EPISODE · Apr 17, 2023 · 26 MIN
Ep 94: A Bid For Connection: What To Do When Your Relationship Shifts Into Autopilot
from Unf*ck Your Relationships · host Michelle Panning
I have heard way, way, wayyy too many people ask why the spark has disappeared from their relationships…and then blame their partner for lack of effort. Here's the truth: the minute you let your relationship shift into autopilot, you will lose that level of connection you had at the start. Relationships don't run on their own, regardless of how long it's been; you always need to be putting effort into it to keep it alive. The good news? Putting effort into your relationship actually doesn't take that much from you…sometimes, it's as simple as listening to them talk about how hot it is outside and agreeing that yes, it is in fact hot outside. Sometimes it means taking a look at the bird they pointed out in your tree. Sometimes it means saying "Me, too" when they say they're tired. These little things are called "bids for connection," and trust me, while they don't seem that important…they stack up to something much bigger. EPISODE RESOURCES: Join Brat School, an emotional intelligence school for bratty bitches: https://michellepanning.thrivecart.com/brat-school/ Ready to do the work? You can find all courses, masterclasses, and more right here: https://michellepanning.com/all-offers CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/michellepanning Website: http://www.michellepanning.com
What this episode covers
I have heard way, way, wayyy too many people ask why the spark has disappeared from their relationships…and then blame their partner for lack of effort. Here's the truth: the minute you let your relationship shift into autopilot, you will lose that level of connection you had at the start. Relationships don't run on their own, regardless of how long it's been; you always need to be putting effort into it to keep it alive. The good news? Putting effort into your relationship actually doesn't take that much from you…sometimes, it's as simple as listening to them talk about how hot it is outside and agreeing that yes, it is in fact hot outside. Sometimes it means taking a look at the bird they pointed out in your tree. Sometimes it means saying "Me, too" when they say they're tired. These little things are called "bids for connection," and trust me, while they don't seem that important…they stack up to something much bigger. EPISODE RESOURCES: Join Brat School, an emotional intelligence school for bratty bitches: https://michellepanning.thrivecart.com/brat-school/ Ready to do the work? You can find all courses, masterclasses, and more right here: https://michellepanning.com/all-offers CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/michellepanning Website: http://www.michellepanning.com
NOW PLAYING
Ep 94: A Bid For Connection: What To Do When Your Relationship Shifts Into Autopilot
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 22, 2026 ·87m
Apr 14, 2026 ·104m
Mar 17, 2026 ·83m
Mar 10, 2026 ·88m