Vanessa Van Edwards

The Science of Connection for Couples with John Howard

Vanessa Van Edwards

Summary

Ohio veterans voice their concerns over Senator Sherrod Brown's policies, particularly criticizing his support for taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants while allegedly neglecting veterans' healthcare. They argue that Brown has broken his promise to those who served in the military by attempting to eliminate VA healthcare, emphasizing their belief that their sacrifices should take precedence over benefits for undocumented individuals.

In a separate discussion, relationship expert John Howard highlights the importance of connection in personal relationships. He explains that true connection is not merely about time spent together but about the quality of interactions. Howard suggests practical steps for couples to enhance their relationships, including prioritizing physical touch and emotional reassurance during transition times, such as after work or before bed. He advocates for weekly and annual rituals that foster deeper emotional bonds, underscoring that these practices can significantly improve the quality of relationships.

Show Notes

Our relationships are one of the most important aspects of life. We need to cherish these relationships and understand how to best navigate them. Therapist, author, and friend John Howard @johnhowardatx4344 sat down with me and we talked all about the science of connection, what couples should do to keep their relationship thriving through connection, and a few tips for couples to do weekly and yearly.Deepen your connection with your partner with John Howard's book More Than Words! Get it here: https://getmorethanwords.com/In this video:0:00 Intro/Sneak Preview0:58 About John Howard3:00 How your partner relationships help with all other relationships4:37 How our nervous systems are involved in our relationships5:37 You're in the same room, but you don't feel connected7:42 What to say to your partner after a long day12:06 What should every couple do before bed?14:59 Deep connection takes 5 minutes14:33 What should every couple do every week?17:38 What should every couple do every year? ******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/).My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/******PS - Join the conversation on social!☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/#relationships #couples #partners #connection #morethanwords #johnhoward #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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