{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 421 - Why Talks About Sex Keep Going Sideways","description":"Hard conversations don\u2019t fall apart because of what\u2019s said, but often because of how they start. In this episode, I will show you why \u201cambush conversations\u201d trigger defensiveness and disconnection, even when you\u2019re trying to fix something important. I will walk you through how to create true consent in conversations by giving context, asking for the right timing, and honoring your spouse\u2019s capacity to engage. I will also share what to do if you\u2019re the one being caught off guard or if your partner keeps avoiding the conversation altogether. When you shift the way you start hard conversations, you will begin to create safety, trust, and a way forward together. ","author_name":"Sex for Saints","author_url":"http:\/\/amandalouder.com","html":"