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How Body Image Changes Romantic Connection

Have you found that body image (your view of your own body, your thoughts about what other people think, what they actually think about your body) gets in the way of connecting with people, especially romantically? We're all built differently, and when we stop critiquing ourselves, we may find that others aren't judging us as harshly as we thought! Want the inside scoop from Kelly Shibari from http://ThePRSMGroup.com and http://www.KellyShibariXXX.com? [...]

By |2016-01-07T09:32:50+00:00March 6, 2013|Dating, Shame, Touch|
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Why is Vulnerability Vital to Intimacy?

Why is Vulnerability Vital to Intimacy? Get the deep, meaningful relationships by being authentic and transparent. Learn why and how you can share more of the REAL you! Cathy: We're here today talking about vulnerability. Hi, Reid. Reid: Hi, Cathy. Cathy: And vulnerability is really important for intimacy. Reid: It is? Cathy: Yeah. Reid: It is. It's wicked important, super important. Cathy: Without being able to be vulnerable, we can't [...]

By |2016-01-06T11:58:46+00:00March 4, 2013|Dating, Flirting, Relationship Skills|
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Being Vulnerable: How Much to Share and With Whom?

You want to be more open and transparent, but how much do you share, with whom? Cathy: Hi, everyone. We're talking about vulnerability and how to know how much to share and maybe who to share with. Reid: Uh-hum. In the last video, we talked about how not to be a victim so now the question is how much do you share and to whom? I mean I tend to [...]

By |2016-01-06T12:00:00+00:00March 3, 2013|Dating, Relationship Skills|
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Vulnerability: Sharing without Being a Victim

You want to be more open and transparent, but how much do you share, with whom, and what do you share so you feel good about the interaction, and don't come across as a victim? Cathy: You may have just seen the video we did on vulnerability and how important it is to creating intimacy and deep connection with people. But if you want to start being vulnerable, how do [...]

By |2016-01-06T12:00:58+00:00February 28, 2013|Dating, Relationship Skills|
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Vulnerability: Privacy vs Transparency

When you want to be more open and vulnerable, how do you know when to be transparent and when to be more private? Join relationship expert Reid Mihalko from http://www.ReidAboutSex.com and Cathy Vartuli from http://www.TheIntimacyDojo.com as they share simple, practical steps you can take to bring the passion back into your life, and create warmth and love again. Reid: What's up doc? Cathy: [Laughs] Hey everyone. We're wondering what's the [...]

By |2016-01-06T12:02:10+00:00February 25, 2013|Dating, Relationship Skills|
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Vulnerability: Authentic and Positive

Being Authentic and owning responsibility, while being positive... how do you balance these aspects of yourself and have communication. Join relationship expert Reid Mihalko from http://www.ReidAboutSex.com and Cathy Vartuli from http://www.TheIntimacyDojo.com as they share simple, practical steps you can take to bring the passion back into your life, and create warmth and love again. Cathy: Hey, everyone. If you're being more vulnerable in sharing, being more transparent, part of that [...]

By |2016-01-06T12:03:20+00:00February 23, 2013|Dating, Relationship Skills|
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Fear of Physical Intimacy: Lack of Trust

How do you deal with fear of intimacy, and how do you feel safe and trusting in a connection? Join relationship expert Reid Mihalko from http://www.ReidAboutSex.com and Cathy Vartuli from http://www.TheIntimacyDojo.com as they share simple, practical steps you can take to bring the passion back into your life, and create warmth and love again. Cathy: Hi, everyone. What do you do when you're afraid of physical intimacy? You want to [...]

By |2016-01-06T09:07:49+00:00February 21, 2013|Dating, Relationship Skills, Trauma|
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Afraid of Attraction or Arousal? We’re Not in 7th Grade Anymore!

Are you afraid of other people's attraction? Or your own arousal? Most of us can actually control ourselves. You can upgrade your beliefs and feel more confident with yourself and others. Reid Mihalko from http://www.ReidAboutSex.com/ and Cathy Vartuli from http://www.TheIntimacyDojo.com/ share tips and approaches to help you appreciate your pre-frontal cortex! Cathy: Are you still afraid of attraction? A lot of us are. We're taught when we're young that we [...]

By |2016-04-13T08:55:55+00:00February 13, 2013|Dating, Flirting|
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Release Anger and Resentment with the Languages of Apology

The 5 Languages of Apology can make it surprisingly easy to let go of resentment and anger. Ever had someone repeat your "crimes" from years past? Find yourself doing that? Learn what might be missing and make your romance and friendships better starting now. Reid Mihalko from http://www.ReidAboutSex.com and Cathy Vartuli from http://www.TheIntimacyDojo.com share tips and approaches to help you connect more deeply and with less discord. Cathy: Are you [...]

By |2016-01-06T12:06:41+00:00February 9, 2013|Dating, Relationship Skills, Shame|
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