He’s Ignoring You in Bed? Here’s Why It’s Happening and How to Fix It
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon talk about why communicating sexual needs with a partner can be challenging, why people often need to hear things multiple times, and how kindness, patience, and flexibility are key to maintaining a healthy relationship.
00:00 Podcast Kickoff — Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler kick off the episode by introducing a listener question about sexual communication in relationships.
00:07 When Your Partner Ignores You — They discuss why partners may seem to ignore sexual requests and how miscommunication often plays a role.
00:55 Say It Again With Kindness — They explain that people often need to hear things multiple times and that calm, kind communication works best.
06:10 Make It Fun Together — They suggest framing sexual requests as something fun to explore together rather than as a demand.
07:21 Authentic Self Myth — They challenge the idea that partners should accept everything about us without effort or growth.
11:14 Relationships Need Friction Control — They explain that successful relationships require adjusting behaviors and reducing unnecessary conflict.
With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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