Jodie Milton | Source | Relationship & Intimacy Coach at Practical Intimacy
Jodie Milton
Relationship & Intimacy Coach at Practical Intimacy
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Practical Intimacy
Relationship & Intimacy Coach
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These Books Will Make Your Relationship Stronger (The New York Times)
We asked 14 psychologists, counselors and therapists for the titles they recommend to couples.
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Can you really salvage a marriage if you’ve been cheated on? (The Independent)
In her new docuseries, Coleen Rooney discusses why she’s chosen to stay with her husband Wayne despite his history of infidelity, as well as the shaming she’s received for not ending her marriage. Ellie Muir speaks to experts about one of the hardest decisions a cheated-on person can make
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Relationship experts share 7 things people get wrong about love languages (Today.com)
Use these tips to make sense of how you (and your partner) give and receive love.
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Emotional Cheating: A Hidden Threat to Relationships
Jodie explains emotional cheating as forming deep bonds outside a primary relationship, breaking core agreements. It can lead to "distance, loneliness, and shattered trust." Signs include secrecy and emotional withdrawal. Recovery requires professional support and rebuilding trust. While challenging, relationships can emerge stronger post-affair through dedicated effort to improve communication and intimacy. -
Strengthen Your Bond: The Power of Relationship Check-Ins
Jodie explains that relationship check-ins are "a regular tune-up for your relationship" to improve communication and build intimacy. Topics include personal well-being and future goals. She suggests weekly or monthly sessions, initiated with curiosity and care, to strengthen bonds without blame. "It’s about strengthening your bond and supporting each other," Jodie advises. -
Relationship Expert: Going to Bed Angry Can Be Beneficial
Jodie suggests that going to bed mad can be beneficial, allowing couples to reset and approach conflicts with a fresh perspective. She emphasizes, "It's OK to go to bed angry and revisit it another time when you're better rested," highlighting the importance of emotional clarity after a good night's sleep.
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I’ve had couples say that [they’re] not grateful for the infidelity, but [grateful] for what their marriage then became. They wouldn’t wish infidelity on anyone, but what came after, in many ways, saved their relationship.
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It’s so important to address the stigma of staying with a partner. If you do decide to stay, I think it says that you’re courageous. It shows you recognise the value of your relationship, and you have hope that your relationship can be better. [It’s OK to say]: ‘I’m choosing to stay because I believe in this and I want to make it work even though it’s difficult, even though it hurts, even though your people may not understand’.
