2955: The Act of Loving by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Choosing to Love

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2955: Tamsen Firestone reframes love as an intentional practice rather than a passive feeling, showing how small, consistent actions create deeper and more lasting connection. By learning to recognize, appreciate, and reciprocate a partner’s efforts, listeners can strengthen intimacy while overcoming the inner voice that undermines closeness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/the-act-of-loving/ Quotes to ponder: "Love isn’t just a noun; it’s a verb!" "The act of loving involves various types of real behavior that will keep a close relationship alive and vital, such as offering emotional and physical acts of affection; expressing tenderness, compassion, and sensitivity to your partner’s needs; sharing activities and interests; maintaining honest exchanges of personal thoughts and feelings." "Partners hurt each other by overlooking simple acts of love." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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