In past episodes, we’ve looked at many different aspects of relationship. We’ve noted that relationships differ in terms of what the partners seek from the relationship (and from each other); in how good an initial “fit” there is between them (that is, in their degree of compatibility); in terms of what each partner brings to the relationship, including both gifts and deficits or vulnerabilities; and in terms of how each partner experiences their relationship interactions, at the physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual levels.
In this episode, we’ll look past all of this variation, to discern that there is some regularity across relationships. We’ll look at what I think of as the “relationship life-cycle”. Using that as a framework, we’ll see what stages a relationship can evolve through, and what changes or transitions are available to the partners, at each stage of a relationship.
Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based in the Portland, OR area. He holds a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS), as well as a Professional Sex Coach certification from Sex Coach U. Dr. Claude is passionate about promoting and supporting deep human connection. He develops and delivers workshops and other events regarding that topic, as well as being available for individual and couples intimacy coaching. He can be contacted at claude@twoopendoors.com.
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