Expressing Emotions
This episode dives into the complexities of expressing emotions in various types of relationships, emphasizing that the challenges of communication are often similar, whether with friends, family, or romantic partners. Emily and Dedeker explore the societal expectations surrounding anger, particularly for those socialized as women, and how these dynamics can complicate emotional expression. The conversation highlights the importance of intentional relationships where both parties are willing to invest effort in understanding each other's feelings.In this clip
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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships
442 - Do You Trust Your Partner With Your Emotions?
Related Questions
When should you share an emotion with your partner?
How do I communicate when something is bothering me in a relationship? Should I just express my feelings, and what should I do if the apology didn't sit well with me? This is in relation to the episode If You Want To Master & Control Your Emotions, WATCH THIS! | Evy Poumpouras and the clip Verbal Economics.
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions? This was discussed in the episode How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb, the episode Emily Nagoski — The Knowledge Project #66, the episode #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, and the clip Embracing Pain's Gift from the episode Dr. Marc Brackett: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and the clip Permission to Feel.