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Reconnecting With Your Partner: Midlife Relationship Rescue Tips | Season 2 Episode 17 TTOM

Hey, it’s Beatrice, host of This Time of The Month! I’m sitting down with relationship expert Amanda Bacchus, MSW, RSW, RP, RMFT, to tackle the unique challenges of midlife relationships. She is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and marriage and family therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples improve their relationships with practical solutions. If you’re dealing with communication breakdowns, feeling like you and your partner are on totally different wavelengths, or wondering if midlife has thrown your relationship into chaos—you’re not alone! Amanda is here with real, practical advice to help you break free from old patterns and rediscover connection. Here’s What We’ll Cover: Why communication gets so tricky in midlife and how to make it easier Amanda’s “5-to-1 positivity ratio” secret for happier connections How resentment builds (hint: it’s not what you think) and what to do about it Tips for keeping intimacy alive—even if it’s been years The reality of midlife “reorgs” and how to redefine your relationship By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to transform how you and your partner handle everything from those annoying daily routines to the big changes that come with midlife. Let’s dive in and make this season of life one that brings you closer together. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction: Midlife Relationship Real Talk 00:01:23 The Relationship “Dance” and Why It Matters 00:03:05 When Communication Breaks Down—And How to Fix It 00:04:52 The 5-to-1 Rule for Happier Connections 00:07:00 Healthy Arguments: Setting Boundaries on Conflict 00:08:45 Breaking the Cycle: Ending the Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamic 00:15:20 Stop the Martyrdom: Asking for Help Without Guilt 00:26:19 Rediscovering Your Identity in Midlife 00:31:54 Scheduling Intimacy: Reignite the Spark 00:39:48 Resentment Rehab: Healing Emotional Wounds 00:43:00 Affairs, Trust, and the Path to Reconnection 00:44:25 The Midlife “Reorg”: Redefining Partnership 00:53:25 Empty Nest Syndrome & Rediscovering Each Other 00:57:56 Reinventing Relationships in Midlife 00:59:00 Sh!t I Like Segment Tea Time Resources: Website for the Vaughan relationship Centre https://vaughantherapy.ca IG:   / vaughantherapy   Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers. TTOM Socials: Instagram:   / ttomcommunity   Facebook:   / ttomcommunity