EPISODE · Jan 5, 2023 · 51 MIN
Dating for a Differentiated Marriage
from Conversations with Dr. Jennifer · host Barbie Does Dating
In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins the hosts of the Barbie Does Dating Podcast for a discussion about dating! This episode covers how singles can differentiate in their relationships, how to recognize and overcome a fear of commitment, and healthy ways to approach the nuanced topic of sexual intimacy and compatibility while in celibate dating relationships.
What this episode covers
Reconciling our desire to belong to ourselves and our desire to be in close relationship with another is a complicated process. Making room in a relationship for two complete people, each with their own values, opinions, and priorities, is a complicated, painful, and remarkably worthwhile process–a process that will foster spiritual, emotional, and psychological development if we let it. In this NEW PODCAST episode, Dr.Finlayson-Fife joins the Barbie Does Dating podcast discuss the complexities and joy that come from our most important and meaningful relationships. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: *Differentiation in relationships *Finding connection despite differences *Negative patterns that interfere with growth & intimacy *How fear of rejection and fear of commitment relate to perfectionism, low desire, and disinterest in dating *The importance of using invalidating information to confront ourselves and grow *The benefits of being in a loving and committed relationship
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