#77 Deepen Intimacy: Understand the Past and Strengthen Your Relationships

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11/12/24 • 27 min

Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating

Ready to transform your relationship? Tune into a riveting conversation where we promise you'll gain profound insights on deepening emotional and physical intimacy with your partner. Join Tamara and her special guest, therapist Stephie Flood, as they explore how past experiences and childhood influences shape our present-day connections. Stephie opens up about her unique journey into therapy, shaped by her religious upbringing and early marriage, and offers invaluable advice on recognizing and addressing these deep-seated influences for a more fulfilling relationship.
Ever wondered how family backgrounds impact your marriage? Stephie and Tamara unravel the complexities of adjusting to different family dynamics, sharing personal stories that highlight how being an only child or growing up in a bustling household affects one's tolerance for chaos. They delve into the importance of understanding each other's attachment styles, guided by insights from the book "Attached" and John Gottman's research, and discuss how these styles influence issues like jealousy and the narratives we create about our partner's past relationships.
In today's digital age, maintaining intimacy requires modern strategies. This episode offers practical tips for setting boundaries with social media and fostering transparent communication about online interactions. They also introduce two courses designed to help couples build emotional and physical intimacy, emphasizing the significance of understanding each other's love languages and emotional needs. Don't miss this episode filled with expert tips and heartfelt stories to help you and your partner connect more deeply.

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Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating - #77 Deepen Intimacy: Understand the Past and Strengthen Your Relationships

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Welcome to the Straight from the Source's Mouth .

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Podcast Frank talk about sex and dating . Hello everyone , Tamara here again . Welcome to the show . Today's guest is Stephanie Flood , and we'll be talking about deepening relationships . Be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well .

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