"The Ick", Resentment & Romance: What Modern Marriages Get Wrong

17/05/2025 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11
"The Ick", Resentment & Romance: What Modern Marriages Get Wrong

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Ever felt ... "The Ick"? Maybe it's been small, maybe you felt like you've been repelled by your partner for no clear reason (and even sometimes, for very obvious ones)? You love them. You’re committed. But the ick is real. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Lauren Dry breaks down what the “ick” really is—and why it’s not shallow, random, or a sign your marriage is broken. Spoiler: it has everything to do with your Nervous System.We’re diving deep into:Why the “ick” often hits women harder in long-term relationshipsThe biology of safety, and how it drives attraction more than we realizeWhat resentment and emotional load do to your sense of desireWhy your Nervous System might be confusing “safe” with “boring”And why so many of us chase chaos or emotionally unavailable partners—even when we know betterWhether you’ve ever felt shut down, disconnected, or even confused about your own intimacy triggers, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on under the surface—and how to start resetting your connection at the root.This is the one to send to your partner. Or maybe even listen to with them.Inside the episode, we explore:What your body is actually asking before intimacyThe role of unconscious patterns and familiar dysfunctionWhy emotional safety is the true foundation of physical desireHow to begin shifting out of resentment, even when life feels overwhelmingResources Mentioned:Learn more about RISE Into Regulation™ – the skillset for connection, communication, and Nervous System safety in modern marriageFollow Lauren on Instagram @lauren_dryEnjoyed this episode?Share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag Lauren with your thoughts and breakthroughs. You never know who might need to hear this today.

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