Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2819: What Should I Do if My Boyfriend Keeps Lying to Me? by Melissa Josue of Melissa The Love Coach on Navigating Trust Issues

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2819: Melissa Josue offers compassionate yet grounded advice to anyone facing dishonesty in a relationship, emphasizing emotional clarity and open communication over confrontation or control. By encouraging listeners to reflect on their own needs and relationship standards, she provides a powerful framework for making empowered decisions, even in long-standing, painful situations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/what-should-i-do-if-my-boyfriend-keeps-lying-to-me/ [https://melissathelovecoach.com/what-should-i-do-if-my-boyfriend-keeps-lying-to-me/] Quotes to ponder: "You can't control whether or not someone lies to you, but you can control how you respond." "Communicating and reacting to bad experiences are different things." "It really comes down to asking yourself: What kind of man do you want to be with?"

2818: How to Create Committed Lasting Love AND A Confession: How I Practice Relationship Sabotage by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2818: Dr. Diana Kirschner reveals how to break free from love confusion and self-sabotaging habits by using simple yet powerful practices like writing a "Lasting Love Intention" and embracing what she calls "Soulmate Listening." By shifting focus away from fear and self-doubt and toward mindful connection, you can rewire your brain and nurture a deeper, more committed romantic bond. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://lovein90days.com/how-to-create-committed-lasting-love/ [http://lovein90days.com/how-to-create-committed-lasting-love/] & http://lovein90days.com/a-personal-confession-about-relationship-sabotage/ [http://lovein90days.com/a-personal-confession-about-relationship-sabotage/] Quotes to ponder: "You do not have to believe an affirmation in order for it to work and come true." "Negative thoughts lead to fear, worry and more uncertainties." "It is in silence, when you are paying full attention to your partner, that you really get him or her."

2817: A Powerful Way To Stop Projecting Onto Your Partner by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on Building Emotional Awareness

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2817: Dr. Lisa Firestone invites us to transform our relationships by recognizing how much of our emotional reactivity stems from old wounds and unconscious projections. By pausing to consider that our partner's behavior may be shaped by their own past rather than something we caused, we can shift from being reactive to being curious, creating space for empathy, compassion, and deeper connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/stop-projecting-in-your-relationship/ [https://www.psychalive.org/stop-projecting-in-your-relationship/] Quotes to ponder: "In a couple, one person always has 100 percent control of 50 percent of the dynamic." "Sometimes rather than react and pounce all over the present issue, it's better to give it a little time and space." "Whatever is happening inside our partner isn't always about us."

2816: Is Happiness Important? by Nicholas Kraft of Live Happy on Emotional Well-being

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2816: Nicholas Kraft reflects on the surprising skepticism he and Adam Shell encountered while filming Pursuing Happiness, exploring why some thoughtful, creative individuals believe happiness is overrated, selfish, or even counterproductive. By engaging with these dissenting perspectives, Kraft uncovers deeper insights into fulfillment, arguing that happiness is most powerful when it's a byproduct of meaningful work and service, not the goal itself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/is-happiness-important/ [https://livehappy.com/is-happiness-important/] Quotes to ponder: "Being happy or wanting to be happy does not make you selfish." "There is practically no limit to the happiness you can create." "Let happiness be the pleasant byproduct of your pursuits, not the pursuit itself." Episode references: Can Seeking Happiness Make People Happy? Paradoxical Effects of Valuing Happiness: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21517168/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21517168/] The Pursuing Happiness Documentary: https://pursuinghappiness.com/ [https://pursuinghappiness.com/]

2815: How to Build a Gratitude Habit with Your Kids by Karl Staib of Dig To Fly on Family Gratitude

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2815: Karl Staib shares practical strategies for cultivating a gratitude habit in children that can create lifelong emotional resilience and stronger family bonds. By modeling gratitude, using creative prompts, and embedding it into daily routines, parents can help kids develop a more positive and grounded outlook on life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-build-a-gratitude-habit-with-your-kids/ [https://digtofly.com/how-to-build-a-gratitude-habit-with-your-kids/] Quotes to ponder: "Gratitude is one of the best habits we can help our kids develop because it teaches them to focus on the good in their lives." "When we express gratitude, we shift our mindset from what we lack to what we have." "A simple prompt like 'What made you smile today?' can help a child focus on the positive." Episode references: 5 Minute Journal for Kids: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal-for-kids [https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal-for-kids] Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ [https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/] Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 [https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299]