57 - Is It Normal to Fantasize About Someone Else? ft. Dr Tari Mack

In today’s first ever OPENHOUSE Hotline episode, Louise reads clinical psychologist, Dr Tari, Mack and sex therapist Massimo Fontana a listener’s question that explains she is in a happy, long term relationship but has started to think about someone she has met at work …. A lot.  Louise asks the therapists their thoughts on what to do when you start to think about someone who is not your partner. The group discuss:  ⇢ Is this normal? Does this happen to everyone? ⇢ What to do when it happens;  ⇢ Why this is often more about you, rather than the person outside of the relationship;  ⇢ But what the other person can show you about yourself and your relationship;  ⇢ Why stepping out of bounds isn't always the solution;  ⇢ The shame and guilt that people experience when they do engage with the 'other person' thinking it might make them feel better; As well as asking; Is it normal to fantasize about someone who isn’t your partner? and What tips and tricks that you can introduce into your relationship to re-connect both inside and outside of the bedroom. Daily Devotion™ is now live on the App Store & Google Play — unlock your healthiest, happiest, highest self with somatic daily wellness rituals, free for 7 days → [⁠⁠⁠REDEEM⁠⁠⁠]  Real talk, honest conversations, and stories that make you think—welcome to The Healing Honeys. Hit play and let’s get into it. ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/⁠⁠⁠ HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices