It’s February, and around here that means celebrating Black History Month, Aquarius season, and (at least in this episode) very reluctantly love.If you’ve been listening to Balanced Black Girl for a while, you know I loathe talking about modern dating and the way relationships are discussed online right now. However, we can’t talk about living a healthy lifestyle without talking about building and maintaining healthy relationships.Join me in this safe container, free from discussions about who’s fixing whose plate, to explore the connections between relationships and our wellbeing.I also talk about…The hurtful marketing strategy that relationship content thrives onRecognizing connection as a skillWhy relationships are so important to happy, healthy livesEmotional intimacy, physical intimacy, mental intimacy, and spiritual intimacyThe value in not being defensive to questioningResources:Physical Contact and Loneliness: Being Touched Reduces Perceptions of LonelinessSpiritual Intimacy: Talking as "Soul Mates"Strengthen relationships for longer, healthier lifeSponsors:Zocdoc | Find and book a top-rated doctor in your area today with Zocdoc. Visit zocdoc.com/balanced to download the app for free.Open | Move, meditate, and breathe in community with Open. Get 30 days free when you go to go.o-p-e-n.com/balancedles.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesFollow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedlesFollow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedlesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy