Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight?


Listen Later

Did you know that most arguments in relationships aren’t really about what they seem? That fight about the trash? The dishes? Being late? It’s rarely about the actual issue—it’s about something deeper. Feeling unheard. Feeling unappreciated. Feeling disconnected.


In this Language of Love Session, we continue to follow Brian and Stacey as they navigate the challenges of trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. Brian feels like he’s doing everything right—planning dates, showing affection, making an effort—yet the intimacy still isn’t there. Stacey, meanwhile, struggles with past trauma and the weight of expectation, making it hard for her to fully engage. We confront the hidden emotions and unspoken fears that keep them stuck in the same frustrating cycle.


What’s inside this episode?

  • How past traumas influence trust and intimacy in relationships
  • Why taking sex off the table can help rebuild emotional and physical connection
  • The importance of non-sexual touch in fostering intimacy and trust
  • How to navigate the "Drama Triangle" (victim, villain, hero) in conflicts
  • Practical strategies for shifting out of conflict and into connection
  • The role of appreciation and physical affection in healing relationships
  • How to create a culture of safety and understanding in your partnership

  • Don't forget—love is a journey best taken together. Whether you're healing from past traumas, deepening intimacy, or improving communication, every step forward is one you don’t have to take alone. Explore powerful tools like EMDR and the Drama Triangle for trauma recovery, or dive into transformative resources like Conscious Loving by Gay and Katie Hendricks. Want to go even deeper? Read my book Quantum Love. You can even check out my Quantum Sex Course.


    Have questions or stories to share? Email me at [email protected], and don’t forget to share this episode—because love is a journey we take together.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Language of Love with Dr. Laura BermanBy The Language of Love

    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7

    4.7

    159 ratings


    More shows like Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

    View all
    The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

    The School of Greatness

    21,291 Listeners

    The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair by Michelle Chalfant

    The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

    1,544 Listeners

    The Terri Cole Show by Terri Cole

    The Terri Cole Show

    1,361 Listeners

    The Mark Groves Podcast by Mark Groves

    The Mark Groves Podcast

    4,726 Listeners

    Women of Impact by Impact Theory

    Women of Impact

    667 Listeners

    Habits and Hustle by Jen Cohen and Habit Nest

    Habits and Hustle

    804 Listeners

    The Thais Gibson Podcast by Thais Gibson

    The Thais Gibson Podcast

    272 Listeners

    Unlocking Us with Brené Brown by Vox Media Podcast Network

    Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

    23,622 Listeners

    Dear Gabby by Gabby Bernstein

    Dear Gabby

    6,086 Listeners

    On Attachment by Stephanie Rigg

    On Attachment

    963 Listeners

    Jillian on Love by Jillian Turecki | QCODE

    Jillian on Love

    1,348 Listeners

    The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

    The Mel Robbins Podcast

    20,900 Listeners

    The Sabrina Zohar Show by The Sabrina Zohar Show

    The Sabrina Zohar Show

    4,662 Listeners

    The Oprah Podcast by Harpo

    The Oprah Podcast

    1,415 Listeners

    The Tamsen Show by Tamsen Fadal / Authentic Wave

    The Tamsen Show

    218 Listeners