closeness, unsure about asking for more emotional connection, or confused when to expect what in dati ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2024

Husbands and Wives Have This OPPOSING Marriage Goal and They Don’t Realize It: Episode 364

Does it ever feel like you and your partner have different goals or even that your needs are conflicting with one another? This can be obvious when one partner is saying they need more quality time and the other is saying they need more time for themselves. But there is another c ... Show More

24m 56s

May 2024

How Do You Know If They're Really Into You? | Relationships, Green Flags, & Communication - EP. 23

In this episode we give our opinion on some of the hard hitting questions in relationships. When is the right time to say I love you? How do you know if someone's actually into you? What are green flags to look for? & so much more! Enjoy xoxoxox

50m 25s

Sep 2024

Partner not listening to you? Do this...

Does your partner tune you out, or get defensive and withdrawn when you try to get vulnerable with them? Check you're not accidentally repelling them by doing this one thing. If you prefer to watch the IG live you can do so here Anxious to Spacious, my women's group, starts Octob ... Show More

18m 22s

Mar 2025

How to Maintain Emotional Intimacy (For Both Partners) When You’ve Been Together a Long Time: Episode 387

Emotional intimacy is a key part of your having high satisfaction in your marriage. The challenge becomes maintaining this the longer you are together with your partner. There are a number of reasons for this that you will hear in this episode, one of the obvious ones being that ... Show More

36m 3s

Feb 2022

How to Get in the Mood for Love-Making

Has passion faded from your relationship? Just not feeling it anymore? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being intentional about love-making can bring desire and passion back for you and your partner.

4m 6s

047 How to Make Your Partner Feel Like a...