S1, Ep 7 The Love Unboxed Relationship Mini-Playbook -In this episode of Love, Unboxed, licensed therapist, Dr. Colleen Mullen, answers a listener’s question about making a great relationship even better. If your relationship is already thriving—strong communication, no arguments, and mutual respect—this episode is for you! Learn actionable, research-backed tips to deepen emotional intimacy, create new experiences together, build connection through rituals, and celebrate each other's wins. Whether you’re in a long-term partnership or just starting out, these simple strategies will help you keep growing and strengthening your bond. Tune in for expert advice on how to nurture lasting love!
Show Notes for Episode [Insert Episode Number]: Strengthening a Thriving Relationship
Episode Title: How to Make a Great Relationship Even Better
Summary:
In this episode of Love, Unboxed: The Podcast for the Hopeful Romantic, licensed therapist [Your Name] answers a refreshing question from a listener who's already in a thriving, loving relationship. This couple has strong communication, no arguments, and regularly complements each other—but they want to know what more they can do to strengthen their bond. If you’re in a relationship that’s going well, this episode is for you! [Your Name] shares research-backed tips for deepening connection, enhancing emotional intimacy, and growing as individuals within the partnership.
Key Takeaways:
Create New Experiences Together: Learn why novelty is crucial in relationships and how trying new things together can release feel-good chemicals, creating lasting memories and strengthening your bond.
Deepen Emotional Intimacy: Discover how a weekly emotional check-in can open deeper lines of communication and foster closeness.
Practice Rituals of Connection: Simple, consistent rituals like morning coffee or daily walks can be powerful ways to reinforce your relationship.
Physical Connection Beyond Intimacy: Explore the importance of affectionate, non-sexual touch in building connection and satisfaction.
Celebrate Wins Together: Celebrating each other’s big and small achievements can deepen your relationship, fostering mutual support and appreciation.
Keep Growing as Individuals: Personal growth doesn’t just benefit you—it can breathe new life into your relationship.
Listener Question:
“Hi! My partner and I have been together for [X years]. We get along really well, don’t argue, and have good communication skills. We also make sure to complement each other all the time. Are there any tips or tricks to make our relationship even better?”
Resources Mentioned:
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study on new experiences and relationship satisfaction.
Dr. John Gottman’s research on rituals of connection.
Study from The Journal of Positive Psychology on emotional self-disclosure.
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships on affectionate touch and satisfaction.
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The Relationship Mini Playbook, S. 1, Ep 7 of Love, Unboxed: The Podcast for the Hopeful Romantic
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[00:00:00] Hi, Dr. Mullin. Hello, Dr. Collin. And my question, my question for you is, which probably hits at the beginning of our relationship,
[00:00:14] do you still hold out hope for finding love or improving the love you have? Well, love Unboxed is the place for you. Welcome to Love Unboxed, the podcast for the Hopeful Romantic. Your host is Dr. Colleen Mullen. She's been helping her clients find love and [00:00:30] stay in love, and now she wants to share what she knows with you.
[00:00:34] Dr. Colleen is here to sprinkle a little magic on your love life. Get ready, folks, because today we're diving into a brand new unboxing adventure. Let's join Dr. Colleen and embrace the adventure that awaits.
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[00:00:53] Hi, and welcome to this next installment of the Love Unbox podcast. The [00:01:00] podcast for the hopeful romantic. This is where we dive deep into the world of love and relationships to help you discover new ways to nurture the love that you have or the love that you're hoping to find. I'm your host and fellow hope for romantic, Dr.
[00:01:16] Colleen, and I'm here to help you navigate the complexities of love with compassion and actionable advice. And today I've got a fantastic question from one of our listeners. I'm calling this [00:01:30] episode the Relationship Mini Playbook, and you'll understand more when we get to the unboxing. And this question is aimed at helping people who are in more thriving relationships, as some of you listening will be.
[00:01:47] So I hope that this particular episode will serve as a reminder as you're getting to know this show. 'cause I am only, I think, seven episodes in maybe. That this episode can serve [00:02:00] as a reminder that the show is not just for those who are struggling in their dating or relationship life, but also for those who are looking for ways to grow and strengthen the love that they have with their already chosen partner.
[00:02:13] Before I play our caller's question today, I wanna remind you that leaving me your burning dating or relationship question is super simple. You just go to love unbox podcast.com and click on the icon that says, leave Dr. Colleen your question. You get five whole minutes if you [00:02:30] need them to set up your question.
[00:02:32] You essentially are leaving me an online voicemail. It's super simple, and don't be shy. Trust me, after 24 years of being a therapist, I've heard a lot of relationship dilemmas. I'd love for you to try me out. All right. Then let's get into our questions so we can get to the unboxing for the day.
[00:02:59] This is [00:03:00] Marissa. Um, what would you suggest for a couple to strengthen their relationship for, um, a type of couple that doesn't really fight or argue that they have really good communication skills and compliment each other all the time? Just a little tips and tricks to try to make it even better. Now, this is the kind of question that just lights me up because it shows the importance of being proactive in relationships.
[00:03:25] This couple already has strong communication, no arguments, [00:03:30] and they regularly compliment each other. Even when things are going well, there's always room for growth. So I'm gonna break this down into a few areas where you can focus your energy and deepen your connection with your partner. But I wanna start this off with saying to Marissa, congratulations on being in such a positive and loving relationship.
[00:03:54] It's really refreshing to hear from couples who are thriving, but still looking for [00:04:00] ways to enhance that connection, that relationship. Because a healthy relationship isn't just about avoiding conflict, it's about being intentional in making that bond even stronger. So as part of the unboxing, I'm gonna walk you through some research, back tips for strengthening your relationship.
[00:04:18] We'll go deeper into emotional intimacy, new experiences, physical connection, and a few other things with specific actions that you can take to keep growing [00:04:30] together. I'm even going to share a few reflections on my life and my relationship experiences. So let's get into this unboxing.
[00:04:45] And Marissa, just so you know where we're gonna end up with this, I'm gonna give you six actionable steps that you can take to enhance your already terrific relationship with your husband. Number one is create new [00:05:00] experiences together. One of the best ways to strengthen your relationship is through novelty.
[00:05:05] It's kind of one of my favorite things to talk to people about, whether they're in individual counseling with me or as part of couples counseling. And this isn't just my opinion, it is backed by research. A study published in the Journal of Personal and Social Psychology found that couples who engage in new and exciting activities together report higher levels of relationship [00:05:30] satisfaction.
[00:05:31] And the reason behind this is that novel experiences release dopamine, which is the feelgood chemical in your brain. It helps create the bond between you and your partner. So what does this look like in practice? Well, you could plan a trip to a place that you've never been to before. You could try a new hobby together or even tackle a challenge that neither of you has ever faced before.
[00:05:56] And this doesn't have to be something extravagant or [00:06:00] trying on you. Certainly it should be. Ideally it's a fun activity or something that you're trying new together, but. It also can be little small things like taking a cooking class, going on a spontaneous weekend road trip, or even rearranging your living space.
[00:06:16] It can all have a similar effect. Think about it as breaking your routine just for a little bit. When you do new things together, you create fresh memories that reinforce the idea of us. [00:06:30] A shared identity is a couple, you know, how much us or we. Your life. This not only adds excitement to your relationship, but it helps you grow in your ability to work together in new situations.
[00:06:46] I find that so many couples. You know, get into the routine and that's why you do need the novel experiences. It kind of jolts the brain with fun, dopamine, and says, oh my gosh, I really enjoy this person [00:07:00] again. Or I really need to be reminded occasionally how much fun we have when we get out of our routine.
[00:07:07] Have you ever thought about what activities you and your partner could explore that neither of you have done before? Even brainstorming together about that is a great way to spark connection with each other. Number two is deepen your emotional intimacy. Now, communication is already a strength for the two of you, which is fantastic.
[00:07:29] But [00:07:30] let's talk about emotional intimacy. How can we take that communication and go even deeper? One tool that I recommend often is called the weekly check-in, and it's kind of exactly what it sounds like, but I'm gonna spell it out for you. This is a structured time that you set aside each week to check in with each other emotionally.
[00:07:54] And here's the thing, it's not about what's going wrong, it's about what's happening [00:08:00] internally to you. Like how are you getting through your day? What's been on your mind? It could include things outside the relationship, like work stress, personal goals, or even childhood things that come up in your life.
[00:08:13] You know, maybe somebody had a chat with one of their parents. And it has been on their mind or their thinking about life, stages of their family. You know, it could be anything, but you're talking about how each of you is feeling emotionally. [00:08:30] Research has demonstrated that emotional self-disclosure, which is like being open about our thoughts and feelings and experiences, plays a significant role in our relationship satisfaction.
[00:08:43] According to a study that was published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, couples who frequently share their inner worlds feel closer and more satisfied in their relationship. So make the weekly check-in a habit one week. Maybe you're sharing something from your [00:09:00] past that shaped the way that you approach conflict.
[00:09:03] Or another time you might talk about a goal that you're working towards. These deeper conversations create a stronger bond because they allow you to understand and empathize with each other in a more profound way. So this is one that helps you stay aware of what your partner is going through and helps your partner stay aware of what you're going through.
[00:09:26] In my own relationship, we stay [00:09:30] pretty open and talk about how we're feeling on a pretty regular basis. But it's nice to get into those deeper conversations where we just kind of talk about like, Hey, what was that like when we went and saw your dad, who's 84? My husband worries about his dad, and I know that it was kind of bittersweet seeing him, and we hope that he lives a lot longer because he is a strong and active 84-year-old.
[00:09:57] I know that it weighs on my [00:10:00] husband, so it was nice when we connect and he shares about those deeper things that are going on, because he's, he's like a lot of people, they kind of keep those interior thoughts or those internal thoughts to themselves on their own interior. They kind of say, well, I don't know.
[00:10:17] Like I don't need my partner to know that I'm like worried about this. But it's important to at least kind of be aware of what they're going through so that you can have empathy for them. And understand if they're [00:10:30] outta sorts or having a mood or, or in a different space. You can figure out what each other needs by having these conversations, and sometimes they just need to get it out and allow you both just kind of touch base with each other.
[00:10:49] Hold hands, talk about the things that are on their minds. And other times it's gonna be exciting stuff. So I think you'll actually really enjoy doing the weekly emotional check-in. [00:11:00] Number three is practice rituals of connection. Again, one of my favorite things. So rituals of connection are those little things that you do together consistently that reinforce your bond.
[00:11:14] They're kind of the unique way that you and your partner do your relationship together. You know, we all know that in our history of relationships, our relationship dynamic looks different with each [00:11:30] partner because it's two different personalities. And how those two unique people come together is different than how you and your partner know uniquely come together.
[00:11:39] So rituals or connection is kind of how you uniquely do your relationship together. And this is a concept. Developed out of the work and the research of doctors John and Julie Gottman of the Gottman Institute, and I will mention them from time to time. They [00:12:00] are the leading experts, uh, in many ways on relationships and research in that area.
[00:12:05] The Gottman's have done 40 years of research on relationship satisfaction. They've written all sorts of bestselling books, and they talk frequently about small rituals of connection in relationships. And this idea of turning towards each other instead of a way you can kind of think of it as paying attention when it's when you [00:12:30] should pay attention to your partner.
[00:12:31] Notice when they smile at you, smile back. If they show up with, you know, a new haircut or a new shirt, or they look nice for a day, or they ask you to help them with something. You respond appropriately. So that's what they mean when they say turn towards. They find that happy couples turn towards each other through little rituals that they do [00:13:00] over 80% of the time.
[00:13:03] These rituals end up building trust and emotional safety over the time of the relationship. A ritual could be something as simple as having your morning coffee together. No phones, maybe no tv, just the two of you. If you have young kids at home, maybe you get up 30 minutes before the kids do so that you can have coffee together and quiet, right?
[00:13:26] Or maybe it's a bedtime routine where you always take a few [00:13:30] minutes to talk before falling asleep and you go to sleep together at the same time, meaning go to bed together at the same time. So these small moments. Start to accumulate over time and contribute to a stronger emotional connection. So I'm gonna tell you about a couple that I personally know and their ritual, their weekly ritual that they engage in.
[00:13:55] And I just love it and I wish I had come up with it myself, but I [00:14:00] didn't. Uh, but it is something that we like to practice now. So I know of a couple who's been together for well. Well over 15 years, probably closer to 18, 19 years maybe. And one of their ongoing rituals of connection is that they go on a quote unquote intentional date every week.
[00:14:23] The intentional part means that they don't count running errands on a Saturday or binge watching a show as [00:14:30] quality time together. This couple doesn't let a week go by without going out and doing something that allows them to leave the stress of life behind and just focus on each other and the relationship in the moment that they're in.
[00:14:45] And it doesn't have to be elaborate, although certainly it is. Sometimes it can range from a walk in the park to a bike ride around a neighborhood that they wanna explore to checking out an art exhibit to happy hour with a view. [00:15:00] Anything else you can think of to do together. It's their time to make sure that they're connecting and communicating and unwinding together.
[00:15:09] They've both made this a priority and they don't put it off even when life is overwhelming. In my own life, I absolutely love a ritual that my husband and I have, and one of our rituals that we do is taking a daily walk together. When we [00:15:30] literally do it almost every single day, we go somewhere for a walk.
[00:15:33] Sometimes it's around our neighborhood, but probably two to three times a week. Maybe even more. Sometimes we're going somewhere we, you know, I live in San Diego, it's a beautiful place and I'm, you know, 10 to 20 minutes away from so many beautiful shoreline areas where you can walk or big, you know, the parks, Balboa Park, where all of our museums and restaurants is there.
[00:15:58] Downtown, [00:16:00] the Harbor Convention area, the Seaport, I mean, it's not a travel show, but if you're coming to San Diego, I'm happy to tell you where I think are great places to go, but we go on these walks and for me has been, I mean, it's one of the things that cemented me in this relationship. I mean, I have been an avid walker for 25, 30 years.
[00:16:28] Where it's just my [00:16:30] main form of exercise is walking because you can see so much. And if I'm by myself, I can listen to a book or a podcast or have some fun music playing, but I can learn things too through the books and the podcast. So I like that. But I've not really been in a relationship where I had a partner that just was like, where do you wanna go today?
[00:16:53] And just wanted to go on the walk because he wanted to spend the time with me. Then now it became something that we really just, [00:17:00] we miss if we don't do it. I had some health concerns a couple of years ago and needed my hips replaced. I know it's drastic, but it's true. So I was like in my late forties and got put on hold for my surgery for a while and for as much as I could go on small walks, we weren't going on like an hour and a half long walk where we could just, you know.
[00:17:26] Kind of get lost in places. And there were a lot of days where I [00:17:30] just couldn't do it. And of course, the longer that I got put on hold for the surgery, the worse it got. And so we really missed it. And it really, um, it affected us in that we were talking about how much we missed it. We still knew our bond was strong, but wow, once I had recovered and we could get back to it, it is one of the cornerstones of our relationship.
[00:17:54] And it's one of the things that we both really look forward to on a daily basis. [00:18:00] And on those walks, we just unwind, we talk, we share. Sometimes we talk about what's going on around us. Sometimes it's things that bring us emotionally closer and we talk about what's going on in our own minds and what we're carrying around, and.
[00:18:17] Other times we're following up on things and sometimes we're just holding hands and enjoying the scenery and the people watching. So there's lots of little ways that we get our little [00:18:30] dopamine, uh, rush out of it. 'cause we get a little double, double bang for that buck. We get the novel experience and it's part of a ritual of connection for us.
[00:18:40] So Marissa, I'm wondering if you have any rituals of connection with your husband? It's possible you do and you hadn't thought of it that way. Maybe you guys go for walks. Maybe you go for a run on Sunday mornings or you have cer together, or you make sure that you have time together at the end of your day, or you make sure to greet each other and give [00:19:00] each other a little kiss.
[00:19:01] When you come and go from the house, if you don't find that you have that much, that comes to mind. I hope that this inspires you to find some rituals of connection for yourselves.
[00:19:18] Number four, I'm gonna call physical connection beyond intimacy. So let's talk about physical connection. We often think about physical [00:19:30] touch in terms of intimacy, but it doesn't have to be just that. Everyday physical touch, holding hands, hugging, or even sitting close together on the couch can increase feelings of closeness and affection.
[00:19:44] In a study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, it was found that couples who engaged in more affectionate touch reported higher levels of relationship satisfaction. It turns out that these small gestures [00:20:00] release. Oxycontin. Oh, it doesn't release. Oxycontin releases oxytocin.
[00:20:05] The bonding hormone, which makes both partners feel more connected. So if you're not already doing this, try increasing the amount of non-sexual physical touch that you have with your partner. It's a simple way to stay connected physically and emotionally. Think about when you're watching a movie together.
[00:20:26] Can you snuggle up a little closer on the couch? Or [00:20:30] when you're walking down the street, can you hold hands? These small moments of connection can make a big difference over time. I often coach couples when I'm teaching them certain conversational interactions, certainly to face each other on a couch.
[00:20:46] And when you're talking with them or sitting next to them, put your hand on their thigh, put a hand on their shoulder, some way to stay physically connected, especially if they're talking about something that's stressing them out. It can help them [00:21:00] feel grounded and calm, and then they feel bonded to you 'cause you're helping them feel grounded and calm just by putting your hand on them.
[00:21:11] How amazing is that? Now, I know there are people out there that get scared or even turned off by the idea of, you know, PDAs or public displays of affection. I find that this aversion to the PDAs can be caused by many things. And some of that can [00:21:30] be kind of like, well, you never saw it in your own home.
[00:21:34] 'cause your parents weren't physically outwardly affectionate with each other. Or there was a parent that wouldn't show affection to you. Or, you know, sometimes that aversion develops because there's been a violation of a physical boundary when they were young through being abused or molested. I, I certainly am not gonna push somebody past a point.
[00:21:57] That they're not comfortable going. [00:22:00] You know, when people say, I don't like being touched, that's something that's usually kind of caught in some emotional experience that turn them off from that. So, on a side note, if that happens to be you, it's a great time to seek out some individual counseling around that and see if that can be healed in some way.
[00:22:20] That can open up at least a little door for that with your partner. I say that, not that you need to be out making out on the corners, but just [00:22:30] so you can hold hands and walk around a park or so that you, you don't mind sitting closer a little bit or sitting on the same side of the table if you go on a dinner date together.
[00:22:40] Sometimes that's fun, especially if there's a window and you can look out the window and kind of people watch together. Alright, the next one, number five. To celebrate each other's wins, both big and small. Celebrating each other's successes is another fantastic way to [00:23:00] strengthen your relationship.
[00:23:02] Research from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that how couples respond to each other's good news is just as important as how they handle the bad times. Think about that couples who actively celebrate each other's accomplishments. Report higher levels of relationship, satisfaction and longevity.
[00:23:23] And here we're not just talking about the big wins like promotions or major milestones. Celebrating the small [00:23:30] stuff is equally important. Maybe your partner completed a tough workout, nailed a presentation, recorded that podcast episode at the time that they said they were going to, or even just got through a particularly stressful day.
[00:23:44] Taking a moment to acknowledge these small victories creates a positive cycle of support and appreciation between the two of you. And let me tell you, I certainly know what it feels like to be in a relationship where I was with partners who didn't [00:24:00] wanna celebrate anything, like not even the big days.
[00:24:03] On the other hand, like I'm a person who loves all of it. I wanna celebrate all the good. I wanna know when the bad is happening so I can celebrate when that gets overcome. It's truly painful to me to live in a space where no day or no moment is any greater than another to my partner, when that is not, that's not the life that I'm wanting to live.
[00:24:26] And speaking of rituals of connection, you [00:24:30] know, these all go together and build upon each other. So we've got the novel experience and maybe you guys took a walk together and then you're maybe looking for ritual connections. So. I'm gonna suggest that you can keep a wind journal and this is a, a little notebook or a little file on your phone or your computer where you jot down things that you're proud of each other for, and at the end of the week, you look back on everything that, that they've accomplished.
[00:24:59] And notice [00:25:00] that just because I know my husband likes to listen, I'm gonna say that I like to cheer him on every day because he is so consistent in the gym. He will go out every single morning no matter what his quality of sleep was and tackle that routine. It might not be a big workout, but he gets in at least his bare minimum every day.
[00:25:23] And I just, I think it's the greatest thing and I admire it. And for him, I know it's a big deal because I know [00:25:30] consistency is hard for him. It's hard for me. He's way better at it in that regard. So that's one of the things that I celebrate about him on a regular basis. And it doesn't get old. You can have something that you are celebrating with your partner.
[00:25:45] All the time, like at the end of every week, you can be like, wow, like I just wanna cheer you on. Like I saw how hard it was for you to get up the other day and go out to the garage and go work out. But you did it and you did it like three or four more other days. Wow, that was a good week. [00:26:00] Good on you. So that's all that really needs to look like.
[00:26:04] And then of course, like celebrating the other things. The bigger days are important. It's not okay to. Forget anniversaries. It's not okay to be a person who says, well, I don't like to celebrate my birthday, so then you don't wanna celebrate your partner's birthday. All right, so now we're at number six, which is our final action step, and number six is [00:26:30] to keep growing as individuals.
[00:26:33] One of the best things you can do to strengthen your relationship is to keep growing as an individual. It's important for you to keep growing and your partner to keep growing. And this may seem counterintuitive at first because you don't wanna grow apart. There's that old cliche of, oh, we got together super young, and now they're like 35, 40, and they're like, yeah, we just have nothing in common anymore.[00:27:00]
[00:27:00] You still need to be growing. You take that chance, you know you're never guaranteed that you're gonna be. Uh, growing in step with your partner, but you should both be taking steps to grow into more of who you want to be and what you want to learn and what you want to be about throughout your life. So it does seem counterintuitive, but when both partners are focused on their own personal growth, you're bringing more to the relationship.
[00:27:28] There's always [00:27:30] things that you can then bring in something that you learned in your individual growth. You bring into your relationship, and studies have shown that personal growth can contribute to relationship satisfaction because it fosters a sense of personal fulfillment and independence, which keeps the relationship dynamic and exciting.
[00:27:51] Think about the things that you're passionate about, whether it's a hobby, a new skill, or even just personal self-development, [00:28:00] and make sure that you continue to pursue those things. So to my caller, Marissa, and the rest of the hopeful romantics, you listening, think about the things that you're passionate about, whether it's a hobby, a new skill, reading, personal development books.
[00:28:22] Think about those things and how jazzed up you get when you take the time to do more of those things for [00:28:30] yourself. It makes you feel good, right? You feel fulfilled, you feel taken care of also, and you still feel independent. You're not gonna lose yourself or feel like you lose yourself when you know you're still taking a couple of hours a week doing these things for you, and you wanna make sure you continue to pursue those things as your life continues with your partner or new things.
[00:28:54] Obviously, when both partners are committed to growing, it adds [00:29:00] depth and texture to the relationship. You'll have new things to talk about, new experiences to share, and a greater sense of fulfillment. My husband is an avid reader and I like to think of myself as a, um, former musician. And so, and part of my life, I want to get back into my creative part of my life, and I think of podcasting as creative, but I also just, I.
[00:29:27] I got myself a keyboard so I could start [00:29:30] playing the piano again and got a cello because I want to learn a new instrument. I've known how to play a lot of instruments and over the course of my life, and so I've always wanted to learn the cello, so I've been working on that, and I have to tell you on the days when I do dedicate some time to learning that and practicing a bit.
[00:29:50] I'm excited to share it with my partner. I'm excited to play things for him. He's excited to share with me some things that he's read and some new books that he's reading or [00:30:00] recommend things to me, and we both enjoy sharing with each other about that part of our life because it's not a part that they join us in, it's our independent part of our relationship, even though both of us do these things in the same home.
[00:30:17] So I like that about. The idea of growing as individuals, you can always find something new to learn or do. So do it and keep it up and [00:30:30] practice. So to wrap it up, the points that are included in this relationship Mini playbook are create new experiences together through novelty. Deepen your emotional intimacy.
[00:30:50] Practice rituals of connection, stay physically affectionate, celebrate each other's wins, and keep [00:31:00] growing as individuals together. So to Marissa and the rest of the hopeful romantics, these steps are simple, but incredibly powerful, and I'm confident. They're gonna help you strengthen the already strong bond that you share with your partners.
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