How do you feel loved? Do you know your "Love Language"? On this week's episode Jamie and Guy respond to a question from a listener about the difference between Validation and Reassurance.  This listener explained their love language is "words of affirmation". They wanted to know how to distinguish between Validation and Reassurance and how to ask for one while limiting the other.  To begin the episode, Jamie and Guy discuss the 5 different types of love languages and why they are important to know about yourself and your partner.  Jamie goes on to explain  that needing affirmation from your spouse is fine - as long as you understand if they don't give it to you your value has not changed.  Your sense of value and worth needs to come from within, not from your spouse (or anyone else).   When your value becomes dependent on what your spouse says or thinks about you - that can be more problematic and lead into codependency.  We encourage you to take a listen to today's episode to hear the whole discussion:)
 
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About  Jamie and Guy:
Jamie Pyatt LCSW  is a mom, avid beach lover, exercise enthusiast, and a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 yrs of experience. She has worked in hospice care, child abuse intervention, and was an adoption facilitator for 13 years. Jamie loves working with individuals, couples, and teens as they embrace their personal stories and surf the daily waves of life. She makes friends wherever she goes and has a laugh that brightens any room. She believes each one of us deserves love, happiness, and connection ❤️Get to know Jamie better @therealjamiepyatt

Guy  Balogh is a father of three, car enthusiast, an entrepreneur and small business owner (shout out to @holsterbrands), and a professional business and life coach. Guy loves working with individuals to think bigger, take risks, and maximize opportunities. His quick wit and talent for storytelling pair well with his desire to find the positive in any situation. Get to know Guy better   @therealcoachguy

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