Edit Your Life Episode 191: Prioritizing Romance

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We’re nearly a month past Valentine’s Day, which means that it’s possible your focus on romance has completely evaporated! In Episode 191, Christine and guest Thien-Kim Lam talk about how to prioritize romance and connection in the face of barriers such as time and money, the importance of tuning in to one another’s love languages, and how to prime yourself for happy connection via self-care, letting go of date night pressure, and romance books.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

Minimalist Parenting (our book)
Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
I’m Not The Nanny (Thien-Kim’s blog)
Bawdy Bookworms (Thien-Kim’s subscription service)
Thien-Kim’s book deal announcement
Christine’s Instagram post about embracing romance books
Christine’s February reads roundup (which includes 3 fabulous romance book recommendations)
Love Languages quiz
Thien-Kim’s book recommendations: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski + Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
Christine’s examples of “spicy” level by authors Helen Hoang: The Bride Test, The Kiss Quotient (high spice) Jasmine Guillory: The Wedding Date (medium spice), Christina Lauren: The Unhoneymooners (mild spice)
TODAY: Romance novels are turning a page into the modern era
Thien-Kim’s recent book pick: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa (high spice!)
Thien-Kim’s recommended romance book blogs and podcasts: Love in Panels, Smexy Books, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, RomBkPod
Romance books for 2020 (BuzzFeed roundup)

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