The Elements That Define a Successful Intimate Relationship: Relationship Panel 1

Relationships can be complex, especially with the numerous components that need to be balanced, and there is no perfect formula for their success. Regardless of how you got into your relationship or what you hope to achieve, it is important to communicate effectively with your partner, manage your finances, and cultivate or nurture intimacy between you. A successful intimate relationship allows people to enjoy each other's company, communicate clearly, and feel comfortable sharing financial matters. This is especially important as couples grow older and start having children. Of all the factors, communication is the glue that sticks them together. It is the lifeblood of any romantic relationship. It helps establish and maintain intimacy, explore thoughts and feelings, and grow with your partner. If you cannot communicate effectively, all of your positive intentions to give the best in your relationship will just be a dream.

Join this relationship talk part 1 and learn more about the key components of intimate relationships. The panelists include; Ce'Aira Robbins, J'bria Iyalla, Alexis Thomas, Aleta Johnson, Sharron Buck, Edward Triplett, Bobby Johnson, Keith Phillips, and Rodney Dickens. We shall talk about; how important communication is in romantic relationships, how one can create a healthy balance & not lose their uniqueness in the relationship, financial harmonization, and intimacy.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:24] Episode intro and pre-show talk

[02:46] Meet the panelists in our relationship talk

[04:54] How important is communication in romantic relationships?

[06:12] Why it is sometimes hard for couples to communicate  

[09:15] The secret is finding a healthy balance in communication

[10:43] What Ce'Aira has learned about communication  

[11:38] You need to be a little vulnerable with your partner

[12:27] Our communication styles and non-verbal cues matter a lot

[14:17] How can you create a healthy balance & not lose your sanity in your relationship?

[15:12] Bobby’s ideas on how to not forget to invest in yourself while in a relationship

[17:09] Who can you blame for the failure of not prioritizing yourself?

[19:44] The question of finances and how to best manage them in a relationship

[23:19] Harmonizing different perspectives on the money with your partner

[27:55] Meaning of intimacy and how to cultivate it in your relationship

[30:34] Has the internet contributed to building or destroying intimacy in relationships?

[35:47] How important is intimacy in relationships

[37:46] What does intimacy encompass?

[39:28] How couples can keep having fun without being bogged down by the demands of life

[47:49] How can partners adjust when the other person changes or evolves

[53:09] Handling emotional changes with your spouse or partner

[55:11] Key- nuggets and wrap up

Check Part 2 of this communication and continue with the juicy conversation!

Notable Quotes 

• Communication is vital in a relationship because you don’t have a relationship without it.
• Communication is not only the foundation of romantic relationships but also helps you learn your partner’s love language.
• Some couples find it hard to communicate because of the traumas from previous relationships. 
• Our relationships will only effectively work if we strike a healthy balance in communicating with our spouses.
• Communication in relationships is largely shaped by how we were nurtured and the nature of the environment we grew up in.
• We are all at different levels of communication, but until we get past the hurdle of fear, it won’t be as successful as it could be.&a