Lightblub Moments // Better relationships with Steve Sutton, LCSW

Steve has been in private practice for over ten years as a licensed mental health professional with Better Man Projects. He works with couples as well as men both individually and in groups. Throughout his professional career, Steve has heard from clients all over the world who desire to build strong relationships but often run into roadblocks on trying to successfully achieve them. He has found that sometimes we need a lightbulb moment to re-ignite the important relationships in our lives. Listen to Lightblub Moments often as it will be a series of short podcasts focused on principles for achieving better communication for stronger relationships. Check us out: www.bettermanprojects.com or contact us at info@bettermanprojects.com

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Lightblub Moments // Better relationships with Steve Sutton, LCSW

Strong Connections

December 01, 2020 • Steve Sutton, LCSW • Season 1 • Episode 2

In this episode of BMP Lightbulb Moments, Steve talks about another bedrock principle for creating better relationships -- strong connections. He dives in on the components to building these stronger connections with people in your life.

To do this, these five areas must be present: Mutual pursuit, investment and engagement in one another, mutual curiosity, safety and belonging, and sensation of warmth and attention.

In addition to these components, people who want strong connections also have a desire to be influenced by one another. Partners (which is defined in the episode) need to rekindle or create a desire to feel safe and cared for when sharing personal thoughts and feelings. When we don't feel safe, we lose our connections.

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