545: Joe & Myra Sitdown

About this episode

Joe and Myra share their forty-year love story, discussing the importance of intimacy, friendship, and vulnerability in their relationship.

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are joined by a couple live in the studio! Join us as we welcome long-time friends of Dr. Laurie, Joe and Myra. They share with us their forty-year love story and the role that physical intimacy and emotional closeness have played in keeping their bond strong over the years. Joe and Myra talk about friendship being a foundation of love, how they navigated the difficult caretaking years, and keeping their attraction and desire alive. Turning towards each other, a strong belief they could weather the storms and even sharing vulnerabilities with each other to this day have created a strong and secure connection! Make sure to listen in and download this episode to hear from a real set of Brave Lovers! Order a copy of our book Brave Love, Great Sex coming out on September 15th. Available for pre-order now! Please support this episode's sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- The lubricant Laurie has recommended for 20+ years! Use the code BraveLove for a discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Laurie

Guests: Joe, Myra

Topics covered

• love story
• physical intimacy
• emotional closeness
• friendship
• caretaking
• attraction
• vulnerability

Keywords

• love
• intimacy
• friendship
• caretaking
• attraction
• vulnerability
• couples therapy

Sponsors

Uberlube

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Brave Love, Great Sex

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