Ever felt confused or ashamed about being attracted to someone else while in a relationship? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive deep into my own journey around this and share a recent personal story of my attraction to someone else, and how I turned this experience into deeper aliveness and a stronger connection with myself and my partner.
My personal relationship history from monogamy to open relating — and the lessons I learned along the way.
The confusion and shame I felt when I found myself drawn to others while in a relationship.
How my partner and I created a unique framework that merges monogamy with elements of polyamory to keep our love and spark alive.
The consequences of bottling up your sexual and life-force energy within a relationship — and why it’s a bad idea.
Why being attracted to others is completely normal, and how embracing this can boost your aliveness, sexiness, and vitality.
How men and women experience attraction differently based on primal instincts, and how these differences can play out in relationships.
The key skills you need to safely explore attractions outside your relationship without creating chaos or harm.
Expanding your understanding of attraction through the lens of sexual energy.
The crucial do’s and don’ts when setting boundaries around attraction in a committed relationship.
How to use conscious communication to talk to your partner about feeling drawn to others.
The power of meditation and Tantra in handling intense attraction without the urge to act on it.
A recent personal story of my attraction to someone else, and how I turned this experience into deeper aliveness and a stronger connection with myself and my partner.Other episodes mentioned:
#45 Are we monogamous or polyamorous?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fDhpOYBw71jLAFiCvZWjG?si=5388dea584334d65
#41 From drama love stories to soulmate relationship
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nNJQvXfWnZ0XIRmGRpPGJ?si=795461eb142e4b14
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