Dating Apps From An Attachment Lens, Sexual Confidence and Polyamory with Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Sherry and Carla start the week with a Love Fix question from a listener who caught their fiance watching adult movies, and now they are wondering what is normal and what may be going too far. They then welcome Love Fix guest Dr. Alexandra Solomon, who is internationally recognized as one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships. Her framework of relational self awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couples therapist, speaker, author, professor, podcast hosts 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 real relationships.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry’s Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Alexandra:  Reimagining Love Podcast | Website | IG    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today’s episode is sponsored by Carla’s book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry’s book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Wisdom for digital dating and how apps have become more gamified and commercialized over the years.  How to not get burnt out on the apps and stay in it for the long haul, if that’s what you’re looking for.  Relational self awareness is key in all stages of relationships.  How to start feeling more confident about yourself and your sexuality.   For Dr. Alexandra, the starting point for sexual confidence is self compassion.  People come into non monogamy or polyamory for a number of reasons, so there is not one size fits all approach.  Normalize that even if you are in a monogamous relationship that you have defined clear boundaries on and around,  you still are going to be attracted to other people.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.