There are a lot of moving parts in relationships, such as your background, having children, career, previous relationships, and so on. So, how can you cultivate a more secure and intimate relationship with your partner? Should you lower your standards and expectations in order to avoid disappointment? Linda Bloom strongly disagrees with this notion.

In this episode, Linda talks about how she and her husband took their relationship to the next level after a five-year irreconcilable difference gridlock and how they are now helping other couples cultivate an empowered relationship.

Linda Bloom, L.C.S.W., is a psychotherapist and marriage counselor who teaches relationship workshops. She is the co-author of four books including the best-selling 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married (over 100,000 copies sold). She is a regular teacher at Esalen Institute and Kripalu, with over 600 blogs on Psychology Today with over 10 million hits, and over 100 videos on her YouTube channel.

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

6:45 Linda and her husband's journey to becoming an empowered couple that inspires other couples.

10:01 What true empowerment entails.

13:42 Limiting beliefs that keep people from gently and consistently co-creating a highly romantic relationship.

18:52 Lowering expectations versus encouraging one another to become their best selves.

22:37 Traits and characteristics of couples who have empowered relationships.

33:16 How to manage differences: the growth mindset.

40:45 Finding psychosocial support.

Mentioned

Link to 3 free e-books: An End to Arguing, The Ten Biggest Things We've Learned Since We Got Married, and Your Guide to Great Sex.

101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

Secrets of Great Marriages: Real Truth from Real Couples about Lasting Love (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

Happily Ever After... and 39 Other Myths about Love: Breaking Through to the Relationship of Your Dreams (book)

ERP 013: Balancing Intimacy and Autonomy in Relationship

ERP 297: How to Enhance Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship in Your Relationship – An Interview with Amber Dalsin

ERP 300: How to Set Your Relationship Up for Success

ERP 100: Three Building Blocks For A Conscious Intimate Relationship

Shifting Criticism for Connected Communication

Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love

Connect with Linda Bloom

Website: bloomwork.com

Facebook: facebook.com/lindaandcharliebloom

Twitter: twitter.com/bloomwork

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCV3lPZs0gRNYCTQ6vgz4Q6Q

Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins

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Email: [email protected]

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