What really causes communication breakdowns in relationships? Clinical psychologist Dr. Sabrina Romanoff joins us to unpack the real reason couples struggle to connect—emotional safety. We explore attachment styles, why prenups are a tool for communication (not conflict), and how couples can create rituals that keep their relationship strong through all of life’s transitions.
Dr. Sabrina Romanoff is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University. She specializes in relationship dynamics, emotional intelligence, and modern love. Follow her on Instagram @DoctorSabrinaRomanoff for relationship and mental health tips.
Resources mentioned:
- Book: Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
- Viktor Frankl quote from Man’s Search for Meaning
- @DoctorSabrinaRomanoff on Instagram
In this episode you’ll learn:
✅ Emotional safety is the foundation of communication. It’s not that we lack communication skills, it's that we struggle to use them when we don’t feel secure.
✅ Prenups can actually bring couples closer. When framed intentionally, they’re a tool for transparency and emotional connection, not just legal protection.
✅ Attachment styles play out in romantic dynamics. Understanding yours and your partner’s can help break cycles of conflict and build trust.
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