In Episode 40 we are joined by Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk from the Positive Activities in Intimate Relationships Lab at Carleton University to chat about how play and positivity can stave off boredom in long term intimate relationships. Cheryl shares with us how the leisure activities we participate in with our partner can improve relationship satisfaction and how exploration plays a critical role in making activities less boring. What is relational boredom? What can you do to promote play and fun in your intimate relationships? What is the perfect date? All this and much more in Playful Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk!
References
Muise, A., Harasymchuk, C., Day, L. C., Bacev-Giles, C., Gere, J., & Impett, E. A. (2019). Broadening your horizons: Self-expanding activities promote desire and satisfaction in established romantic relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 116(2), 237-258. doi:10.1037/pspi0000148
Harasymchuk C., Cloutier, A., Peetz, J., & Lebreton, J. (2016). Spicing things up?: Relational boredom and shared couple activities. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 0265407516660216.