This week I explore why desire differences are normal, how pressure shuts things down, and how pursuit and emotional safety rebuild connection. I share the Yes And method, practical scripts, and a simple weekly check-in to help couples design intimacy that works for both of them. • naming the rejection–pressure cycle • spontaneous desire vs responsive desire • why pressure kills desire and pursuit builds it • safety, choice, and autonomy as turn-ons • the Yes And method for intimacy talks • sample pursuit phrases and script swaps • a 20-minute weekly intimacy check-in • using green-light lists to set context Download the Get Lucky Guide at https://monicatanner.com/getlucky <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2215702/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

This week I explore why desire differences are normal, how pressure shuts things down, and how pursuit and emotional safety rebuild connection. I share the Yes And method, practical scripts, and a simple weekly check-in to help couples design intimacy that works for both of them. • naming the rejection–pressure cycle • spontaneous desire vs responsive desire • why pressure kills desire and pursuit builds it • safety, choice, and autonomy as turn-ons • the Yes And method for intimacy talks • sample pursuit phrases and script swaps • a 20-minute weekly intimacy check-in • using green-light lists to set context Download the Get Lucky Guide at https://monicatanner.com/getlucky Send us Fan Mail

This week I explore why desire differences are normal, how pressure shuts things down, and how pursuit and emotional safety rebuild connection. I share the Yes And method, practical scripts, and a simple weekly check-in to help couples design intimacy that works for both of them. • naming the rejection–pressure cycle • spontaneous desire vs responsive desire • why pressure kills desire and pursuit builds it • safety, choice, and autonomy as turn-ons • the Yes And method for intimacy talks • sample pursuit phrases and script swaps • a 20-minute weekly intimacy check-in • using green-light lists to set context Download the Get Lucky Guide at https://monicatanner.com/getlucky <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2215702/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Desire Differences are NOT Dealbreakers

Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that! I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU!&nbsp; Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!

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Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that! I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU!  Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!

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