About this episode

The episode discusses the contrasting desires in relationships regarding physical intimacy and emotional connection, alongside broader themes of individual happiness and communication challenges.

0:00 Teaser Clips & Intro 2:10 A little bit about Bitcoin 2:40 Q1: He wants sex, she wants connection 10:45 Females are defensive until they see love cues 22:25 Suspected key issue 29:15 Could it be a phone addiction? 32:50 Q2: Are people doing romance backwards? 42:15 Can I be happy without a partner? 52:16 Final thoughts Q1: My husband and I have been fighting about the same issues our entire marriage (18 years). He complains that I don't have sex with him enough or that when we do have sex I'm not into it (which I'm not). I don't want to have sex with him because I don't feel close to him at all. He works long hours at a stressful job. It is not uncommon for us to barely speak on workdays. He comes home stressed and tired so he spends the evening staring at his phone or watching TV. I have tried to explain that it is important to me that we talk or at least spend a little bit of time together every day, but he doesn't change. The only time he shows any interest in me is when he wants to have sex. I feel like we are stuck in a terrible loop, but I don't know how to get out of it. Q2: Many of the experienced and wise people that I know, say 50 and older AND wise, have realized…

People in this episode

Host: BeatYourGenes

Topics covered

• relationship dynamics
• emotional connection
• sexual intimacy
• communication issues
• individual happiness
• romantic relationships

Keywords

• relationship issues
• emotional intimacy
• sexual desire
• communication
• happiness without partner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bitcoin

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