Ep 60: Q+A - Navigating defensiveness during conflict, opening the heart & more

Sex, Love & Everything In Between

What does it truly mean to connect, to be there for each other in the messiness of love and life?
In this episode, Jacob and Meg went deep into the tangle of feeling defensive, the struggle to stay open when every bit of you wants to just close up tight, and how to navigate the choppy waters of relationship conflicts.
Breaking down those walls we've so carefully built around our hearts is no small feat, especially when it comes to the ones who hold the biggest pieces of our hearts.
We also riff off on:

• Meg O'Neill shares her personal practice of choosing to open instead of waiting for her partner to be less defensive in conflicts.
• Jacob O'Neill agrees and adds that defensiveness is a coping mechanism, and accepting it can help move through conflicts more effectively.
• Jacob O'Neill acknowledges his defensiveness and resistance in a conflict, recognizing that it's exhausting and takes up energy.
• Vulnerability and openness in relationships.
• Opening hearts in relationships.
• Jacob O'Neill emphasizes the importance of letting go of control and embracing the journey of opening one's heart.
• Opening up in relationships despite ego's resistance.
• Meg O'Neill shares her personal practice of opening up to her partner without conditions, even when there's tension or closure.
• Meg O'Neill highlights the power of body language in shifting energy and deepening connection.
• Consistency in small moments leads to deeper relationships and personal growth.
• Meg O'Neill expresses her desire for deeper connection and intimacy in her relationship, while Jacob O'Neill shares his passion for his work and the importance of communication in their partnership.
• Jacob O'Neill shares his fantasy of being with a wild woman who commands him and feeds him dark energy, while Meg O'Neill discusses the importance of feminine manipulation in relationships.
• Relationships require work, but sometimes it's time to let go.
• Embrace discomfort and heartbreak on the path of femininity, as it leads to greater truth and fulfillment.
  and many, many more!

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