194: Not Feeling Loved and Connected In Your Relationship?

Published: April 19, 2019, 2:54 a.m.

b"We all have a basic human desire to feel loved and connected to others. Our needs and expectations can often get projected onto our partner, and we may become disappointed\\xa0when these needs aren't met. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate better with your partner and get back that loving feeling! \\xa0 In this episode we discuss\\xa0relationship advice topics that include: The big mistake individuals make when trying to get more love and connection with their partner.\\n Becoming aware of your expectations from your partner.\\n Establishing a clear need and proactively asking for it from your partner.\\n Creating habits to love our partners better.\\n And much more!\\n Dr. Samantha Smithstein is a clinical psychologist in San Francisco who specializes in relationships and intimacy and living your best life. She has been in practice for over 20 years. \\n Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/194\\n Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge\\n Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation\\n Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe\\n Sponsors\\n ForHers: Get you first month of birth control for just $5 right now while supplies last (and subject to doctor approval). See website for full details. Go to ForHers.com/ido.\\n Restrictions apply, see website for full details and safety information.\\n Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit\\xa0 SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!\\n If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"