271: The 5 Core Conversations For Couples

Ending a relationship is rarely about one big moment—it’s usually a pattern that keeps repeating despite effort, conversations, and growing awareness. This episode explores how to tell the difference between normal relationship challenges that can be worked through and deeper sig ...  Show more

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

My guest today is relationship teacher, creator of the Relationship School, host of the Smart Couple Podcast and author of Getting to Zero, Jayson Gaddis.

We talk all about ways to "do it better". Relationships are unique and personal, and there are so many ways to "do r ...

Relationships and marriages aren’t just hard–they’re harder than ever because the expectations around them have changed so much. What worked in the past isn’t working anymore, so it’s time for a new approach. We need to figure out what works for u ...

Interest in non-monogamy is on the rise, with nationally representative US surveys now finding that approximately one-third of American adults say their ideal relationship would be sexually open. But if you want to give this a try, what do you need to know? In today’s show, we ...

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! - For years, Nancy could picture her ideal partner. She wanted someone who would make her laugh, who would love her son, and who would make her feel confident and empowered. Wh ...  Show more