In this episode, we explore how meaningful relationship shifts often begin with subtle internal changes rather than big conversations or shared agreements. We look at what it means to take responsibility for our own resistance, reconnect with the playful parts of ourselves, and embody the energy we want to experience with our partner.

As we soften into this inner work, our partners naturally feel the shift - an organic invitation rather than pressure or control. And finally, we discuss when it’s time to bring these changes into conversation, especially if deeper values or lifestyle shifts are unfolding.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Long-Term Relationships

03:05The Importance of Self-Reflection

05:08Creating Change in Relationships

08:03Internal Work Before External Change

12:00Understanding Conditioning and Beliefs

15:10Transforming Negative Patterns

18:42The Role of Self-Compassion

22:09The Power of Intuition

23:23Mirroring in Relationships

27:51Navigating Fear in Change

32:20Communicating Change to Your Partner

Join us in pondering what love really is in this episode of Love Under the Scope. We've all been sold a story by the media, society and our families around the term 'love'. We're shown endless images of grand gestures, passionate love making and star-crossed lovers-turned married soulmates living happily ever after. But what's there at a deeper level?

We'll take a deep dive on what's going on when we're really experiencing love. Plus, how to develop love from within and become a skilled "love-bender"

In this episode, we tackle the hard truth around feeling like your partner's parent. Whether you're a man or woman listening, there's something here for you if you feel you are in this dynamic.

We'll get into:

• What the parent-child dynamic is in a romantic relationship
• How do we get into a dynamic like this
• Steps for starting to address and unwind the dynamic

And hopefully, you'll walk away feeling a little less alone in your experience. Feeling like a parent to your partner is actually a common phenomenon. There are manageable, practical steps you can take to disengage from the dynamic and create more connection in your relationship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Relationship Dynamics

04:05 Understanding the Parent-Child Dynamic

12:53 Exploring the Roots of Responsibility

30:17 Conditioning and Its Impact on Relationships

30:58 The Impact of Childhood Conditioning on Adult Relationships

42:54 Unwinding the Mother-Child Dynamic in Relationships

57:13 Building Awareness and Setting Boundaries for Change