Not feeling loved and connected with your partner? You may not be receiving or giving enough empathy in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to give or receive more empathy and create more love in the relationship.
In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to be present to the feelings of your partner and e ... Show More
Jul 6
Breaking Old Patterns for Deeper Love with Stefanos Sifandos
FREE 10 Day Couples Challenge Check out Relationship Academy! In this episode, we talk with Stefanos Sifandos about how old wounds, relational patterns, and emotional reactivity can shape the way we show up in love. He shares why healthy relationships require self-awareness, repa ... Show More
57m 9s
Jun 27
What Our Withdrawer Spouse Can Teach Us
FREE 10 Day Couples Challenge Check out Relationship Academy! In this episode, we explore what pursuers can learn from withdrawer partners instead of seeing them as the “problem” in the relationship. Withdrawers often bring steadiness, pacing, self-regulation, and a needed remind ... Show More
54m 8s
Apr 2025
#183: How to Be a Better Partner
<p>When we think about improving our relationships, we’re often focused on what <em>isn’t</em> working — what our partner could do differently, how we’re not getting our needs met, where communication is breaking down.</p><p>But in this episode, I want to invite a slightly differ ... Show More
22m 19s
May 2023
107. How to Make Your Relationship Happier with Ricky Arenson
<p>If you aren’t feeling as loved, appreciated, or valued as you would like in your relationship this episode is for you. </p>
<p>In this episode, Ricky talks about how to make people feel valued and happy, what it takes to feel more like a team, and what makes relationships work ... Show More
53m 23s
Jun 2024
2204: Self-Interest is Not Selfish in Relationships by Alli Hoff Kosik with Gottman on Setting Healthy Boundaries
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2204: Embracing your own needs isn't selfish; it can actually strengthen your relationship. Alli Hoff Kosik emphasizes the ... Show More
10m 11s
Feb 2023
102. How bids for connection can create a deeper relationship
<p>If you’ve ever felt like your relationship is lacking connection, you feel ignored, or your partner dismisses you, this podcast is for you. In this episode, we talk about what a bid for connection is, and how understanding them and turning towards them can create emotional int ... Show More
11m 46s
Sep 2021
Love Language Quiz | E265
What is your love language? What’s your partner’s? If you don’t know, you may be accidentally hurting each other’s feelings, creating disconnection, and stoking resentment without even realizing it. Understanding love languages — and acting accordingly — can change everything in ... Show More
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