Recently, I have been recommending the book "Eight Dates: Essential Conversations For A Lifetime Of Love" by John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams and Rachel Carlton Abrams. Since the last two podcast episodes have been referring to the importance of connecting and dating in relationship, I thought it would be valuable to share this book with you.

(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories, and examples.)

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Higgins discusses:

• How being curious and interested in and with your partner will support a lifetime of learning, intimacy and vitality with your partner.
• The importance of seeing love as a practice.
• What threatens commitment and trust in relationship and how to built trust together.
• How conflict is inevitable in every relationship, and understanding the real goal of conflict.
• Learning the difference between solvable problems and perpetual problems.
• What helps partners create a great sex life together.
• Understanding the essential role of play and adventure in your relationship, so that you can keep things fresh and exciting.

"Vulnerability creates trust, and trust is the oxygen your relationship needs to breathe." by John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams and Rachel Carlton Abrams.

Mentioned:

• Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
• ERP 227: How To Date Your Significant Other - An Interview with Dr. Bill Harley
• ERP 228: How To See Relationship As A Spiritual Teacher - An Interview With Allana Pratt

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