Podcast

#214: Obligation Is Killing Your Relationship—Here’s How to Stop It In a long-term relationship, love should feel like a choice, not a duty. Yet, many couples find themselves stuck in a cycle where affection feels transactional, connection feels forced, and intimacy is weighed down by silent expectations.   The result? Resentment builds. Passion fades. And…

#213: Why Your Partner’s Request for Space Isn’t the End: Listener Q&A In relationships, the quiet moments often speak the loudest. Like when you’re sitting alone, rereading an unsent message or replaying the fragments of a heated argument in your mind. These crossroads are inevitable. They challenge us to pause, reflect, and ask: Where do…

#212: How Much Space Is Too Much? How to Avoid Losing Yourself (and Each Other) In relationships, the concept of “space” often feels like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it promises clarity and growth; on the other, it stirs fears of disconnection and loss. How much space is too much? How can we give…

#211: Can You Save Your Relationship When Your Partner Wants Out? Are you stuck in the land of maybe, that heart-wrenching space where your relationship feels like it’s balancing on a tightrope? Maybe your partner has asked for space, or worse, divorce papers are on the table. It’s disorienting. One moment you’re hopeful; the next,…

#210: When Your Avoidant Partner Needs Space: A Story of Coming Back to Life “Avoidance isn’t rejection; it’s survival.”   These words might feel like a revelation—or a painful truth. If you’ve ever struggled in a relationship where emotional distance seemed like an insurmountable barrier, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Love Shack…

#208: When They Say ‘I Can’t Do This Anymore’: A Survival Guide for Your Breaking Heart “Sometimes, when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but actually, you’ve been planted.” – Christine Caine.   If you’re reading this, chances are your relationship feels unsteady. Your partner has asked for space, and now…

#208: When They Say ‘I Can’t Do This Anymore’: A Survival Guide for Your Breaking Heart Sometimes, it takes just five words to bring your world to a standstill: “I can’t do this anymore.” That single sentence can leave you breathless, grappling with uncertainty and fear. But what if this moment isn’t an ending? What…

#207: The Antidote to Overthinking: What to Do When Your Partner Needs Space Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind fills in the blanks when you’re uncertain? When a partner asks for space, it’s like flipping on the overthinking switch. Suddenly, every text, every silence, every memory becomes something to dissect. But here’s the…

#206: Your Partner Needs Space—Here’s How to Handle It Without Falling Apart “Nothing makes you feel more frantic than uncertainty in your relationship.”   When your partner says, “I need space,” it can feel like the ground beneath you has disappeared. You might feel panic, anger, confusion—or all three at once. These words can strike…

#205: Holiday Chaos? Here’s How to Protect Your Peace (and Your Relationship) “Nothing brings out the best—or the worst—in us like family.” This sentiment often rings especially true during the holidays. While the season promises connection and warmth, it can just as easily bring tension, old patterns, and moments that leave you feeling more frazzled…