Plus, The Big Mistake That Prevents You from Making Real Progress on Resolutions ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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The start of a new year often brings with it a wave of energization. We’re newly inspired to dream big again and to recommit to moving with determination toward the things we want in life. For many people, that usually means getting back to the gym, becoming more intentional with our food choices, or forging forward toward some desired professional milestone. But what about our relationships? And more specifically, what about sex? Sex goals aren’t often at the forefront of our minds when it comes to setting new year resolutions, and that’s a big missed opportunity.


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How to Bring Your Sex Life to a New Level This Year


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No one wants to feel their buttons pressed like a series of cheat codes.”
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 — Andy Duran, the educational director at Good Vibrations, on the importance of enthusiasm and not just going through the motions in the bedroom.

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The Big Mistake That Prevents You from Making Real Progress on Resolutions


Think less about what you want to eliminate from your life, and more about what you can add.

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


So, Your Partner’s Set a Goal
Maybe they want to read a book a week. Maybe they want to snack less. The point is, they have a goal they’d like to stick to. Being a good partner, you probably want to help them out or keep them accountable. That’s great…if they want you to. And you better be damn sure that’s the case.
 
When your partner voices a wish, consider it an invitation to explore the topic, says Tonya Lester, a therapist in Brooklyn, New York. If the desire is real, first ask, “Would you like me help?” If that’s a yes, and you’re invited into the process, follow up with, “What would that help look like?” It’s direct, unlike the amorphous, “Let me know how I can help.” Then, go from there.
 
This approach prevents any miscommunications and any potential arguments about what your role in their goal was or wasn’t.  
 
Here’s some more information on how to hold your partner accountable.

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How to Cut Yourself Some Slack


It can feel counterintuitive to show yourself the same compassion you show others. But it's vital to learn how to extend yourself some grace.

 
 
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