Emotional Pain

#178: Boundary Blindspots: How to Express and Respect Limits in Love (Part 1) Overview: Discovering the balance between personal space and intimacy is an art form in relationships—a theme we thoroughly explored in this insightful episode of Love Shack Live, hosted by Staci Bartley, alongside her co-host and lover, Tom, and their daughter, Brooke. The…

#177: The Land of Maybe: Navigating Love on the Brink of Divorce Overview: In the complex terrain of relationships, the space between holding on and letting go can often be the most challenging. This transitional space, what we refer to as the “Land of Maybe,” is a purgatory of indecision and uncertainty that many couples…

#176: Facing the Fear: Conquering the Anxiety of Needing Space in Relationships Overview: What does it truly mean to be brave when faced with separation or divorce? These words are not just terms; they are thresholds that challenge our emotional resilience and force us into the depths of our fears. Welcome to Love Shack Live, a…

#175: The Myth of ‘Back to Normal’: How to Truly Heal After Your Partner Asks for Space Overview: Picture this: you’re strolling hand in hand with your partner when they gently utter those words that make your heart race: “I feel like we could both use a little space.” In that moment, fear, confusion, and…

#174: Surviving Relationship Gaps: Real Stories from Love In Limbo Graduates (Part 2) Overview: “Can we really grow closer by being apart?” It’s a question that haunts anyone who hears, “I need space,” from a partner. If you’re wrestling with feelings of loneliness and confusion in this space, you’re not alone. This episode of the Love Shack takes…

#173: When They Say ‘I Need Space’: Your Roadmap Through Relationship Gaps (Part 1) Overview: Feeling the emotional tug-of-war when your partner whispers, “I need some space”? It’s like walking a tightrope between giving them room and fearing the growing silence might become a chasm too wide to cross. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the…

#172: Feeling Ignored By Your Partner? How to Turn ‘You Never Listen’ Into ‘I Hear You’ Overview: Have you ever felt the frustration of speaking without being heard, your words floating in a void between you and your partner? It’s a silent trap many couples find themselves in, not from a lack of love but…

#171: The Ultimate Guide to Communication in Relationships: Deepening Understanding in Every Exchange (Part Three) Overview: In the stillness of the night, have you found yourself wrestling with thoughts of unresolved arguments and unspoken words with your partner? As the world quiets down, do these concerns grow louder, echoing the depth of your emotional turmoil?…

#170: Speaking Your Truth: The First Step to Healing Conversations in Relationships (Part Two) Overview: Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, pondering, “Why don’t we talk anymore?” In the silence that has crept into your relationship, there’s a longing for the days when conversations flowed effortlessly, and your hearts felt undeniably close.…

#169: From Arguments to Understanding: Transforming Our Communication In Relationships (Part One) Overview: Feeling utterly alone even when you’re just inches away from your partner is a heart-wrenching reality many of us face.  It’s like shouting into a void, desperately hoping for an echo, only to be met with silence. This profound sense of disconnection,…