Maintaining a Healthy Balance of Power & Steady Reciprocity in Relationships with Dr. Kristie Overstreet

<p dir="ltr">No matter how loving and healthy a relationship is, there are moments when the partners indulge in battle for power and domination; it can be subtle and subconscious or it can be an out-and-out fight; whether the relationship survives or not depends on the emotional maturity of the involved parties. Maintaining a healthy power dynamic in a relationship is very important and not just for the longevity of the relationship but also for each partner to grow and thrive. You can be one half of a relationship but for the relationship to be an asset, it has to be good for your health and wellbeing and that's not a relationship where you have to fight for space and consideration.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kristie Overstreet about how, in a relationship, we can maintain the balance of power, constant reciprocity, and a safe space for open emotional expression. I will recommend this episode especially to women who constantly downplay themselves and their power to accommodate their partner's ego. </p> <p class="p1">Dr. Kristie Overstreet is a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, a TEDx speaker, author, and consultant. Dr. Kristie has published two books, Fix Yourself First: 25 Tips to Stop Ruining Your Relationships and Fix Yourself First: 4 weeks to Improve your relationship as a couple and has a Podcast by the same name. She is also launching a new course next week, Fix Yourself First: Better You for a Better Relationship. </p> <p class="p4">We talk about-</p> <ul><li class="p4">What does a healthy relationship and a healthy partner look like</li> <li class="p4">How women can dominant role in a relationship without hurting the health of their relationship or their partner's feelings</li> <li class="p4">How it can be healthy for women to take the lead in the bedroom</li> <li class="p4">Toxic masculinity and how it adversely effect a relationship and how we can help our partner overcome such challenges</li> <li class="p4">Why women find it difficult to self-prioritise and how they