About this episode
The episode discusses how to handle mismatches in physical affection within relationships, featuring insights from couples therapist Isiah McKimmie.
73% of you have dated someone where there’s been a mismatch of PDA in your relationship. So what can you do if one of you loves physical touch and the other doesn’t? We chat to couples therapist and sexologist Isiah McKimmie on how to navigate that mismatch, how to deal with feelings of rejection, and whether it’s something you can work on or change. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
People in this episode
Host: triple j
Guest: Isiah McKimmie
Topics covered
- physical affection
- relationship advice
- couples therapy
- PDA mismatch
- emotional rejection
- communication in relationships
Keywords
- physical touch
- relationship dynamics
- couples therapy
- PDA
- emotional connection
- rejection
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC
Places: Wurundjeri, Kulin nation, Australia
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