Intimacy Today

One of the most confusing places to be in a relationship isn’t crisis but uncertainty. Nothing is obviously wrong, there’s no clear betrayal or defining moment, but something doesn’t feel right either. Conversations don’t quite land, connection feels inconsistent, and over time, a quiet sense of unease starts to build. You try to explain it, but the words don’t come easily, so you question yoursel...

One of the most frustrating parts of conflict in relationships isn’t just the argument itself, it’s the feeling that you’ve had this exact fight before. The topic might change, but the tone, the reactions, and the ending all feel familiar. One partner gets sharper or more intense, the other pulls back or shuts down. One pushes to resolve it immediately, the other needs space. Both people leave the...

One of the most disorienting experiences inside a relationship isn’t conflict – it’s change. You start thinking differently, communicating differently, needing different things and suddenly, the relationship that once felt natural starts to feel unfamiliar. One partner may feel like they’re evolving, healing, or stepping into a new version of themselves; while the other feels confused, left behind...

If you’ve ever thought, “Why are we fighting about this again? You are not alone. Some arguments don’t disappear; and not because your relationship is broken, but because two people are different – and difference doesn’t need elimination, it needs understanding. In this episode of Intimacy Today, we explore why certain conflicts repeat, how the brain and nervous system fuel escalation, and why the...

Many couples assume financial conflict only happens when money is tight, but money fights show up in wealthy relationships too.  No one is exempt from these types of challenges because money arguments are rarely about money. They’re about what money represents. Security Freedom Control Safety In this episode of Intimacy Today, we unpack why financial conflict is one of the most emotionally charged...

One of the most emotionally painful conflicts couples face is sexual disconnection, but the story most people tell themselves about that disconnection is often wrong. One partner believes: “They’re not attracted to me anymore.” The other believes: “Something must be wrong with me because I can’t want sex the way they do.” Both people feel rejected, both people feel pressure, and slowly, sex stops...

You think you are just tired. You blame stress. Busy schedules. Modern life. But often, underneath the exhaustion, the real fracture is in how you parent together. In this episode of Intimacy Today , we explore the hidden connection between parenting dynamics and sexual desire, and why resentment in the living room often shows up as distance in the bedroom. Because intimacy rarely disappears from...

Consensual Non-Monogamy is more visible than ever. The apps. The language. The “poly-saturated” bios. The culture is shifting. But visibility is not the same thing as readiness. In this episode of Intimacy Today , we explore a question that comes up frequently in relationship therapy: Are you opening your relationship as a structural renovation, or as an escape hatch from conflict, boredom, or inc...

What happens when you deeply love your partner but your sexual styles feel worlds apart? One partner finds comfort in slow, familiar intimacy. The other feels most alive through power dynamics, sensation play, or taboo exploration. And then the relationship opens. Many people believe non-monogamy solves desire mismatch. If something is missing in one relationship, the thinking goes, you can find i...

What happens when you search for a partner based on an internal “ideal person” blueprint instead of engaging with the real, imperfect human sitting across from you? Your brain stops bonding and starts shopping. We live in an era of romantic abundance. Dating apps and social media reinforce the belief that love is always one swipe away. While options can feel empowering, they often push us into con...

Dr. Sheena Glover and therapist Lisa Brennan discuss the impact of religious trauma on marriages, highlighting shame and fear perpetuated by high controlled religions. They emphasize the lack of sexual education and societal pressures contributing to difficulties in intimacy. The importance of reconnecting with pleasure and identity, addressing obligatory sex dynamics, and healing within relations...

Dr. Sheena Glover and Dr. Katherine Redd discuss navigating open relationships and polyamory, emphasizing self-awareness and setting boundaries. They differentiate between polyamory and polygamy, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and consent. The impact of exposure to polygamy through media is explored, emphasizing honesty and communication in polyamorous relationships. The importance...