Dr. Jen & Friends Lovecast

Should my spouse be part of my inner core?


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Your inner core consists of the people who you chose to be in your life who know the real you, who you confide in, and who you share a connection with.

More than 60% of lonely people are married. Surprising, isn’t it?! When married couples no longer share their deepest feelings, thoughts, and desires one or both people feel disconnected and lonely, even in the same room with the person they are married to. Feeling this way causes the flame to fizzle out and the relationship itself starts to feel meaningless. When relationships get to this point, you may feel like your spouse can not offer you the deep connection you need.

When you think about your inner core, do you include your spouse in that group of people?

Here is why you should:

  • When a spouse feels safe and secure with his or her significant other, utilizing the attunement and interdependence of a secure, safe person, the partner feels heard, seen, and felt. There is trust and a feeling of belongingness.
  • Partners attune to each other (attunement = a quality of integrative relationships in which emotional connections are cultivated through the focused attention between two individuals in interpersonal interactions)
  • (HINT: This is how your inner core should make you feel! We talked all about “The Hub” last week!)

    ALLLL of this and more is why it is SO important to include your spouse in your inner core. They are your person! What do your spouse and your inner core have in common? They both allow you to feel vulnerable, safe, loved, and understood. These feelings are priceless.

    Should your spouse be part of YOUR inner core? Yes! Now, let’s talk about why!

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    Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastBy Dr. Jennifer Slingerland Ryan

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