#454 Mismatched in Sexual Desire? You May Be Closer Than You Think

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Feb 27, 2023

Are you sexually mismatched in marriage? Do you feel like you're in "drive" all the time while your spouse is in neutral (or even putting on the brakes)? Here's good news: You're likely closer than you think. Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma and analyst Shaunti Feldhahn share about two types of desire, "receptive desire" and "initiating desire," and how to build a bridge between to the two.

Guests: Shaunti Feldhahn & Dr. Michael Systma

Show notes:

Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn & Dr. Michael Sytsma*
Dr. Sytsma's practice: Building Intimate Marriages
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