This week on The D Spot, we converse with Saint and Monique about the journey of their relationship. Through diligent effort and commitment, they sustain their romance with communication and an unwavering bond. Tune in to hear how they confront their difficulties, glean insight into how they navigate their partnership, and learn how they assist one another in addressing past trauma.
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► Connect with Host Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT: https://linktr.ee/danamcneil
► Connect with this week's guests | Anthony Saint Thomas & Monique Dupree @tha original true gata
► Saint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/latterdaystt
► Monique's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thaoriginalgata
► Key Moments
00:29 Meet Couple Monique & Saint
01:28 Monique & Saint Introduce Each Other
03:00 A Man of Many Children
05:56 This is A Couple Who Loves & Respects Each Other
06:23 "This Love isn't Effortless, It Takes A Lot of Work"
09:06 Relationships & The Entertainment Industry
10:19 Saint's Fast Food Relationship Theory
12:22 "I'm a bit of an A******"
13:43 What Are Saint & Monique Are Doing to Keep Communication Open During Conflict?
15:05 The Effect of Childhood Trauma on Saint & Monique's Relationship
19:31 The Value of Having A Partner Who Supports The Healing Process
20:23 When You Have a Trauma Background, Everything is A Threat
23:27 "I Can't Always Understand What it is Doing to You in its Entirety"
26:18 I Know I Can't Fix My Partner's Feelings, I Haven't Had the Same Experiences They've Had
29:09 "In Our Worst Times, We Managed to Maintain A Level of Friendship"
33:52 "You Are Not What Happens to You, You Are How You Respond to What Happens to You."
37:04 "Vibrate Higher"
39:47 Society is So Busy on Social Media Trying to Mask Their True Selves
41:33 Monique & Saint's Advice to Other Couples
43:44 The State of Our Union
Music by Slip.stream – Overu "Together" – https://slip.stream/tracks/7b97d941-c382-4290-9b88-f2c8387eed13
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