The Biggest Mistakes Couples Make (& How To Stop Making Them)

Let's talk about the small habits quietly killing your connection… because most relationships don't fall apart from one big betrayal, they drift apart from the little things we let slide every day. In this episode I'm breaking down the biggest mistakes I see couples make over and over, from protecting your partner from the truth to keeping appreciation stuck in your head instead of saying it out loud, and giving you a practical workaround for each one. I'm also answering your live questions on setting boundaries in short-term relationships and how to start the sex conversation with a new partner. Whether you've been together six months or 60 years, every one of these skills can be learned, and I promise there's at least one mistake on this list you didn't realize you were making! ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex. CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply! Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily 2:33 The Biggest Relationship Mistakes Couples Make 4:09 Mistake #1: Protecting Your Partner from the Truth 7:46 Mistake #2: Trying to Win the Argument 10:02 Mistake #3: Assuming You Already Know Your Partner 13:00 Mistake #4: Correcting Before Connecting 15:52 Mistake #5: Judging a Relationship by Sex Frequency 18:03 Mistake #6: Letting Conflict Linger Too Long 21:25 Mistake #7: Keeping Appreciation to Yourself 26:03 Mistake #8: Ignoring the Power of Daily Habits 28:10 Mistake #9: Asking Questions That Go Nowhere 29:51 Healthy Boundaries in Casual Relationships 32:18 How to Talk About Sex With a New Partner 34:07 Final Thoughts & Tour Dates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices