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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 57 MIN

Feeling Like a Priority, Gaslighting, Video Games, Intimacy vs Sex, Repair S4 Ep7

from 2 Be Better · host Chris Burkett

If you feel like you’re not a priority in your relationship, this episode gets straight into why it happens and what to do next. You’ll hear a real listener situation where “two hours of gaming” turns into four, plans get brushed off, and feelings get minimized with phrases like “it’s not a big deal.” We break down what follow through actually communicates, how dismissing your reality can become gaslighting, and how to set a boundary without begging, chasing, or exploding.You’ll also learn how to repair after conflict, rebuild trust when someone avoids accountability, and create a relationship culture where connection is the standard. We go deep on intimacy versus sex, why many couples confuse the two, what emotional intimacy looks like in daily life, and how to bring back desire without pressure, resentment, or “chore” energy. Expect clear language, practical communication tools, and a direct framework for getting respect, consistency, and real closeness back on track.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

If you feel like you’re not a priority in your relationship, this episode gets straight into why it happens and what to do next. You’ll hear a real listener situation where “two hours of gaming” turns into four, plans get brushed off, and feelings get minimized with phrases like “it’s not a big deal.” We break down what follow through actually communicates, how dismissing your reality can become gaslighting, and how to set a boundary without begging, chasing, or exploding.You’ll also learn how to repair after conflict, rebuild trust when someone avoids accountability, and create a relationship culture where connection is the standard. We go deep on intimacy versus sex, why many couples confuse the two, what emotional intimacy looks like in daily life, and how to bring back desire without pressure, resentment, or “chore” energy. Expect clear language, practical communication tools, and a direct framework for getting respect, consistency, and real closeness back on track.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

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