Ellen Dorian addresses a listener's question about whether to end a long-term relationship, offering insights on recognizing emotional attachment, repairing relationships, and considering the hidden costs of divorce.

Part 1: Analyzing Emotional Disengagement

- Emotional clues indicating persistent attachment to a relationship

- The significance of anger, bargaining, and seeking validation

- Statistical insights on marital conflicts and desires for change

Part 2: Strategies for Relationship Repair

- Three-step approach to relationship improvement

- Importance of committing to repair regardless of outcome

- Shifting mindset and mapping out a strategy

- Introduction to the Relationship Hierarchy of Needs

Part 3: Considering Divorce and Its Hidden Costs

- Financial, social, and emotional impacts of divorce

- Real-life example of post-divorce challenges and successes

- Importance of inner work before making major relationship decisions

- Recognize emotional clues to determine readiness to end a relationship

- Implement a three-step strategy to improve relationship dynamics

- Understand and prepare for the hidden costs of divorce

- Focus on solving the right relationship problems using the Hierarchy of Needs

Take the free Relationship Dynamics quiz at MakeMoreLove.Show/Quiz to identify the highest priority areas to improve in your relationship.

Or,

Schedule a Relationship Reset Call for a one on one walk through of your options at www.relationshipresetcall.com

Understanding when you are ready to end a relationship is never going to be easy. It's important to check in with yourself and follow the emotional clues that will show whether you are ready to move on. Whether you choose to stay or leave, focus on personal growth and healing. Your path forward should align with your values and long-term happiness.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.



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Here's the episode on the Relationship Hierarchy of Needs:

https://www.makemorelove.show/episode-4-simplifying-the-complexities-of-relationship-dynamics/

Ellen Dorian discusses common mistakes made in restaurants that can ruin date nights, offering practical advice to enhance romantic experiences and strengthen relationships.

Part 1: Restaurant Etiquette and Date Night Atmosphere

- The importance of making reservations

- Avoiding rudeness towards restaurant staff

- Refraining from extreme menu customization

- Handling complaints discreetly

Part 2: Financial Considerations and Tipping

- Avoiding price audits and money talk at the table

- Handling tipping gracefully

- Checking menu prices online before the date

Part 3: Enhancing the Date Night Experience

- Being mindful of overstaying

- Maintaining proper table manners

- Keeping intimate behavior discreet

- Respecting restaurant property

- Plan the vibe and mood for your date night in advance

- Be fully present and engaged with your partner

- Treat restaurant staff with respect and kindness

- Handle any issues discreetly and away from the table

- Keep money discussions off the table during the date

- Consider moving to another venue for dessert or nightcap

Book a free Relationship Reset Call with Ellen to elevate your next date night and improve your overall relationship.

A successful date night can build momentum for daily intimacy and connection in your relationship.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love with Your Wife and In Your Life.'" - Ellen Dorian

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.



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Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of enjoying time with your partner and offers strategies to bring fun and playfulness back into relationships, especially for busy professionals.

Part 1: Rediscovering Joy in Relationships

- Ellen emphasizes the significance of simply enjoying being together

- Introduces the concept of "affinity" from her relationship hierarchy of needs

- Encourages listeners to reflect on their favorite activities with their partner

- Addresses the challenge of relationships on autopilot due to busy lifestyles

Part 2: Strategies for Rekindling Fun

- Suggests recreating childhood summer memories as a date idea

- Shares personal examples of fun childhood activities

- Recommends asking partners about their favorite childhood memories

- Introduces the concept of "bids for connection" and their importance

Part 3: Overcoming Relationship Challenges

- Addresses concerns for relationships in serious trouble

- Introduces the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard quiz

- Explains how to use childhood favorites as "bids for connection"

- Emphasizes the power of small, consistent gestures in building strong relationships

- Prioritize pleasure and enjoyment in your relationship

- Use childhood memories to create fun, playful experiences with your partner

- Small, consistent gestures are more effective than grand, infrequent gestures

- Taking initiative to improve your relationship can lead to positive changes

Take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard quiz at makemoreloveShowQuiz.com and schedule a free one-on-one call with Ellen to review your results and create an action plan.

Relationships require active effort to maintain and improve. Incorporating playfulness and fun can reignite the enjoyment that brought you together initially.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love in Your Life and with Your Wife.'" - Ellen Dorian

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.

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Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of balancing business growth with maintaining a healthy relationship. She emphasizes the risks of neglecting one's partnership while focusing solely on business success, and offers strategies to protect and nurture both aspects of life.

Part 1: The Blind Spot in Business Coaching

- Ellen shares insights from a recent business coaching conference

- Highlights the common oversight of relationship health in business coaching

- Introduces the concept of relationship autopilot and its pitfalls

Part 2: Common Relationship Delusions for Business Owners

- Explores five common misconceptions about relationships while building a business

- Discusses the dangers of assuming partner contentment and postponing relationship focus

Part 3: Strategies for Relationship Success

- Presents five business growth strategies applied to relationships

- Emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, resource management, and innovation in partnerships

- Investing in relationship support is crucial when growing a business

- Recognizing and addressing relationship issues early can prevent catastrophic outcomes

- Applying business strategies to relationships can lead to more effective problem-solving

- Take the Relationship Dynamics scorecard quiz at MakeMoreLove.Show/Quiz

- Schedule a free one-on-one call with Ellen at RelationshipResetCall.com

Ellen compares neglecting relationships to "skipping leg day" in fitness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance between business and personal life for overall success and fulfillment.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love in Your Life and with Your Wife.'" - Ellen Dorian

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.

www.makemorelove.show

www.passionatepartnersproject.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105

Email: [email protected]

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http://relationshipresetcall.com

Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of intrinsic passion in relationships, focusing on sex and intimacy. She explores why passion fades, differences between men and women, and provides strategies to reignite passion.

Part 1: Understanding Passion in Relationships

- Sex as the "glue" of healthy relationships

- Differentiating between sex, passion, and intimacy

- Reasons for loss of interest in sex for men and women

- Rejecting the idea that passion naturally fades over time

Part 2: Rekindling Passion

- Three core habits supporting intrinsic passion: Vitality, Intimate Intensity, and Prioritizing Pleasure

- Five strategies to recharge passion:

1. Take responsibility for your own passion

2. Avoid keeping score

3. Replace magical thinking with proven methods

4. Let go of insecurities

5. Stop tolerating and take action

Part 3: Practical Application

- Immersing in passion-centered thinking

- Creating micro-moments of flirtation

- Planning connection-focused date nights

- Emphasizing intentionality in small, consistent actions

- Passion is built into relationships from the start and can be rekindled

- Understanding gender differences in passion can prevent misunderstandings

- Small, intentional actions can significantly impact relationship passion

Listeners are encouraged to try one strategy from the episode to reignite passion in their relationship and share their experiences.

Passion comes back by design, not by accident. Applying business growth strategies to relationships can lead to impressive changes.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.



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Ellen Dorian discusses intentional presence as a crucial element in building passionate partnerships. She breaks down this concept into three core habits: attentiveness, authenticity, and resilience.

Part 1: Attentiveness

- Keeping focus and paying attention to your partner

- Active listening and remembering important details

- Weekly planning meetings and daily check-ins

Part 2: Authenticity

- Showing up as your true self and respecting your partner's truth

- The importance of honesty and integrity in building respect

- Avoiding the pitfall of not fully knowing your partner

Part 3: Resilience

- Extending grace and giving the benefit of the doubt

- Addressing conflict quickly and repairing breakdowns

- Building emotional elasticity to handle relationship tensions

- Intentional presence involves attentiveness, authenticity, and resilience

- Implement weekly planning meetings and daily check-ins to stay connected

- Be your true self and allow your partner to do the same

- Cultivate resilience by extending grace and addressing conflicts promptly

Take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard quiz to identify areas for improvement in your relationship. Visit MakeMoreLoveShowQuiz.com or find the link in the show notes.

Building intentional presence takes work, but it's crucial for creating a strong, passionate partnership where both partners feel supported and understood.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love with Your Wife and In Your Life.'" - Ellen Dorian

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.

Host Ellen Dorian discusses the three core principles successful couples practice to maintain strong, lifelong relationships. She introduces the first principle, "Inclusive Purpose," and explains its importance in creating alignment and avoiding common relationship pitfalls.

Part 1: The Three Core Principles of Successful Relationships

- Inclusive Purpose

- Intentional Presence

- Intrinsic Passion

Part 2: Exploring Inclusive Purpose

- Definition: A harmonious sense of direction that honors both partners' values, dreams, and needs

- Three supporting habits: Harmony, Unity, and Clarity

Part 3: Implementing Inclusive Purpose

- Identifying shared and conflicting values

- Co-creating a future that accommodates individual dreams

- Making explicit agreements and avoiding assumptions

- Successful relationships require alignment on values, agreements, and direction

- Inclusive Purpose helps couples avoid growing apart and building resentments

- Clear communication and explicit agreements are crucial for trust and connection

Take the free Make More Love Relationship Dynamics Quiz at MakeMoreLove.show/quiz to gain clarity on your relationship issues and receive personalized recommendations.

Bringing clarity into every aspect of your relationship fosters trust, respect, and genuine connection. It's a process that takes time and adjustment but leads to greater safety and freedom in the partnership.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love With Your Wife and In Your Life.'" - Ellen Dorian

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.

www.makemorelove.show

www.passionatepartnersproject.com

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Email: [email protected]

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Ellen Dorian challenges the popular notion that "all you need is love" in relationships, arguing that this oversimplified view can lead to failed marriages. She discusses why love alone isn't sufficient for building resilient partnerships and outlines what's truly necessary for long-term relationship success.

Part 1: The Problem with "All You Need is Love"

- Love is not enough to sustain long-term relationships

- Believing love is all you need can cause you to ignore real issues

- Love is not a strategy for solving relationship problems

- This belief can lead to disillusionment when love doesn't solve everything

Part 2: What Love Really Is

- Love is an ongoing choice to prioritize and care for another person

- It includes affection, emotional intimacy, and shared investment

- Real-world love requires multiple elements working together

Part 3: Three Pillars of Successful Relationships

- Inclusive purpose: shared values and goals while honoring individual dreams

- Intentional presence: giving full attention and being attentive to your partner

- Intrinsic passion: maintaining a consistent undercurrent of intimacy and attraction

 "All you need is love" is good for songs, not real life

- Bad advice sets you up for failure when love doesn't fix everything

- Smart couples invest in their relationship continually and seek expert help

Book a free Relationship Reset Call at relationshipresetcall.com to address specific relationship issues and develop a customized plan.

Relationships need a customized foundation built on purpose, presence, and passion, supported by skills, systems, and strategies.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.



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Host Ellen Dorian dissects dangerous relationship advice, offering insights on love imbalances, misguided solutions, and the importance of proactive relationship maintenance.

Part 1: The Dangers of Unequal Love

- Explores the advice: "Be with someone who loves you more than you love them"

- Discusses the negative impacts of this approach on relationships and self-worth

- Highlights the importance of mutual love and respect in partnerships

Part 2: Misguided Solutions for Relationship Problems

- Analyzes common "radical" solutions people try when relationships struggle

- Examines why these solutions often fail to address underlying issues

- Emphasizes the need for internal repair before external changes

Part 3: Debunking Myths About Relationship Help

- Addresses the misconception that seeking help indicates serious problems

- Explains the benefits of proactive relationship maintenance

- Encourages viewing relationship help as strategic planning rather than crisis management

- Love should not be a power play; imbalanced relationships breed resentment

- External fixes cannot solve internal relationship problems

- Preventative maintenance is crucial for healthy, long-lasting relationships

Ellen encourages listeners to identify and address any misguided ideas in their own relationships. She invites them to share other examples of bad advice they've encountered.

The episode emphasizes the importance of leadership in relationships, urging couples to address issues proactively rather than waiting for crises to occur.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.



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www.passionatepartnersproject.com

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Email: [email protected]

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Ellen Dorian dissects three pieces of bad relationship advice, offering insights on maintaining effort in marriage, handling conflicts, and the importance of apologizing. She provides practical strategies for nurturing long-term relationships and maintaining passion.

Part 1: Debunking "You Don't Have to Impress Anyone After Marriage"

- Marriage doesn't mean stopping self-care or effort

- Continued investment in oneself shows respect for the partner

- Maintaining attractiveness contributes to intimacy and desire

Part 2: Addressing "Never Go to Bed Angry"

- Misinterpretation of biblical advice

- Forcing late-night resolutions can worsen conflicts

- Respecting biorhythms and deferring discussions can be beneficial

Part 3: Challenging "Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry"

- Apologies are crucial for maintaining trust and connection

- Five-step framework for crafting effective apologies

- Importance of taking responsibility and committing to change

- Consistent effort and mutual respect are crucial in relationships

- Avoiding difficult conversations can be more damaging than conflict

- Sincere, timely apologies are essential for relationship repair

Relationships thrive on intentional effort, not perfection. Building a lasting partnership requires facing issues head-on and taking responsibility for mistakes.

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.



www.makemorelove.show

www.passionatepartnersproject.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105

Email: [email protected]

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/

LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/

http://makemorelove.show/quiz

http://relationshipresetcall.com