145: Not Feeling Like A Priority In Your Relationship?

Our lives our busier than ever. It's easy for one partner in the relationship to feel like they no longer are a priority to the other partner. Work, hobbies and technology are just a few things that can begin to take priority over a partner. Listen to today's episode to navigate the emotions of not feeling like a priority in your relationship, and learn how to proactively make your partner feel important. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of understanding that no one is a priority all of the time. Exercises to remind your partner that they are important. How to talk about feelings of unimportance and neglect. Navigating priorities in relationships with blended families and family dynamics. Communicating our feelings in a productive and positive way. And much more! Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist in S. California since 1978 with over 40 years’ experience in counseling individuals and couples. Dr. Tessina is the author of 15 books in 17 languages appears frequently on radio, TV, video and podcasts. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/145 Hood River Couples Retreat: Join us in Hood River, Oregon for our Couple's Retreat July 29 - August 4, 2018. Strengthen your relationship in just 5 days while vacation in the majestic Columbia River Gorge. Learn more details here: Hood River Couples Retreat Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Do you or your partner no longer feel like a priority in your relationship? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Grove Collaborative makes it easy to discover amazing natural home and personal care products. Grove selects only the best non-toxic products, so you can shop with confidence knowing that everything on their site is good for you, your family, and the planet. For your FREE Mrs. Meyer's Gift Set (Mrs. Meyer's Hand Soap, Mrs. Meyer's Dish Soap, Mrs. Meyer's Multi-Surface Spray, Free Grove Walnut Scrubber Sponges) visit grove.co/chasesarah. Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service made from effective, quality ingredients personally tailored to your exact needs. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah