EP:94 On this week’s episode of Thrive Like a Parent podcast we are going to explore strategies for breaking cycles of resentment and rebuilding intimacy in relationships.Some key points I will discuss are:✅ Working with couples individually on emotional/sensory regulation can be more effective than traditional couples counseling✅ Accepting your partner as an individual, rather than trying to control them, is important✅ Focus on your own self-care and regulation to rebuild trust and deeper connection✅ Understand your own nervous system and learn to self-regulate emotions/behaviors✅ Avoid over-caring for partner/child, allow them to develop independence✅ Have open, compassionate conversations about emotional states, not judgment✅ Teach self-regulation skills to children/partner rather than being the sole regulator✅ Address underlying issues like dysregulation or disconnection impacting intimacy✅ Intimacy requires consent, communication, and addressing resentment/angerFocus on yourself, communicate openly with empathy, and support your partner’s self-regulation for a healthier, more intimate relationship. Trust me you don’t want to miss this one.XOXO,Dr. B#thrivelikeaparentpodcast #thrive #parentingpodcast #podcastforwomen #podcastformen #intimacy #connection #intimacyissues #intimacyandconnection #resentment #joyinthejourney #emotionalregulation #sensoryregulation