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

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Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers.

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