What is a reasonable request and how do we make them? Where is the balance between expressing our feelings and needs vs controlling another's actions? We explore these questions in our conversational style as we reflect on our own relationship adventures, requests, boundaries... Some references in the podcast: - Love Languages by Gary Chapman, adapted by Neil into his 6 love languages: ⁠HEARTS⁠ - ⁠WILD ⁠- adapted from Non Violent Communication - Workshops, courses and 1:1 coaching at ⁠Positively-Mindful.com: ⁠ by Neil Morbey - Courses and other offerings at ⁠jamiecatto.com ⁠by Jamie Catto - Jamie Catto's 5-month adventure jamiecatto.com/gamechanger Welcome to The Gentle Village, a place for us to connect, knowing we don't have to do it all alone. A safe space to explore Relationships. Vulnerabilities, Curiosities, Courage and a deeper connection with Life and Love in 2023 In this podcast, ⁠Jamie Catto (⁠Musician, Film-maker and author of Insanely Gitfted) and⁠ Neil Morbey ⁠(Mindfulness and Relationship Coach, Intimicacy and Kink Workshop Facilitator) talk about topics of relationships with a focus on attachment, polyamory, monogamy, vulnerability, basic needs, boundaries, trauma and support.  If you'd like us to discuss something please send questions to ⁠[email protected]⁠ and [email protected]