How to Resolve Conflicts and Reconnect with Your Partner

Most of us want to be in a happy and healthy long term relationship, right? But the reality is, in order to get there, it takes a lot of work. If that sounds daunting and overwhelming, today’s guest is sharing her easy to integrate tips to help you through different phases of your relationship, and build a relationship that lasts. Kim Polinder is an individual and couples counselor whose training in traditional therapy and energy work has helped her create her holistic approach to issues such as anxiety, couples communication, childhood trauma and low self esteem. Check out this episode to learn the essential elements of a long-lasting relationship, how to reconnect with your partner, communicate better and build resilience in your relationship.

“You can be as upset as you want; feelings are real. But when it comes to communicating with your partner, it helps to stay specific.” - Kim Polinder

What we talk about:

  • Working through infidelity

  • How to address the root of our issues by processing childhood trauma

  • Common issues among 20+ year relationships

  • Virtual partners and relationships

  • Lack of engagement among younger generations

  • The basis of a successful relationship

  • The importance of identifying value systems

  • How to integrate modern relationship dynamics

  • Romanticizing social media relationships

  • How to reconnect with your partner

“When it comes to deciding who you’re going to commit to, a lot of it is just making the decision to commit.” - Kim Polinder

Other topics:

  • Kristina and Steve’s trip to Ojai

  • Update from Raeann’s heritage trip

  • Another life update from Kristina!!

  • Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde breakup rumors and DWD drama

  • Kourtney Kardashian’s new product line

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