43: Esther Boykin on Making Date Night Work For Your Relationship

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Don’t Punish the Vulnerability You’ve Been Begging For

This episode explores the common relationship dynamic where one partner struggles to share vulnerably, and when they finally do, they’re met with criticism, correction, or defensiveness. The hosts explain how these responses unintentionally “punish” vulnerability and reinforce sh ...  Show more

Attachment Styles on First Dates (What to Watch For)

This episode explores how attachment styles subtly show up on first dates and what to watch for without overanalyzing every interaction. The hosts emphasize that instead of trying to “screen perfectly,” the real work is understanding your own attachment patterns and how they infl ...  Show more

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