Welcome to 'Intimacy in Progress,' the podcast where we talk about close relationships and how they change us. We share stories, talk with experts, and hear from you about the joys and challenges of getting close to others. This podcast is a place to learn about making our relationships better and feeling more connected to the people around us. Join us as we find out how being open and connected can make our lives better. 'Intimacy in Progress' is all about growing closer, one story at a time.
When You're Wondering If It's Time to Let Go: Rethinking Closure Before a Relationship Ends
When You're Wondering If It's Time to Let Go: Rethinking Closure Before a Relationship Ends How do you know when a relationship is truly over, and how do you distinguish being finished from simply being exhausted? In this episode of Intimacy Today, Dr. Sheena Glover explores what closure can look like before a relationship ends. Rather than treating closure as one final conversation or the moment when every question finally has an answer, she examines how couples can use honest reflection to ...
29 Jul 2026
The Hidden Cost of Relationship Ambiguity
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "We've been together for months... but what are we?" In this episode, Dr. Sheena Glover explores why relationship ambiguity can feel so emotionally exhausting, even when everything else seems to be going well. Many undefined relationships don't look casual from the outside. You're spending time together, meeting friends, celebrating holidays, and talking every day. Yet one person is still left wondering where they truly stand. This conversation isn't ab...
21 Jul 2026
When Doing Everything Yourself Starts Hurting Your Relationship
When Doing Everything Yourself Starts Hurting Your Relationship"I feel like I'm doing everything." It's one of the most common things I hear from new parents. What's surprising is that many times, the other partner is sitting right beside them thinking, "I want to help—I just don't know how anymore." Both experiences can be true. In this episode of Intimacy Today, we explore one of the most common relationship patterns couples fall into after becoming parents: one partner gradually takes owne...
27 May 2026
You Feel It But You Can’t Prove It
One of the most confusing places to be in a relationship isn’t crisis but uncertainty. Nothing is obviously wrong, there’s no clear betrayal or defining moment, but something doesn’t feel right either. Conversations don’t quite land, connection feels inconsistent, and over time, a quiet sense of unease starts to build. You try to explain it, but the words don’t come easily, so you question yourself instead. In this episode of Intimacy Today, we explore what it means when something feels off i...
20 May 2026
Why Every Fight Feels Exactly the Same
One of the most frustrating parts of conflict in relationships isn’t just the argument itself, it’s the feeling that you’ve had this exact fight before. The topic might change, but the tone, the reactions, and the ending all feel familiar. One partner gets sharper or more intense, the other pulls back or shuts down. One pushes to resolve it immediately, the other needs space. Both people leave the conversation feeling unheard, misunderstood, or exhausted and over time, conflict stops feeling ...
13 May 2026
What Happens When You Change But Your Relationship Doesn’t
One of the most disorienting experiences inside a relationship isn’t conflict – it’s change. You start thinking differently, communicating differently, needing different things and suddenly, the relationship that once felt natural starts to feel unfamiliar. One partner may feel like they’re evolving, healing, or stepping into a new version of themselves; while the other feels confused, left behind, or like they’re losing the version of the relationship they understood. Both people feel unsett...
22 Apr 2026
Why Some Arguments Never Go Away
If you’ve ever thought, “Why are we fighting about this again? You are not alone. Some arguments don’t disappear; and not because your relationship is broken, but because two people are different – and difference doesn’t need elimination, it needs understanding. In this episode of Intimacy Today, we explore why certain conflicts repeat, how the brain and nervous system fuel escalation, and why the goal of conflict isn’t resolution every time but learning how to navigate differences without de...
15 Apr 2026
Why Couples Fight About Money
Many couples assume financial conflict only happens when money is tight, but money fights show up in wealthy relationships too. No one is exempt from these types of challenges because money arguments are rarely about money. They’re about what money represents. SecurityFreedomControlSafetyIn this episode of Intimacy Today, we unpack why financial conflict is one of the most emotionally charged dynamics in relationships; and why couples often argue about spending when they’re actually arg...
8 Apr 2026
Why Couples Stop Having Sex (And What It Actually Means)
One of the most emotionally painful conflicts couples face is sexual disconnection, but the story most people tell themselves about that disconnection is often wrong. One partner believes: “They’re not attracted to me anymore.” The other believes: “Something must be wrong with me because I can’t want sex the way they do.” Both people feel rejected, both people feel pressure, and slowly, sex stops being a place of connection and starts becoming a scoreboard of hurt feelings. In this episode of...
25 Mar 2026
Parenting Together or Parenting Alone? How Parenting Dynamics Quietly Kill Intimacy
You think you are just tired. You blame stress. Busy schedules. Modern life. But often, underneath the exhaustion, the real fracture is in how you parent together. In this episode of Intimacy Today, we explore the hidden connection between parenting dynamics and sexual desire, and why resentment in the living room often shows up as distance in the bedroom. Because intimacy rarely disappears from fatigue alone. It disappears when partnership stops feeling fair. What We Explore The psychologica...
18 Mar 2026
Open Relationship or Escape Hatch? When “Ethical Non-Monogamy” Is Used to Avoid Hard Relationship Work
Consensual Non-Monogamy is more visible than ever. The apps. The language. The “poly-saturated” bios. The culture is shifting. But visibility is not the same thing as readiness. In this episode of Intimacy Today, we explore a question that comes up frequently in relationship therapy: Are you opening your relationship as a structural renovation, or as an escape hatch from conflict, boredom, or incompatibility? Because adding partners does not automatically reduce pressure. In many cases, it in...
11 Mar 2026
One Partner Is Kinky, One Is Vanilla — Now What? Sexual Style Mismatch in Poly & Non-Monogamous Relationships
What happens when you deeply love your partner but your sexual styles feel worlds apart? One partner finds comfort in slow, familiar intimacy. The other feels most alive through power dynamics, sensation play, or taboo exploration. And then the relationship opens. Many people believe non-monogamy solves desire mismatch. If something is missing in one relationship, the thinking goes, you can find it elsewhere. But Ethical Non-Monogamy removes exclusivity. It does not remove insecurity. In many...
4 Mar 2026
Dating App Trap: Romantic Resumes vs Real Connection
What happens when you search for a partner based on an internal “ideal person” blueprint instead of engaging with the real, imperfect human sitting across from you? Your brain stops bonding and starts shopping. We live in an era of romantic abundance. Dating apps and social media reinforce the belief that love is always one swipe away. While options can feel empowering, they often push us into constant comparison. Instead of asking, How do I feel with this person? we start asking, Do they mat...
20 May 2024
Redefining Marriage after Deconstructing Religion
Dr. Sheena Glover and therapist Lisa Brennan discuss the impact of religious trauma on marriages, highlighting shame and fear perpetuated by high controlled religions. They emphasize the lack of sexual education and societal pressures contributing to difficulties in intimacy. The importance of reconnecting with pleasure and identity, addressing obligatory sex dynamics, and healing within relationships affected by religious trauma is emphasized. The speakers discuss the challenges faced by couples from high control religions in navigating intimacy, emphasizing honesty, vulnerability, and self-discovery in creating safe spaces for communication. They also touch on the impact of shame, sexual abuse, and the need for therapy to address issues and rebuild healthy relationships and sexual identities.
27 Apr 2024
Dating Someone Who is Polyamory
Dr. Sheena Glover and Dr. Katherine Redd discuss navigating open relationships and polyamory, emphasizing self-awareness and setting boundaries. They differentiate between polyamory and polygamy, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and consent.
The impact of exposure to polygamy through media is explored, emphasizing honesty and communication in polyamorous relationships.
The importance of boundaries, emotional intimacy, and managing jealousy is discussed, along with the challenges of societal norms. Recommendations for further reading and professional support in exploring Consensual Non Monogamy are provided.
27 Apr 2024
Managing Each Other's Emotions
In this mini episode of Intimacy Today, Dr. Sheena Glover discusses the challenges of managing each other's emotions in relationships. She explains how trying to control or suppress emotions can be detrimental to the relationship, leading to feelings of invalidation and lack of safety. Dr. Glover encourages self-awareness and communication as key tools to break the pattern of emotional management. By taking time to understand and express their own reactions, partners can create a healthier dynamic and maintain connection. Ultimately, the goal is to empower individuals to address their emotions openly and collaboratively for a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
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