Getting to know someone via text is a huge part of developing relationships today and we're often not that great at it. "Why are they taking so long to respond?" “Do they really like me?” "Should I text that upside down smiley face emoji?" There's a lot to think about! Listen to today's show to learn how to preserve your mental health while navigating these landmines and more! In this episode with Yvonne Castaneda, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  What to do when texting gets weird or they're not responding How to break out of negative self talk Important self-reflection exercises that everyone should be doing Why instead of seeking something from a partner, we should first try to give it to ourselves Debunking the myth that another person will make us whole Practical tips for text messaging a potential partner And much more!  Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

359: Loving Better And Mastering The Text Message Game

Who doesn't want to feel more pleasure!? Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable tips to increase your pleasure, get in touch with your sexuality and start to have mind-blowing sex.  In this episode with Nicoletta Heidegger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How to prioritize yourself and your pleasure Understanding your barriers to experiencing pleasure Exercises and tools to help you learn about what you like sexually How to identify exactly what physical sensations give you pleasure Using a 'Yes, No, Maybe' list to better understand your sexuality What to do if your partner is not prioritizing sex Special communication tips for talking with your partner about sex And much more!  Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

358: How To Increase Pleasure And Get In Touch With Your Sexuality

Supporting a partner with an addiction can be a very challenging journey. Dr. Weiss' prodependence approach revolutionized addiction healthcare by improving the ways we treat loved ones of addicts and other troubled people by offering them more dignity for their suffering rather than blame for the problem. Listen to today's episode to learn more about prodependence.  In this episode with Dr. Rob Weiss, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Understanding how the theory of codependency evolved in the psychiatric treatment community Why the traditional approach to healing for those partnered with an addict may not be healthy The importance of not shaming someone who is partnered with an addict How to best support a partner with an addiction And much more!  Sponsors Faherty Brand makes the best clothes, from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDO at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at https://www.breathefum.com/IDO. Fuzzy is is a tele-health service for pet parents that offers 24/7 access to personalized pet care from veterinary professionals. Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/ido today to sign up. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a  review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

357: Prodependence, Sex, Love And Addiction

Gender equality is an important issue with broad societal implications. A great place to start addressing gender equality is in your current or future relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about creating a gender equitable relationship. In this episode with Kate Mangino, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How to talk about gender equality when dating Who should pay for a meal when you're dating? Addressing the disconnect between values and behavior in ourselves and others What to do when one partner carries more of the load at home and work How men can be an ally to women Talking with your children about gender And much more!  Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

356: Who Pays For The Bill In Your Relationship?

Improving communication in your relationship takes work and practice. Listen to today's show to learn four communication mistakes many of us make and how we can improve them.  In this episode with Sonya Jensen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How to identify what you feel and communicate what you need How to communicate with more depth in your relationship Understanding what you should expect from a relationship Stonewalling and how to navigate it What happens when resentment builds in your relationship Evaluating the role we want our partner to play And much more!  Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

355: Four Key Communication Tips For Your Relationship

There are many important areas to navigate as a divorced couple with kids. How and when to introduce new partners is just one area that is important to think about for the health of your children and the relationship with your ex. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and more! In this episode with Dr. Ann Buscho, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Learn how and when to introduce new partners to your children How to communicate with your ex when it comes to introducing new partners to your kids How not to confuse kids after a divorce What to do when your kids won't accept a new partner The stories kids develop about a parents divorce And much more!  Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. MANSCAPED is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code IDO at Manscaped.com/ido.  Fuzzy is is a tele-health service for pet parents that offers 24/7 access to personalized pet care from veterinary professionals. Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/ido today to sign up. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

354: Introducing Your New Partner To Your Kids

We all want to have better sex in our relationships, but don't always know how to make that happen. Today's episode is full of useful, actionable tips to start improving your sex life today! In this episode with Frank Wiegers, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Sex as a spiritual experience The importance of emotional connection with your sexual partner Rituals for communication in your relationship How to play, Simon Says, in your bedroom and how it will spice up your sex life The importance of pre-play and after play for your sex life And much more!  Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Faherty: The best clothes, made from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDO at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

353: Make Your Sex Life Magical

When narcissism rears its ugly head, it can have extremely detrimental effects on your relationship. Listen to today's show for an in depth look at how narcissism can negatively impact your relationship and how to navigate it.  In this episode with Darlene Lancer LMFT, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Is there such a thing as 'healthy' narcissism?  The 5 characteristics of narcissism How to recognize abuse in your relationship What to do if you feel like your partner has no empathy How to gain your power back in a relationship Determining if you should stay or go when in a relationship with a narcissist Why we fall in love with narcissistic traits And much more!  Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

352: How To Navigate Narcissism In Relationships

It's no secret that exercise will improve your health and wellness. However, we don't talk about its positive effects on mental health and relationships nearly enough on this show. Today we're going to dive in and focus on the benefits of exercise for your relationship so you can start using these tools for improving your life today! In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Understanding the connection between your health and your brain How exercise can combat mood disorders like depression and anxiety  How to start an exercise routine and keep it Why exercising with your partner will help improve your connection The value of processing negative emotions through exercise  Implementing play into your exercise routine The value of dropping an argument and going on a walk together And much more!  Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

351: How Exercise Will Improve Your Relationship

Communicating in and around the bedroom will help you have better, more connected sex and improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to best communicate needs and wants around sex and ignite passion with your partner. Hang on, today's episode may get hot and steamy!  In this episode with Dr. Tara, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Why many of us lack the skills and awareness to communicate around sexuality Why most sex issues are actually communication issues Important questions to ask your partner to help improve your sex life Sex as an act of communication How to communicate outside of the bedroom to create more action in the bedroom The importance of complimenting your partner and how to do it And much more!  Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

350: Top Sexual Communication Practices

We're a relationship advice podcast that wants to help you improve your relationships. A harsh reality is that sometimes a relationship will end in a breakup, separation or divorce. We still want to give you the tools to navigate these endings in the best way possible. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate a divorce in the healthiest way possible.  In this episode with Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Common errors to avoid when going through a divorce The importance of understanding which issues are legal issues and which ones are not Understanding equitable distribution of wealth in a divorce Why you want to avoid going to court What to do when kids are involved in a divorce And much more!  Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

349: The Best Ways To Navigate Divorce

Feeling heard in our relationships is one of the best feelings we can have. However, most of us have never been taught how to be a good listener for our friends, family and romantic partners. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a better listener and begin improving your relationships right away! In this episode with Terri Lonowski, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Why listening is so important to a healthy relationship Actionable tools to become a deep listener What to do if you feel your partner is not a good listener The important questions to ask yourself to become a better listener How to communicate on a deeper level And much more!  Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

348: Listen Better And Improve Your Relationship

Understanding the difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship is an important distinction to be able to make. Perhaps you think you're in a healthy relationship, but in fact you're not. Listen to today's show to learn what makes a healthy relationship and what makes a relationship toxic.  In this episode with Dr. Ludy Green, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How a lack of trust can create a toxic relationship The ways in which a relationship can become toxic How to identify toxic relationship patterns The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship How to talk to a friend in a toxic relationship And much more!  Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

347: Are You In A Toxic Relationship?

A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable—yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory. That's why Kate Loree has written a book and dedicated much of her professional life to assisting individuals and couples with this relationship style. Listen to today's show to get a deeper understanding of CNM and the tools to do it right.  In this episode with Kate Loree, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Understanding all of the different styles and options available in the realm of consensual non-monogamy The importance of setting boundaries and how to do it in CNM Understanding your attachment issues before and during engagement with CNM The biggest mistakes and misconceptions surrounding CNM Why don't ask, don't tell rarely works and should be avoided How to deal with falling in love in CNM Dealing with jealousy And much more!  Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.  Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

346: Consensual Non-Monogamy Overview And Tips!

We all want to live our lives to the fullest potential, but sometimes it's hard! Mental illness, depression and just being human can wear on our ability to thrive in this life. Listen to today's episode for tips on how to go from merely surviving to thriving!  In this episode with Dr. Margaret Chisolm, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Understanding the difference between languishing and flourishing The best self talk when feeling depressed How to rescript your life story for the better Examples for how to rescript a break up or other painful life experiences The importance of understanding our temperament and inability to change it The value of knowing yourself and bringing that into your relationship And much more!  Sponsors Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

345: From Survive to Thrive

Nearly 50% of all kids born in the United States are born out of wedlock! Co-parenting, legal challenges and much more can cause all kinds of problems in this situation. Listen to today's show to learn how to best navigate having a kid with someone who you never intended to be in a relationship with or are no longer in a relationship with.  In this episode with Jim Braz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How to navigate the major problems that often come up when you have a child out of wedlock How and when to deal with a maternity test if needed The importance of coming up with a co-parenting plan and tips to implement one Using a parenting coordinator to help navigate your issues How to communicate with your co-parent for the best outcomes Why you should avoid legal processes at all costs And much more!  Jim and Jessica Braz are the authors of the award-winning book, “Baby Out of Wedlock: Co-Parenting Basics From Pregnancy to Custody” and founders of www.BabyOutofWedlock.com, a resource-intense platform that helps the millions of parents who are navigating unplanned, single parenting. Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

344: When You Have Kids Out Of Wedlock

Long term relationships take work and who better to learn from than a couple who has been married for nearly 30 years? Listen to today's show to learn a range of valuable insights into how we can better navigate our relationships.  In this episode with George and Vanessa Naum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How we can miscommunicate and how to fix it The importance of talking about the things that make us uncomfortable How to talk about our feelings and be vulnerable  Understanding and communicating your non-negotiables The importance of self-awareness and knowing what we want and don't want The challenges of raising kids and parenting And much more!  Sponsors Green Chef, the #1 meal kit for eating well, makes eating well easy with meal kits and plans to fit every lifestyle: Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals. Go to GreenChef.com/ido130 and use code ido130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

343: Lessons From 30 Years Of Marriage

There's good reason that the Gottman Institute includes criticism in the Four Horsemen that can lead to the demise of a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with this area that can lead to the end of your relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Jessica Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Why criticism is common in today's world How our partners can use criticism as a form of protest How to receive criticism from your partner and communicate around it The importance of staying in your lane, softening and communication What to do if your partner won't stop criticizing you Why people use criticism And much more!  For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/342 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO.  Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

342: Criticism In Relationships

The more tools we can access to improve our relationships the better. We're big fans of actionable tips that you can begin to apply to your relationship immediately. Today's episode is full of things you can implement now to start improving your relationship right away! In this episode with Joneen Mackenzie and Lauren Reitsema we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  The keys to productive communication starting with how to understand what it is you need to communicate and why.  How to respond to your partner rather than react Dealing with stress and anger as you communicate The importance of committing to good intentions in your relationship How to set boundaries and why it's a key component of a successful relationship And much more!  For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/341 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

341: Essential Relationship Skills

Today's conversation is important for anyone who has suffered the loss of a relationship whether they wanted it or not. In this episode I speak with Vikki about her book and her work surrounding it. Based on a study of over 400 women worldwide, Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, is the first book to explore and offer healing strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down. Whether you identify as having a runaway husband, or you have simply gone through a break up with a man or woman, this episode is for you! In this episode with Vikki Stark we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How to deal with the pain and shock of a partner suddenly leaving a seemingly happy relationship What Wife Abandonments Syndrome is and how it's different from a regular break up How to use a life crisis as an opportunity for growth Learning to forgive yourself and your partner What to focus on during the healing process of a break up How to be comfortable as a single person and learn to trust again And much more!  For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/340 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

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