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Best of SMR: Obligation Sex | Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

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Jennifer Finlayson-Fife reveals why obligation sex is problematic, but stepping towards intimacy isn't.
Therapist Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Sexy Marriage Radio to explore the nuances of obligation sex in marriages with desire differences. They discuss how obligation differs from desire-based intimacy, the impact of cultural stereotypes, and practical steps for personal growth to improve marital dynamics.

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A serious look at desire differences, obligation sex, and the responsibility questions underneath.

Sexy Marriage Radio returns to desire gaps, the higher- and lower-desire bind, and the uneasy line between obligation sex and what the hosts also call mercy sex.

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When desire is mismatched, this gives you a steadier frame than blame.

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