Valentine's Day comes with a lot of expectations - romance, connection, gifts, and, for many couples, pressure to be perfectly in sync. But what happens when one partner is ready for intimacy...and the other is completely NOT feeling it?

In this honest, down to earth episode, your hosts unpack why mismatched desire is so common, (especially on high pressure days), what's really going on underneath the push-pull dynamic, and how couples can approach intimacy without guilty, confusion, or emotional landmines.

You'll learn how to talk about expectations before the big day, why pressures kills desire, how to build connection with performing, and simple strategies to make Valentine's Day feel meaningful - whether or not intimacy is a part of the plan.

If you're ever felt "off" on Valentine's Day or struggled with the emotional weight of wanting different things, this episode is your judgment free, therapist approved, reality check.

To learn more about woman's therapist, Claudia Delgado, or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.TherapyForWomenOnline.com.

To learn more about couples therapist, Brittanie Mills, or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

And for more mental health & marriage tips, please visit The Mustard Seed Counseling Blog