I talk a lot about building secure attachment to keep your love strong but how do we actually do that? I decided to interview Kristal DeSantis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, because she wanted to simplify the complex dynamics of making love last so she created a paradigm called STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man, which is also appropriate for all genders.

In our interview, Kristal shares her expertise on fostering emotional safety, enhancing self-love, and building strong, resilient relationships. Kristal describes the STRONG model of relational therapy, a framework designed to help people experience secure, fulfilling relationships by enhancing emotional intelligence, understanding attachment styles, and deepening relational connection. Whether single or in a relationship, she shares actionable steps for cultivating the healthy, soul-shaking love they desire.

Here's what we cover in our interview:

1. What is the STRONG model and how can it help people create more secure and fulfilling relationships?

2. What role does self-love play in relational health, and what are some practical ways we can cultivate it?

3. How can understanding our attachment styles impact the way we approach romantic relationships?

4. For those who struggle with anxious attachment, what steps can they take to feel more secure and cherished in their relationships?

She shares practical tools and paradigms that can help you improve your relationship right now.

Here's Kristal's Free Gift: www.strong.love

Kristal offers a free guide titled, "Building Secure Connections: Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Relationship." This downloadable resource provides insights, exercises and tips from her STRONG model. Whether single or in a relationship, listeners can use this guide to take meaningful steps toward building the soul-shaking love they seek.

More about Kristal DeSantis:

Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man. With a focus on relational wellness, emotional intelligence, and self-love, Kristal helps individuals and couples build resilient, fulfilling relationships rooted in emotional safety and connection. Through her STRONG model of relational therapy, she provides practical tools to foster secure, lasting bonds that enhance both personal and relational growth.