Trust, Commitment, and Love Maps in Marriage

In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the Gottman Institute’s insightful concept of the Relationship Sound House, focusing on the crucial foundations of marital trust, commitment, and understanding your partner's inner world through love maps. By unraveling the intricacies of trust and commitment, they emphasize the importance of truly knowing your spouse's psychological needs, and how these aspects influence sexual intimacy and emotional connection within marriages.

Key Topics Covered

• Introduction to the Relationship Sound House by the Gottman Institute
• Understanding and building trust and commitment in relationships
• Love Maps: Getting to know your partner’s inner world
• The evolving nature of personal and shared relationship needs
• Navigating sexual preferences and mapping intimacy
• Tools and resources provided by Passion Place to enhance couples' intimacy

Join us as we delve into fostering a deeper understanding of your partner's internal world, from emotional needs to sexual preferences. Discover how concepts like Love Maps and sound relational foundations can transform your relationship. Plus, learn how Passion Place is designed to support you and your partner every step of the way. Don't miss these invaluable insights to enrich and maintain a vibrant, loving relationship!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/5

Discussion Resources

• https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/ – An introduction and overview of the Gottman Soundhouse
• https://www.gottman.com/blog/build-love-maps/
• https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/B08CPVQT5M – The "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski

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