What do you do when you’re dreaming big, but your partner is just snoozing? What if you feel bitter about footing the bill, but your long-term relationship isn’t budging? This episode explores relationship questions that affect so many couples: How do we understand ourselves and our mates? How do we truly communicate in a relationship? Thanks to a listener letter from Frustrated Sugar Mama, we two-step our way through these questions and more. We even learn the The Protest Polka! Momma B & so many psychologists out there are thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Dr. Sue Johnson, a clinical psychologist and the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT). Dr. Johnson is also the author of the best-selling book, Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. MOMMA B’S & DR. SUE’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS The Book: Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hold-me-tight-sue-johnson/1100211095?ean=9780316113007 The online program: Hold Me Tight Online Couples Workshop: http://holdmetightonline.com/159.html Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/103999.Toxic_Parents Relationships and the Need To Fix Others: Are You a Fixer? https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/the-deleterious-effects-of-child-abuse/ .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. Support Advice from Mom and the art of jingle-making by supporting our sponsor: ZOLA: To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to www.zola.com/pickleball Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Dr. Johnson’s interview was recorded in British Columbia, by Katie Sage! Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.