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Pillow Talks

Episode 128: Sneaky Ways To Get Your Partner More Involved In Your Relationship

Pillow Talks

Vanessa & Xander Marin

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.82.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 November 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Do you wish your partner was more invested in your relationship? Do you find yourself wishing they would plan more date nights, spend less time on their phone and more time with you, or show you that they’re actively working on being a better partner? If so, you’re not alone. 70% of people are longing for a more involved partnership.

We know — from personal experience — that getting your partner to be more active can feel challenging. Maybe you just don’t know how to start the conversation or how to phrase your request. Or maybe you asked, but your partner never followed through. Or maybe they even said “no”.

Whatever the case may be, we’ll give you some sneaky yet effective ways to get your partner more invested in your relationship.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Here is something that I have noticed

0:01.8

as a couples therapist.

0:03.8

It is so common for couples to get stuck in a stalemate,

0:09.1

waiting for the other partner to take action first.

0:12.1

So you've gotten yourself into a place

0:14.0

where you're feeling disconnected,

0:15.6

you're not really doing anything fun

0:17.4

or connecting in the relationship,

0:19.4

you're both feeling not great about it,

0:22.8

but you're both waiting for the other person

0:25.8

to take the lead and to start something.

0:31.0

Hello and welcome to the Pillotox podcast.

0:37.2

Where are your hosts, Vanessa?

0:38.6

And Zander Marin.

0:39.9

I'm a sex therapist with over 20 years of experience.

0:42.9

And I'm just a regular dude.

0:44.5

We share the ups and downs in our relationship

0:46.7

while giving you step-by-step techniques

0:48.7

for improving yours.

0:50.2

Make sure you subscribe for your weekly double date

0:52.6

full of totally doable sex tips,

0:54.8

practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories

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