524: Ghost of Christmas Present

In today’s episode, we are focusing on tending to the ‘Ghost of Christmas
Present’ so the ‘Ghost of Christmas Future’ can reap the relational benefits!
Join our experts, Dr. Laurie and George Faller, hosts of the newly branded Brave
Love, Great Sex podcast for this fun episode on resolution and renewal. Our
hosts use an example of their role play couple, Joey and Maria to illustrate
just what it looks like when the negative cycle is cooled off and they have a
better way to move forward. In this stage repair is easily initiated and
partners can move forward from conflict in a more positive way. George and
Laurie share some active ways couples can continue to strengthen connection and
intimacy at this time. This looks like identifying triggers, planning time to
connect during busy periods, sharing small moments like morning coffees or
kisses goodbye, being explicit with appreciation. We hold out for couples stuck
in negative cycles that this place of connection does exist! As the New Year
approaches, this is a perfect time to consider what relationship resolutions to
set and how to renew and refresh as you step into 2026. 

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