Relationships Made Easy

Whether it’s a backhanded compliment, a guilt trip, martyrdom, or that sarcastic comment, it’s always annoying and frustrating to deal with someone who’s being passive aggressive. My goal today is that you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what’s really going on when someone acts this way and some actionable tools to do something about it. Listen up if you’re ready to stop feeling frustr...

How do you build a healthy relationship? It's all about your mindset. In today's "Ask Dr. Abby" segment, I'm going to answer this question and give you my three best tips for creating a mindset that'll set up the happiest of relationships! Check out the detailed shownotes here: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-do-you-build-a-healthy-relationship/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince...

If you look up blind spot in the dictionary it says, “An area in which your view is obstructed.” The problem with blind spots in our relationships is that they stop us from exhibiting a healthy perspective. Our judgment and awareness become skewed so we don’t make the healthiest decisions or have the best reactions to situations and people. Today you’re going to learn all about what creates these...

Tired of saying the same thing to your partner over and over? Does it feel like your partner isn't listening to you? Today I'm going to talk about what's driving all this misunderstanding: it's the power struggle that's happening that you're not even aware of!   For more detail on this topic, head over to my full shownotes here: https://abbymedcalf.com/my-partner-wont-liste...

If you’re a human being and living with your partner, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve come close to killing them a few times since March. In fact, the things that used to only slightly annoy you might now feel at such epic proportions that divorce might seem like a good option. Don't despair! In today's podcast I'm explaining why it's so hard right now and giving you some tip...

Have you got a coworker who undermines you, but your boss doesn’t see it and thinks your coworker is the bees knees? Or maybe you’ve got a sibling who cuts you down and “teases” you and, when you’ve confronted them, they say you’re too sensitive and can’t take a joke. Today I’m doing an “Ask Dr. Abby” broadcast where we go deep into what to do when you’re being treated unfairly! Our Sponsors: * Ch...

“Emotional labor” refers to all the pieces we need to think about in running a family, such as making meals, cleaning, shopping, childcare, and overall love and support. In today’s episode I explain how emotional labor is hurting your relationship and what to do about it. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries:...

"Are you feeling resentful or exhausted? Is there a fair amount of passive aggressive behavior between you and your partner (or between you and anyone else)? Then you might not be saying “no” enough. Today I’m going to teach you: Why it’s so hard to say "no" Why women have a harder time saying "no" than men My top 5 tips for getting great at saying "no" I’ve got a littl...

Tune in today to learn about the two main things you have to do if you want to stay sane while the world is going crazy. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is round two in my “Best Relationship Advice” series. Today, I’m going to teach you the five best philosophies or mindsets to have. These are the tried-and-true ways of thinking that have helped my clients move from disconnected, resentful and frustrated with their partner to emotionally close, at ease and happy with their main person. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.c...

Do you have that person who's just bugging the you-know-what out of you? Well, be bothered no more! Today I’m coming at you with my top 5 tips for dealing with those people who get under your skin! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to apologize? Have you ever apologized and had the other person tell you it was no good? Then today's show is for you! I'll answer all your questions and outline the 6 steps (backed by research) to a real apology! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https:...

Is your partner having a midlife crisis or are they just depressed? What can you do to really help them get out of their struggle and feel happy and sane? Today, I'll outline all you need to know and give you my top 4 tips for how to help your partner through a midlife crisis. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising I...

My goal with this first episode in my Best Relationship Advice series is to give you tips for quick wins that you can use right now to see positive results in a short amount of time. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Long distance relationships can actually be happier than geographically close ones but you've got to have the right tools. In today's show I'll lay out my top 8 do's and don'ts of having a relationship that goes the Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Shame is amazingly destructive and is eating at the foundation of your relationship in ways you likely don't realize. It's affecting everything from your sex life to your emotional closeness. In today's broadcast, I'll break down shame and tell you how to move past it! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertisi...

This week we’re going to talk about self-compassion. I’m going to be basing all this on the work of the Queen of self-compassion, Kristin Neff. We'll discuss the components of self-compassion, why it's important to your love life and how to be more self-compassionate in minutes a day! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com A...

We all want to feel better about ourselves. We want to feel confident about our way in the world and let go of the negative self-talk, anxiety, and self-consciousness. Today I'll teach you my top tips for improving both your confidence and your self-esteem! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Belief Snuggies are comforting in the moment. You wrap yourself up in them and hunker down, blissfully burrowing in to a world where you’re right but not happy. These Snuggies are basically faulty beliefs that get in the way of you having a rich and satisfying relationship with yourself and everyone around you. Belief Snuggies create disconnection, dissatisfaction and unhappiness in your life. Our...

If you have to give your partner (or anyone) feedback, there are some guidelines you’ll need to follow if you want that person to actually listen and (gasp!) maybe even make the changes you’re asking for. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

I’m going to tell you about the 4 key mistakes people make when it comes to expectations, and what you want to do instead so you can have a happy, connected relationship. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm known for saying you need to keep your standards high and your expectations low. Sadly, most people have this reversed with low standards and high expectations and that's why they're feeling resentful, dissatisfed and frustrated. Today I'm going to teach you how to identify your standards so you can create healthy boundaries and a happy relationship. Next week will be all about...

Negative thinking sucks! Today I'm going to teach you The four main reasons you get stuck in negative thoughts The three ways you’re likely coping with negative feelings that don’t work My top seven tips to get out of negative thinking Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Are you and your partner trapped in the roommate rut with average or no sex happening? Harvard-trained sex educator Candice Smith joins me on today's broadcast and shares the four mistakes you're likely making and her top tips to move from "You again?" to "You again!" Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Ad...

Ready to stop just surviving through the holidays? Today I share my three-tiered, easy to use system for thriving through the holidays! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/rme for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy