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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