Differentiated Love and Sex

Forgiveness is often talked about as something we should do—but what does it actually mean to forgive someone who hurt you deeply?   In this episode of the Differentiated Love and Sex Podcast , Jackie Aston and Catherine Robuck explore the complex reality of forgiveness in relationships. They discuss what it means to live with painful experiences that can’t be undone, how resentment can weigh on u...

Description: Why do some couples choose stability over deeper intimacy? And why can playing it safe in a relationship actually make it more fragile over time? In this episode of Differentiated Love and Sex , psychotherapist Jackie Aston and relationship coach Catherine Roebuck explore the surprising reasons people often prefer predictable conflict and emotional safety over deeper connection. They...

The conversation explores the concepts of emotional fusion and emotional contagion in relationships, highlighting the impact of these dynamics on individuals and couples. It delves into the management of emotional fusion, the handling of reactivity, and the differences in handling emotions between partners and children. The conversation also discusses the sophistication of emotional manipulation a...

Description Many couples unknowingly fall into a pattern where one partner overfunctions while the other underfunctions . It can feel stable—but it often comes at the cost of authenticity, connection, and intimacy. In this episode of Differentiated Love & Sex , psychotherapist Jackie Aston and relationship coach Catherine Roebuck explain the concept of borrowed functioning and how it shapes re...