Paul C Brunson: Should You Stay In A Marriage Without Sex? Never Ignore This Sign After An Argument!
About this episode
In this episode of Begin Again, Davina sits down with renowned relationship expert Paul C. Brunson, a trusted voice on Married at First Sight UK and professional matchmaker. In this episode Paul shares the psychology behind dating and relationships, uncovering why we choose the partners we do and how anyone, at any age, can change their dating patterns to create more fulfilling connection. Paul offers practical insights into the steps we can all take to transform our relationships and make meaningful choices in love. Paul hosts the We Need to Talk podcast, where he explores these topics and more. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@WeNeedToTalk-Podcast Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro (01:18) How To Tell If A Relationship Is Worth Saving (04:20) Setting Priorities & Expectations In Relationships (06:55) Should You Stay Together For The Kids? (08:51) Dating Again: Finding Love The Second Time Around (12:07) Tips For Feeling Younger And More Energetic (12:39) Self-Acceptance: The Key To Peace And Confidence (14:36) Confronting Inner Demons And Embracing Self-Acceptance (16:35) Being Your True Self But Still Struggling To Find Love? (19:57) Keeping The Spark Alive In Long-Term Relationships (21:40) How To Be Unapologetically Yourself (22:30) Building A Support Network That Champions You (23:16) Becoming Your Authentic Self (24:13) How To Find Love In Midlife (27:30) Fiverr Ad (28:20) Adobe Ad (29:17) Can You Really Save A Failing Relationship? (31:31) Healthy Conflict Resolution In Relationships (32:51) Why Partners Should Be On The Same Team (33:49) How To Handle Constructive Feedback In Relationships (37:06) Is Intimacy Essential In Long-Term Relationships? (40:40) Secrets To A Fulfilling Sex Life (42:34) How To Initiate Better, Spontaneous Intimacy (47:36) We Need To Talk (48:30) Find Love (49:34) Key Takeaways (51:04) Zoe Ad Sponsored by: Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/davina Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code DAVINA10 SetArtwork provided by Kimi Zoet. Enquiries: kimizoet.artsales@gmail.com https://g2ul0.app.link/oQMAPbdSGNb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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