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In episode 42 of the Better Relationships Podcast, Dr. Dar Hawks, the relationship healer, explores the profound impact of relationship needs on every aspect of your life. From the moment you wake up, your decisions influence your mindset, behavior, and interactions with your partner. Dr. Dar delves into the concept of decision fatigue, explaining how the multitude of daily choices can lead to stress and tension in relationships.

Dr. Dar emphasizes the importance of understanding why making decisions matters in a relationship and offers insights into how to make the best choices for yourself and your loved ones. She shares valuable perspectives from Sheena Iyengar's book, "The Art of Choosing," and discusses the psychological benefits of having control over your options.

Moreover, Dr. Dar introduces the five primary relationship needs—love and belonging, freedom, fun, safety, and power—highlighting how these needs play a crucial role in decision-making and relationship satisfaction. She provides practical tips on how couples can honor and balance these needs to foster a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Ready to take your relationship decision-making to the next level? Dr. Dar invites you to take her Primary Relationship Needs Quiz to discover your primary, secondary, and shadow needs. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of choices in your relationship and empower you to make decisions that align with your core needs.

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In episode 41 of the Better Relationships Podcast, Dr. Dar Hawks, the relationship healer, dives deep into the painful and complex topic of recovering from infidelity.

Through the heart-wrenching story of Allison and Frank, Dr. Dar examines the emotional fallout of discovering an affair and the tough steps required to repair a relationship after such a betrayal.

Dr. Dar doesn't shy away from outlining the various types of infidelity, from physical and emotional to mental and situational, and she discusses the underlying reasons that lead individuals to stray from their primary relationships.

She emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding, and professional support in navigating the aftermath of an affair.Listeners will learn about the stages of healing, the significance of identifying and addressing root causes, and the necessity of setting clear boundaries and agreements.

Dr. Dar also explores the role of sovereign relationship needs in rebuilding trust and creating a healthier, more resilient partnership.

Whether you are dealing with infidelity in your relationship or seeking to understand how to prevent it, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for moving forward.

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In episode 40 of the Better Relationships Podcast, Dr. Dar Hawks, the relationship healer, delves into the intricacies of how to talk to your husband about your feelings. Dr. Dar begins by sharing her personal struggles with expressing emotions, highlighting the physical and mental challenges that often accompany such conversations. She introduces the crucial distinction between emotions and feelings, explaining how emotions originate in the body and are short-lived, while feelings are shaped by mental thoughts.

Dr. Dar emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding your body's reactions to emotions before they manifest as prolonged feelings. She introduces the EQ wheel, a tool available on her blog, that helps identify and articulate emotions and feelings effectively. By using this tool, you can gain clarity and communicate with your partner without conflict.

The episode also explores the five sovereign relationship needs: love and belonging, freedom, fun, power, and safety and survival. Dr. Dar provides insights on how these needs influence emotional and feeling responses in relationships, offering tailored advice for each need. She encourages listeners to take her free sovereign relationship needs assessment to better understand their own and their partner's needs.

Dr. Dar outlines practical steps for planning and executing a conversation about your feelings with your husband. These include scheduling distraction-free time, choosing an appropriate location, using the EQ wheel for clarity, and creating a conversation script. She provides a detailed example script to guide you through expressing your emotions and feelings concisely and effectively.

Finally, Dr. Dar stresses the importance of formulating questions that aim for mutually accepted solutions and closure, ensuring a balanced and respectful dialogue. This episode equips you with the tools and techniques to foster healthier, more understanding communication in your relationship.

Tune in to The Better Relationships Podcast for an episode that promises to transform the way you communicate with your husband about your feelings, leading to a happier, healthier relationship.

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