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	Podcast:		Better Sex
	Episode:		240: Making and Keeping Agreements with Martha Kauppi
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:51:18
	Publish Date:		2024-09-09 15:40:05
	Description:		In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes back guest Martha Kauppi for a vibrant discussion on the art of making and keeping agreements in relationships. They explore the importance of having explicit conversations to establish trust and understanding between partners. Topics include identifying when and what types of agreements should be made, the significance of revisiting and renegotiating agreements, and developing the skills needed to navigate these discussions constructively. The episode also delves into distinctive challenges faced by both monogamous and polyamorous couples, providing insights into maintaining integrity and trust. Listeners are guided on how to uphold agreements effectively and the potential pitfalls of inadequate or overly detailed agreements. 00:00 Introduction to Better Sex Podcast 00:51 The Importance of Agreements in Relationships 03:29 Common Areas Requiring Agreements 07:20 Revisiting and Keeping Agreements 11:15 The Skills for Making Good Agreements 22:31 Trust Building Through Transparent Agreements 24:10 Mid-Episode Break: Resources for Desire Discrepancy 25:04 Revisiting Agreements: The Importance of Flexibility 25:13 Experimentation in Agreement Making 26:27 The Collaborative Nature of Agreements 26:54 Understanding Your Partner's Needs 28:32 Building Trust Through Hard Conversations 30:14 Monogamous vs. Polyamorous Agreements 33:17 Avoiding Pitfalls in Agreement Making 39:17 The Consequences of Breaking Agreements 40:50 When Agreements Become Deal Breakers 48:35 Resources for Better Relationships Want access to the secret podcasts regarding desire discrepancy? Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast Bio: Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, author, speaker, and AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor. She has a lifelong career in health and sexuality, and is a senior trainer of the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy. Martha trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with relational intimacy challenges and sex issues. She is the author of Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). More info and resources: Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast Special Collections of the podcast: Increasing Desire Episodes Eroticism and Excitement Episodes My Favorite Authors How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass
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