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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 24 MIN

The High Desire Partner | Szn. 4 Ep. 12

from Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships · host Dr. Jenn Kennedy, PhD, LMFT

There’s a moment in many relationships that rarely gets named.It’s when you stop initiating, not because you don’t want intimacy, but because rejection has started to feel predictable. You tell yourself you’ll try again later. You try to be patient. Low pressure. Understanding. But quietly something shifts.You start wondering: Is it me? Am I asking for too much? Does wanting closeness make me the problem?In this episode, I’m unpacking the emotional experience of the high desire partner, the one who reaches, initiates, and often equates intimacy with connection. We’ll explore:What “high desire” actually means (and what it doesn’t)Why high desire is so often misunderstood in relationshipsThe subtle traps high desire partners fall into, over-pursuing, self-silencing, resentment buildingHow to shift from pressure dynamics to deeper understandingPractical ways to create connection without abandoning yourselfWanting intimacy isn’t the issue. But how you carry that desire, and what it represents emotionally, changes everything. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” “too needy,” or constantly calibrating yourself to avoid rejection, this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in and let’s talk about it.If this resonates, my course walks you step-by-step through understanding your desire patterns and communicating them clearly, without shame or pressure. 👉 Buy now✨ Related Podcasts:Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9Initiation: Who's Going to Make the Move? | Szn. 2 Ep. 12Long-Term Spark w/ Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz | Szn. 1 Ep. 26#HighDesire #SexTherapy #Relationships #DesireDiscrepancy #EmotionalIntimacy #CouplesTherapy #SecureAttachment #ThePleasureProject

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