Michael Russer Never allow the word performance to enter your bedroom

Published: March 24, 2016, 1 p.m.

b'Michael J. Russer is an international speaker, TEDx Alum, author and intimacy expert.\\xa0\\nHe also is a survivor of two forms of cancer who, along with his partner, has discovered how to achieve deep, connecting and mutually fulfilling intimacy in the face of full clinical impotence. \\nHe has been interviewed on radio and TV many times and he is a featured weekly Sex & Relationship writer for GoodMenProject.com with his articles often appearing in major media like the Huffington Post and MariaShriver.com\\nGuiding Principle, Quote or Mantra\\n\\nTripped Up in a Partnership\\nHis tendency to shut down and focus on his work ended up alienating his wife and family and eventually driving them apart.\\xa0 This experience led him to his Dream Woman project and his current partner.\\nThe \\u201cDUH\\u201d moment that changed your partnerships forever\\nHe went into business with a friend and mentor who was a silent partner but when they went to buy him out everything changed.\\xa0 The DUH moment was not having a written agreement, and it was a big mistake.\\nProudest moment in partnership \\nWithout a doubt it is his partnership with his life partner.\\xa0 Particularly due to a unique circumstance.\\nCurrent Partnership that Has You Excited\\nMichael\\u2019s decision to donate his time to speak to cancer survivor and their partners about regaining intimacy. \\nWhat is the best partnership / relationship advice you have ever received?\\nNever allow the word \\u201cperformance\\u201d to enter your bedroom.\\xa0 Instead, replace that word with presence.\\nEstablish a base of emotional intimacy first.\\xa0 This requires full authenticity. \\nBest Partnership Book or Resource\\n\\nThe Presence Process: A Journey Into Present Moment Awareness\\nInterview Links \\u2013 \\nMichaelRusserLive.com\\n'