Why You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner (ft. Gaby Balsells)
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of emotional connection in relationships and its impact on intimacy and sex life.
Sexologist Alexa Andre ( @sexwithalexa ) gets in bed with sex therapist and relationship coach Gaby Balsells to talk about emotional connection: what it actually means, why it matters, and how it directly impacts your sex life. From feeling “seen, heard, and safe” to understanding why some people need emotional connection before sex (and others after), this episode breaks down the real dynamics behind intimacy, desire, and long-term connection. Alexa and Gaby explore how disconnection happens (even in good relationships) and how couples can rebuild it through communication, attunement, and intentional effort. They also unpack why relying on your partner as your only emotional outlet can kill attraction, and how having a “menu” of support systems actually strengthens your relationship. In this episode, we cover: What emotional connection actually means Emotional vs physical connection and how they influence each other Why some people need sex to feel emotionally connected Why emotional safety is the foundation for intimacy Reconnecting after a fight (without forcing sex) Meeting your partner in the middle instead of rejecting bids for connection Expanding your “menu” of emotional…
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