3089: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Strong Partnerships

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3089: Tamsen Firestone explains how lasting romance depends on actively giving and receiving affection, preserving each partner’s individuality, and resisting the critical inner voice that discourages vulnerability. Her insights offer practical ways to deepen intimacy, protect emotional connection, and bring renewed warmth to a long-term relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/3-principles-keep-love-alive/ Quotes to ponder: “Much of the advice that suggests taking action to foster romance is effective because it encourages the act of loving rather than the state of being in love.” “When you understand your partner in this deeply empathic manner, you are aware of what you have in common, but you also recognize and value your differences.” “No matter what your critical inner voice says, ignore it and continue to be loving and affectionate.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices