In this episode of BMP Lightbulb Moments, Steve talks about another bedrock principle for creating better relationships -- strong connections.  He dives in on the components to building these stronger connections with people in your life.   

To do this, these five areas must be present: Mutual pursuit, investment and engagement in one another, mutual curiosity, safety and belonging, and sensation of warmth and attention.

In addition to these components, people who want strong connections also have a desire to be influenced by one another. Partners (which is defined in the episode) need to rekindle or create a desire to feel safe and cared for when sharing personal thoughts and feelings.  When we don't feel safe, we lose our connections.

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One of the bedrock concepts of the Lightbulb Moments podcast is discussing how to start high quality conversations with the most important people in our lives.  

A high quality conversation is a respectful exchange of ideas through dialogue. On this first episode, Steve talks about how to become aware of starting a conversation, how to start paying attention to the connection in the exchanges, and how to effectively listen and share ideas.

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Welcome to the introduction episode of Lightbulb Moments // Better Relationships with Steve Sutton, LCSW. 

Steve has been in private practice for over ten years as a licensed mental health professional. He works with couples as well as men both individually and in groups.  Throughout his professional career, Steve has heard from clients all over the world who desire to build strong relationships but often run into roadblocks on trying to successfully achieve them.  He has found that sometimes we need a lightbulb moment to re-ignite the important relationships in our lives.  

Listen to Lightblub Moment often as it will be a series of short podcasts focused on principles for achieving better communication for stronger relationships. 

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