E226 Breaking Down Marriage 101 With Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Today we are joined but Dr. Alexandra Solomon. Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today’s most trusted voices in the world of relationships. A professor, therapist, speaker, author, retreat leader, and media personality, Dr. Solomon is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity, and authenticity to their relationships. Her work on relational self-awareness has reached millions of people around the world. Dr. Solomon is a faculty member in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Nick and Dr. Solomon dive into a bunch of relationship topics including, how to handle a relationship in a “rut”, hook up culture, porn in a relationship, expectations of men in the bedroom, how to speak to your partner without judgement , and making sure you know your body so you can communicate to your partner what works for you sexually.  “ If there is one thing I have learned from 20 years of couples therapy, what matters so much to a man is how he looks in his partners eyes.” Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to [email protected] to be a part of our Monday episodes.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: http://www.headspace.com/VIALL for a free one month trial.  Upstart: http://www.upstart.com/VIALL to find out how you can lower your monthly payments.  HighKey: http://www.highkey.com/FILES to get 15% off you order  Article: http://www.article.com/VIALL for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more  Episode Socials:  @viallfiles @nickviall @dr.alexandra.solomon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.