S4 Ep113 - 8 Lessons from 8 Years of Marriage: Communication, Connection & Staying a Team
Description
Marriage isn’t just about love—it’s about learning how to communicate, stay connected, and choose each other in the messy middle. After 8 years married (10+ together), I’m sharing the 8 lessons that turned resentment and miscommunication into deeper intimacy, more laughter, and a rock-solid team.
You’ll learn:
Why small hurts fester—and a simple cadence for hard conversations
How specificity (dishes, gifts, date night) ends disappointment
The appreciation effect: getting more of what you want without nagging
“Us vs. the problem”: shifting conflict into collaboration
Everyday ways to build physical + emotional connection (hugs are foreplay)
How playfulness keeps desire alive in busy seasons
Dreaming together so you don’t drift apart
Using shared values to make decisions (and drop what doesn’t matter)
Resources:
Related episode: 5 Ways The Queen’s Code Shifts Your Perspective About Men
Explore the Sensual Embodiment Collective for practices that turn ideas into embodied change https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/
Free Honey Pot Meditation for a 10-minute connection reset https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
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