Other People's Problems

Steve: It's not just about sex

Steve wants to have more sex with his wife. But is his focus on the bedroom obscuring a bigger issue?
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Listen to the full episode29:39

"I'm surprised how much she can hurt me with her words." — Steve

Steve wants to have more sex with his wife. But is his focus on the bedroom obscuring a bigger issue?

Listen for:

  • How sex is just one way to feel connected to your partner.
  • The way some people explode in anger outwardly and others turn their anger inward.
  • Why it can be a bad idea to count how frequently you have sex because it can mask the real deeper issue of disconnection.

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