EP370: Dr. Cheryl Fraser - Buddha's Bedroom

"About 18 months in, according to research, that a lot of the thrill starts to fade a little and it turns into what I call marriage or relationship incorporated." Long-term relationships don't fail because people stop loving each other. They often fade because couples stop intentionally creating connection, excitement, and emotional closeness. Real happiness cannot depend entirely on another person. Strong relationships are built through communication, appreciation, sensual connection, and consistent effort. The episode explores how couples slowly drift into routines, how "relationship incorporated" replaces romance, and why intimacy, thrill, and sensuality must all be nurtured intentionally. Dr. Cheryl Fraser explains why the "soulmate myth" can quietly damage relationships by making people believe their partner is responsible for their happiness. Cheryl shares her "three keys to passion" framework: intimacy, thrill, and sensuality. She also discusses the emotional and physical importance of touch, affection, sexuality, and vulnerability, while emphasizing that couples can rebuild connection at any stage of life. Cheryl is a psychologist, Buddhist practitioner, relationship expert, speaker, and author of the book Buddha's Bedroom. She is known for combining modern relationship psychology with Buddhist wisdom and has spent decades helping couples strengthen emotional and sensual connection through her teaching programs and workshops. Learn more & connect: Book: Buddha's Bedroom by Dr. Cheryl Fraser https://a.co/d/48dKK67 🔥 Reboot Your Relationship in Just 10 Days — Join Dr. Cheryl's FREE Starter Course Now! 👉 Claim My Spot Now https://drcherylfraser.mykajabi.com/reboot Dr. Cheryl Fraser | Psychologist, Sex Therapist, and author of Buddha's Bedroom | Creator of Become Passion – Create Love that Lasts a Lifetime – An online program for Couples Email: [email protected] Website: www.drcherylfraser.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/drcherylfraser YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drcherylfraser Book: Buddha's Bedroom Take the Passion Quiz and Rate your Relationship: https://drcherylfraser.com/quiz/ Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com