Talking can help unearth problems and direct you towards possible solutions and compromises. But the wrong conversations reinforce an image of the relationship as problematic, and upset your partner.

So, what should you do instead? When and how should you bite your tongue? Matt and Graham explore these questions and more in today's episode.

The blogpost they discuss is available here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-some-help/202412/bite-your-tongue-when-to-stay-quiet-in-your-relationship

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Romantic relationships today carry heavy expectations. We want our partner to be our best friend, confidant, co-parent, caregiver, and lover. This is a lot to ask of one person; no wonder many relationships struggle under the weight of expectations.

In this episode, Matt and Graham focus on when it's OK to stray - emotionally, socially, or intellectually - to help sustain a fulfilling relationship.

The Psychology Today blogpost this episode is based on can be found here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-some-help/202411/when-its-ok-to-stray

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Sex is brilliant. But how much is enough? Do you need to spice things up from time to time? How do you make sure your sex life stays healthy when kids and careers get in the way? How do you stay attracted to each other when the body gets looser and flabbier over the years? Should you ever have sex when your heart's not fully into it?

Graham and Matt explore sex and sexlessness in this episode, with a particular focus on their Psychology Today blogpost on the subject, available here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-some-help/202410/just-do-it-sex-can-be-vital-in-a-long-term-relationship

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