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Episode 67: Keeping the Spark Alive After Kids with Dr. Daryl Johnson
Relationships always require a lot of time and energy in order to be successful. This becomes extremely challenging once a couple has children because all the focus is directed towards them. It sometimes feels impossible to create balance between your relationship with your partner and time spent with the children. Dr. Daryl Johnson joins me on this episode to teach us how to do just that.
Dr. Daryl is a couples therapist, licensed professional counselor and psychologist in the Washington DC area. Dr. Daryl helps her clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in their relationships. She specializes in guiding singles and couples toward healthy romantic relationships. She recently released her first book entitled Love and Other Stuff, The No Bullshit Guide to Relationships When Love isn’t Enough.
In this episode we discuss:
- Relationship challenges that parents face and how to deal with them
- Common issues couples struggle with
- Ways to create healthy expectations within your relationship
- Tips for how to keep the spark alive in your relationship
Resources:
- Grab your copy of Dr. Daryl’s book, Love and Other Stuff The No Bullshit Guide to Relationships When Love isn’t Enough
- The Gottman Institute
- Love Language Quiz
Connect with Dr. Daryl:
- Website
- Instagram: @dr.daryljohnson
- Facebook: DrDarylJohnsonConsultingLLC
- Dr. Daryl’s coaching programs
Connect with Lynzy:
- Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine
- Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine
- Sign up for the weekly newsletter here
Questions Asked In The Episode:
- Is therapy less successful when only one person is willing to go to therapy?
- What are the common challenges you see with the parents you counsel?
- When people say they need to work on communication, what exactly does that really mean?
- When you say 70% of relationship issues are not resolvable, what does that include?
- What are the best things to do on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to foster physical and emotional intimacy to strengthen a connection?
- My partner and I seem to have different Love Languages. Do you have any tips on getting him to understand what I need more of?
- What are some at-home date night ideas?
- How do you know if a couple needs to start couples therapy?
- Dividing household duties always seems to be an issue for us. How can I bring this up in a way that doesn’t become defensive?
- When is a lull in sex life a case for concern and how do I get back in a groove?
