Relationship Resistor | LQ049

Ever tried planning a romantic date night and your partner acts like you suggested skydiving with no parachute? Yeah, that. In this episode, I’m diving into the murky waters of relationship resistance—what to do when your partner seems allergic to connection, new ideas, or (gasp) counseling. I talk about how this kind of pushback isn’t really about the date night or the therapist—it’s the thing under the thing: fear, control, self-sufficiency, or some past yuck they haven’t unpacked yet. Just like April showers bring May flowers, these relationship “showers” can actually help us grow if we meet resistance with curiosity, kindness, and a little affection. Plus, I’ll walk you through how to make that love space feel less like a storage closet and more like a cozy living room.

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About the Host:

Meet Crystal, your relationship and social health coach. Crystal is the founder of Sparked Forever Relationship & Singles coaching. She started her journey supporting the neurodiverse community in navigating this, sometimes frustrating, neurotypical social world. Lessons and inspiration from her earlier work drives Crystal’s passion for bringing couples and singles together through acceptance, understanding and big picture thinking to grow vibrant relationships. Crystal understands that the foundation for our social health and well-being starts with making connections to others. When Crystal is not working with couples, she loves to be out on adventures with her partner and bonus kids or spending time connecting with friends over good food and fun music.

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